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I want this thread to be a repository of member based or anecdotal 'fixes' found on the 'net through searching or personal experience. This is not going to be a thread on individual 'How do I fix this vibration?' questions. New threads need to be started for that or append to threads already in existence.
I want a quick and easy place to find fixes for this rather irksome problem... I'm open to suggestions as to how this should be formatted as well.
So to begin...
Easy fixes- Try using higher octane gas if you are using 89 or even 87
- Make sure the header nuts are tightened
- Check the exhaust mounting points (my vibrations increased with the addition of the Area P exhaust system)
- Washers between the bar end weights (still being fleshed out)
- 10+ models, throttle vibration fix http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2496.msg41888#msg41888
- Change your oil, change from standard oil to synthetic branded
- Check for loose fasteners
- Check the adjustment of the crankshaft balancers
- Valve adjustment
- Throttle bodies adjustment
- Tire worn
- Tetra lever link bearing worn
- Swingarm pivot bearing worn
- Rim warped, or not balanced
- Wheel bearing worn
- Handlebar holder bolt loose
- Steering stem nut loose
- Front, rear axle runout excessive
- Engine mounting bolt loose http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2496.msg44605#msg44605
- Engine bolt torques... http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8239.msg99792#msg99792
- A piece of thin foam rubber between the top of the instrument cluster and the cowling piece above it.
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My bike has "buzzed" since day 1, with the noise always coming from the plastic behind / around the dash. I just routinely tighten all the allen headed hardware on the fairing and the buzz goes away for a few hundred miles.
Noise is not brought about by suspension or drive-train problems as one can start he bike cold, let it warm up, and not even be moving and it "buzzes" in the 3500-6000 RPM range.
Really it is the only complaint about the bike I myself have.
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Dash buzzing: A piece of thin foam rubber between the top of the instrument cluster and the cowling piece above it.
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Dash buzzing: A piece of thin foam rubber between the top of the instrument cluster and the cowling piece above it.
Man, I got a dash buzzing at 2900+ rpms...sounds like plastic on plastic, but I can't seem to push on anything to make it stop, so I'm having trouble locating it. Can you post a pic of where you put the foam? I'll try anything... it's the ONLY thing annoying about this bike, and it's minor - I don't hear it with the face-shield down...but I know it's there.
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Try pressing on the lower to middle right side of the tach. I am planning on installing the foam rubber ASAP.
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Try pressing on the lower to middle right side of the tach. I am planning on installing the foam rubber ASAP.
GOT IT! Thanks so much! Now I need to "fix it", but at least we've located it. Just pushing it made it go away...maybe I can wedge a piece of double-sided sticky tape in there.