handlebar vibrations solved?
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It's a quality product. How effective at reducing the felt handlebar vibes is uncertain. The 2" rise will possibly require longer brake and clutch lines, depending on how much angle you use. You might want to read this THREAD
There is also a anti-vibe handle bar available. Not Cheap
And this - http://www.vibranator.com/
There is also a anti-vibe handle bar available. Not Cheap
And this - http://www.vibranator.com/
I have them on mine and they seem to do the job. I really don't have much vibration not that it has some miles on it. I put the PCV on to change fueling so it would not vibrate and now I don't need that either.
The longer I ride the better it is getting.
The longer I ride the better it is getting.
Grip Puppies - $10 and free shipping from http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycles/GRIPPUP.html. Fell in love with these on the last bike, and were the first thing I put on the Tenere. Zero hand numbness and I like the thicker feel of the grips with these on...
I have heated grips and grip-puppies on right now, the heat transmit rather okey. If I can ride at -10c without puppieskorie said:
I can ride at -4 with puppies, thats about how much heat I lose.
I had agressive vibrations in the 4000-5000 rpm band erlier and have tried hard to find the right combination to
get rid of it. I am finally at a stage where I am happy (Im super sensitive for vibrations).
The "right" combination for me is -> Rox antivibration risers, fueling at AFR 13.6, a crossbar added to handlebars, BMW GS bar-end weights (heavier)
and finally grip-puppies.
The result from all this is a tiny bit of vibration left between 3400-3700 rpm, they are tamed and not really disturbing.
Figuring about to get another handlebar, SW Motech non-shock probably, to be able to get the puppies of (the grip gets a bit to thick for me).
The risers specificly smeared the vibes out, moved them a bit down in rpm and softened them a bit. Great product though.
/Daniel
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Not very well. I've read reports on the FJR forum where the insulating effect of Grip puppies over heated grips cause people to crank the heat up to the point the rubber was slipping around. Even w/o that, you will lose some of the heat at the same power level.korie said:
How many KM's do you have on her? Many report the vibs almost completely going away as the miles add-up. Another thing, if the vibe that bothers you is in the 2500 -3500 RPM range, many have reported that an after market slip-on exaust cures that if you don't want to wait until the bike cures itself.immigrant said:
Yep, that sounds like the right rev range. The vibe is there on all S10s, but it's amazing, due to sensitivity, how one person can barely feel it while it puts the hurt on others. Many report the vibe all but gone after fitting a slip-on exhaust...that seems to cure most of the resonating that brings about the problem...and from what I read works a fright better than anything you can do at the bars. I can definitely understand why you want this gone ASAP.immigrant said:not too many miles - i think around 1200 maybe. got her late last summer and had some early snow in the fall. the vibe is when i am cruising at around 110km/h to 120km/h, so could be around that rpm range. i remember telling myself it is going to be a painful trip to Alaska
Akrapovic makes the most quiet aftermarket can, if you choose to go that route.
Another interesting note is that when some people who don't feel the vibe with the stock muffler will suddenly start feeling it with an aftermarket can, which shifts the frequency up or down... 8) It all depends on what freq your bones resonate at I suppose.
Good luck!
***This just added:
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=3745.0
Prior to the work being done, I had the dreaded vibes at about 65mph and up making it somewhat a hassle to travel 2-3 hours at speed. When I got it out on the highway I was at 95 waiting for the vibes and there were none. I slowed down then tried it again in different gears, amounts of throttle etc.. NO VIBES! The acceleration is much better, the sound is great and I couldn't be happier. The only problem I see now is my wife is going to get really upset becouse all my free time is likely going to be spent on the bike now.
I had excessive vibrations early on but they've been gone for a while. In my case I believe the following helped:
1) A TBS at factory settings with the Harmonizer
2) Pushing the engine during break-in, including a few intense rides on mountain roads nearby. I never interpreted 4K as a limit not to be exceeded, just something to avoid for "prologued" periods as the manual says
3) A Leo Vince slip-on
I hope this helps. Eventually I believe the vibes will be gone even if you don't do anything. That said, I think you can speed up the process with the steps above and other mods that seems to make a difference (PC/AT, ECU flask, etc.).
1) A TBS at factory settings with the Harmonizer
2) Pushing the engine during break-in, including a few intense rides on mountain roads nearby. I never interpreted 4K as a limit not to be exceeded, just something to avoid for "prologued" periods as the manual says
3) A Leo Vince slip-on
I hope this helps. Eventually I believe the vibes will be gone even if you don't do anything. That said, I think you can speed up the process with the steps above and other mods that seems to make a difference (PC/AT, ECU flask, etc.).
it seems that everyone was happy with the exhaust mods. i guess it is not too much more $$$ to put on a slip on can. excuse my ignorance, but do i need to do other modes for the exhaust, like mapping etc? i am not fond of screwing too much with a bike/quad/snowmobile as i believe the factory settings are there for "optimal life of the machine" and i am too much of an idiot to start wrenching on a bike when stuff goes wrong, or even too know what to look for before stuff goes wrong.
SO, what do i need for the slip on - brackets, etc. and who on this forum will help me part with my $$$
SO, what do i need for the slip on - brackets, etc. and who on this forum will help me part with my $$$
If you order a slipon made specifically for this bike, it will already come with all of the brackets. IMO it's best to get one with a downward facing outlet, so you won't run the risk of frying side-cases or turn signals (positioning won't be as critical as a straight outlet). Jaxon (aka Tabasco) sells at least 4 different slip-ons that fit this bike. The Akrapovic is the best built, quietest and has a permanently turned-down outlet. It's also the the most pricey, but looks like it will last longer than the others, which look to be just the perforated straight core design surrounded by deadening,... which requires frequent repacking. If you don't mess with the intake or air filter, you probably won't need the PCV, because we still have a catalytic converter that restricts the airflow.immigrant said:
Anyway, Jaxon's the man. He has very-competitive pricing, great communication, service, and advice backed by experience.
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And Jaxon would be - Ride On ADV
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FWIW, it's not a big deal. Phillips screwdriver, an allen wrench for the mirrors and IIRC, a 10mm socket or box wrench for the bar clamps. Some fiddling with the handguards, but not a big deal.immigrant said:
Grip puppies were exactly what I was looking for....
Ordered, thanks for the link.
All I could find in my Internet searching were big thick foam style
Ordered, thanks for the link.
All I could find in my Internet searching were big thick foam style