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Introductions - Tell us a bit about yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: Paul on June 05, 2015, 03:02:36 PM

Title: Hello from Western New York
Post by: Paul on June 05, 2015, 03:02:36 PM

Hey, I just picked up a 2015 Concours 14, in Candy Lime Green this afternoon. Traded my 06 Z1000 in on it. I needed a bike that could be more versatile. So far I love the bike.

Only complaint I have is the bars vibrate almost as bad as my Z1000...... Anyone know of a good way to reduce that?

Title: Re: Hello from Western New York
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 05, 2015, 03:13:55 PM

Welcome!  There should not be much vibration at all.  If it feels excessive to you, take it back to the dealer.

Title: Re: Hello from Western New York
Post by: Paul on June 05, 2015, 04:11:32 PM

It starts to be noticeable around 3500 rpm. By 4200 its buzzing enough to make my hands numb in 5-10 mins.

I guess I will have to test ride a used 2013 back to back with mine....

Bar buzz was the biggest reason I traded the Z1000 in on this bike.

Title: Re: Hello from Western New York
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 05, 2015, 05:27:26 PM

I had a C10 and the C14 is nothing compared to that.  You've got something going on.

Title: Re: Hello from Western New York
Post by: tweeter55 on June 05, 2015, 08:48:42 PM

Welcome to the forum, Paul. :chugbeer:

Title: Re: Hello from Western New York
Post by: AlbertaDoug on June 05, 2015, 11:47:34 PM

Congrats on the new bike. I also get a slight vibration above 4000rpm causing numbing of the fingers.
I installed throttlemister Barends and they help a little. At least I can take my hands off to help as well.