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Hi,
Just found this forum and it’s great! I purchased my GSX650F on May 1st, I haven’t ridden in at least 15 years, the last bike I had was a 83 700 Nighthawk S Honda. I love my new bike but I have one question, at 65 mph there is a weird vibration that comes through the handle bars, any one else experiencing this problem and any suggestions on what to do to fix it?
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:51 am Posts: 1028 Location: Canberra, Australia
I don't know what you mean by a "weird" vibration but my handlebars do buzz a little above 60mph. I have always found with every bike there is some point within the rev range that is more buzzy than anywhere else.
If it really is a bother there are many options available to reduce vibrations. Try looking into "bar snakes", gloves with gel inserts, heavier bar ends or those puppy things that fit over your existing grips (I've forgotten the name of them but there is a lengthy thread about them somewhere in this forum). Often only a minor change is needed to change the harmonic properties of the handlebars to remove vibes.
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Yes, it’s the buzzing in the bars, it is the only thing that I dislike about the bike, thanks, I will try your suggestions.
I went and talked to the dealer about the problem, he said that it was caused by a lean condition in the engine because of the emissions on the bike, he said he had the same problem with his own bike when he was changing the map on his tune-up, he said the buzz went away but the fuel mileage also went away.
Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:39 am Posts: 368 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Dominick Luppino wrote:
Yes, it’s the buzzing in the bars, it is the only thing that I dislike about the bike, thanks, I will try your suggestions.
I went and talked to the dealer about the problem, he said that it was caused by a lean condition in the engine because of the emissions on the bike, he said he had the same problem with his own bike when he was changing the map on his tune-up, he said the buzz went away but the fuel mileage also went away.
Dominick,
Also, give it some time. I honestly believe mine is smoother after 3000 miles then when it new. Sure does seem to be getting faster!
Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 1:10 pm Posts: 57 Location: Port Barre, LA
I don't really notice much vibration untill about 8,000 rpm or so. Under that all seems smooth to me. I'm about to put some soft foam grips on my bike which should kill off what little buzziness there is.
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