2010 vibration

[da_boom]

Anyones elses 2010 model suffer from annoying vibration at about 4000 rpm? Is is specific to the breakin period. My right hand feels numb after a while. Its like riding a BMW all over again ...

[Lonewolf]

I have an older model than you, a 2007 but my right hand still does go numb on long trips but I guess its something you just get used to?

[Kwikasfuki]

da boom, how much mileage has your bike done? Seems to be a common problem on 2010 models. Don't think there is a solution. I've heard mentioned that it can be the thin grips, bar ends, nut/bolt not torqued properly, exhaust.

Its under warranty so I'd take it back to the dealer.

[da_boom]

Just short of 3000 miles. Dealer has given up. Short journeys is fine, but for long distance a pain. I may try another dealer. As you say, it is under warranty.

[Kwikasfuki]

Have you tried the extra heavy bar end weights? Probably don't have to be the extra heavy ones as I have feeling its to do with resonance.

When I took the flies out there was a slight vibration in the right bar. Took out the exhaust baffle and that went away.

I'm tempted to buy a pair of bar end weights as the look so good.

[MGvalerio]

da bon, perhaps are the tires, I do not model GTR 2007 vibra.I BT Ø21 BRIGSTON some are defective.

MGvalerio

[da_boom]

da bon, perhaps are the tires, I do not model GTR 2007 vibra.I BT Ø21 BRIGSTON some are defective.

MGvalerio

thnx for the suggestion. The vibe is still there and i've kinda learnt to live with it. The tyres are ready for a change. Might even try those bar ends

[MGvalerio]

da_boom,...... Certainly are their tyres the case, let us know???

MGvalerio

[Sahagun]

I have a 2009 GTR and the vibration as well at anything above 4,000 rpm. This vibration occurs no matter what gear I am in. and like you my right hand is numb on anything but short distances. Kawasaki say there are "no reports at all of vibration problems" - but my local mechanic said "about 2 bikes in 20 have this vibration and no on knows why"

I now have 8,000kms on the bike and it's no better after really running in. I have the 021 Bridgstones and am still on the original tyres - so can't comment if a tyre change makes any difference. I will replace them with Michelin Pilot Road 2's soon.

I am taking the bike in to the workshop tomorrow - so the mechanics can have another go at finding the cause of the vibration.

I hope they get it this time - and I'll keep you posted.

Alan

[Rawman]

'09 with 17,000 miles.  Very smooth, no vibrations.  Mine must be one of the 18 out of 20.

[Kwikasfuki]

08 with 28k.
No vibration until I removed the flies
Then I removed the baffle and the vibration went

[Sahagun]

Hello Norman, I live in Spain and my mechanics are Spanish.

Please can you tell me in a bit more detail what "the flies" are and "which baffle" are you meaning?

I would like to tell my mechanics tomorrow and need to work out the translation !!!

Thanks for your help

Alan

[Kwikasfuki]

Hello Norman, I live in Spain and my mechanics are Spanish.

Please can you tell me in a bit more detail what "the flies" are and "which baffle" are you meaning?

I would like to tell my mechanics tomorrow and need to work out the translation !!!

Thanks for your help

Alan

Hi Alan,

I don't think the flies or baffle is the problem on your bike.
The flies are part of the throttle. Removing them gives more power. There's a thread in the forum - http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,49.0.html

I have an after market remus hexacone from which I removed the baffle. I don't believe you can remove it on the stock exhaust.

Get your mechanics to look at the torque of bolts.  The exhaust bolts can be a culprit. Engine mounting as well. I'll have a think about what could ne the prob and post later

[Sahagun]

Thank you !!!!!!

I will be sure to tell them about this.

And hopefully you will have some other ideas later !!!

Alan

[Kwikasfuki]

I would certainly check the exhaust header nuts. Does the vibration stop when you hold the bar ends? In any case, it maybe worth getting the bar ends re-torqued. (Or even the after market ones listed further up this thread).

The engine mounts might be overtightened, or the throttle may require syncing. Also the tank rubber mounts may need thread lock applied and re-torqued. I read ages ago that this can cause vibration.

Actually, thinking about it, the vibrations on my 08 came when I removed the tank to get to the flies. I think I'll be re-torquing my tank mounts this weekend and applying some medium thread lock