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ok guys, quick update. After chasing up dealer for info from kawasaki, eventually got the response from them that these vibrations are perfectly normal for this engine  what bollox! dealer is taking bike in next week to do the engine bolts. Not been a bit impressed with dealer during this process but that's another discussion. The manager said would I take it to another garage for a second opinion  I said no, as his mechanic had already test rode my bike and agreed with me. I told the dealer they could keep my bike for up to two weeks to sort the problem, but didn't want the bike back until it was sorted. The response from the manager was he didn't like my tone  Iv'e agreed to drop it in for two days next week and meanwhile am waiting on a response from CAB to see where I stand. Both me and the Mrs love this bike and am really hoping something can be done.

   According to the mechanic It's a full fairing removal.

Hi guys
Just had 1st service carried out (£185.00 WTF! is that about btw?) I mentioned to the service guy about the vibes I'm feeling on the bike and he said he'd take it for a test ride and see if he could give me some feed back. Now I'm no expert on set up and feel of a bike but he agreed with everything I'd said. They've been in touch with Mr Kawasaki, and I am just waiting on their response (think i already know). Anyhow, shop has said they will act on any Kawasaki recommendations, and if non forth coming they will do what they can for me. Starting with a total undo and re-torquing of all engine and engine mountain bolts. Shall keep informed of how things progress.

Thanks guys!
I have reduced the idle to about 1100 and things are a lot better    Its getting its first service this week, so will see if they make any adjustments themselves.

Lonewolf

much appreciated, new to this posting malarky as you can tell. 

how do you cancel a post guys? think ive messed up and need to erase a post quicklly   

Thanks for replies guys, funnily enough my CBR600, Fireblade 954 and Blackbird all smacked into 1st, was thinking it was just a Honda thing  rest of the gears are nice and smooth, so think I will just tweak the idle myself! 

Lonewolf

Judging by my other bikes I would tend to agree with you. Loathe to touch anything before It's first service but will pop in on way home from work and insist on it being done, cheers!

Trousersnake01

throttle rocker duly ordered from ebay 

Took delivery of my new GTR on Wednesday, beside the vibe issue mentioned in a members thread, am loving it. One thing not sitting easy with me is the engine speed at idle. It's idling at 1500 revs and when I select 1st gear I swear someones smacking it into gear with a sledge hammer. I took the bike back to the dealer within half an hour of collecting it, only to be told this is normal and kawasaki themselves have confirmed this. Can someone with a lot more experience please shed some light on this please, as I can't believe this is normal. 

Ros

I believe using a sort of rubber gasket with the risers seems to help! After hearing so much about the creamy smooth engine on the GTR I'm surprised at the amount of vibration. That said, I love the bike and will do all I can do to minimise the effect on my hands.

Only done 200 miles on my new gtr and am also suffering the pins and needles effect. Higher the revs more it buzzes. Not had it beyond 4000 revs yet as still only 200 miles on the clock, so not looking good for higher revs when the time comes   Can really feel the vibes through the tank at those revs to, which could be quite pleasant in different circumstances    Read on a USA forum about these vibes which clearly exist but which Kawasaki are refusing to admit there is a problem with. I shall go with bar risers, different hand grips etc, as I don't want this to spoil what I've found already to be a fantastic bike.

liking those wheels to 

know the area simmo, parents used to own the cricketers in Swinton a few years back. 

welcome Simmo

Trading my GS in wednesday for GTR also, only had that 8 months though  Not from near Eccles by any chance?