Troubleshooting vibrating handlebars

Alpine 318is · 08-10-2012, 04:02 PM

Hey guys,

I ran into an annoyance on my newly purchased 2003 Kawi 636, vibration in the handle bars.

I have figured out that it seems to be a product of engine speed and not road speed as when the revs increase the vibration increases. I have some pretty large bar ends on there so I doubt thats the reason but I can't think of anything else other than the engine mounts?

Help!

ZXWUT? · 08-10-2012, 04:05 PM

Once you make sure that it's not a real issue, you can put heavier weight bar ends on it to lessen the vibration.

Thaloc · 08-10-2012, 04:06 PM

Shitty chinese clip-ons maybe?

Alpine 318is · 08-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by ZXWUT?

Once you make sure that it's not a real issue, you can put heavier weight bar ends on it to lessen the vibration.

What are the "real" issues.

Originally Posted by Thaloc

Shitty chinese clip-ons maybe?

Look stock to me.

ZXWUT? · 08-10-2012, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Alpine 318is

What are the "real" issues.

I just meant that once you rule out the vibration being caused by something broken or not torqued down properly, basically that it's just a vibraty bike, then you can put on heavier bar ends to help out.

Veloc · 08-10-2012, 04:42 PM

Rent 'em out as marital aides.

BennyRayRiddle · 08-10-2012, 05:09 PM

The following helped on my bike:

1) Valve adjustment.

2) Barsnake. I would try the two-part liquid stuff next time. There were some burs inside the bars that needed to be filed down before I could install it.

3) Bark Busters

4) Bark Busters B66 Handguard Weight

I only run the Bark Busters during the winter months, so I'll eventually get some extra-heavy bar end weights. Anybody have any recommendations?

Avboden · 08-10-2012, 05:17 PM

I knew a guy that filled his handlebars full of nails and epoxy, helped the vibration loads.

Tromatic · 08-10-2012, 05:44 PM

Loosen and re-torque the handlebar mounts.

dnauts · 08-10-2012, 05:51 PM

www.vibranator.com

Guaranteed I think. Worked for me on my stock bars with minimum effort.

MarvTravis · 08-10-2012, 06:24 PM

If you were to spiral-wrap the grips with the thickest foam tennis racquet handle wraps available, they will provide two benefits. They will provide a degree of vibration isolation and, since the grips will then be a bit larger in diameter, they will make it easier to twist the throttle with less effort.

Using one complete wrap for each grip, start the wrap at the outboard end of the grip, overlapping as you go, to finish at the inboard end of the grip. The wraps come with elastic bands to finish the job at the inboard end of the grips.

Suzuki Stevo · 08-10-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by MarvTravis

If you were to spiral-wrap the grips with the thickest foam tennis racquet handle wraps available, they will provide two benefits. They will provide a degree of vibration isolation and, since the grips will then be a bit larger in diameter, they will make it easier to twist the throttle with less effort.

Using one complete wrap for each grip, start the wrap at the outboard end of the grip, overlapping as you go, to finish at the inboard end of the grip. The wraps come with elastic bands to finish the job at the inboard end of the grips.

Grip Puppies do the same thing your talking about and they are one piece.

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...ory_Code=grips

Jeffytune · 08-10-2012, 07:10 PM

Go down to local Firearm store that carries reloading supplies and get some no.6 lead shot. This along with there bar end plugs, pack the bar with lead shot and use the caps to keep it in there.

Believe me, It works.


08-10-2012, 04:02 PM	#1
Alpine 318is Shredder Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bellevue, Washington I Ride: 2003 Kawasaki ZX-6R	Troubleshooting vibrating handlebars Hey guys, I ran into an annoyance on my newly purchased 2003 Kawi 636, vibration in the handle bars. I have figured out that it seems to be a product of engine speed and not road speed as when the revs increase the vibration increases. I have some pretty large bar ends on there so I doubt thats the reason but I can't think of anything else other than the engine mounts? Help! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
ZXWUT? Novice Racer Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bremerton, WA I Ride: 05 625 SMC	Once you make sure that it's not a real issue, you can put heavier weight bar ends on it to lessen the vibration. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 04:06 PM	#3
Thaloc Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: a slow bike fast	Shitty chinese clip-ons maybe? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 04:42 PM	#6
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	Rent 'em out as marital aides. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 05:09 PM	#7
BennyRayRiddle Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2012 From: Lynnwood, WA	The following helped on my bike: 1) Valve adjustment. 2) Barsnake. I would try the two-part liquid stuff next time. There were some burs inside the bars that needed to be filed down before I could install it. 3) Bark Busters 4) Bark Busters B66 Handguard Weight I only run the Bark Busters during the winter months, so I'll eventually get some extra-heavy bar end weights. Anybody have any recommendations? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
Avboden Moto2 Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: from Wa, living on Grenada (island) I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	I knew a guy that filled his handlebars full of nails and epoxy, helped the vibration loads. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 05:44 PM	#9
Tromatic Railer Joined: Apr 2011 From: Portland I Ride: Yamaha Warrior	Loosen and re-torque the handlebar mounts. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 05:51 PM	#10
dnauts Permit Joined: Sep 2007 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: KTM Superduke, Honda CR250R	www.vibranator.com Guaranteed I think. Worked for me on my stock bars with minimum effort. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 06:24 PM	#11
MarvTravis Endorsed Joined: Dec 2004 From: Kirkland, WA I Ride: ZX14	If you were to spiral-wrap the grips with the thickest foam tennis racquet handle wraps available, they will provide two benefits. They will provide a degree of vibration isolation and, since the grips will then be a bit larger in diameter, they will make it easier to twist the throttle with less effort. Using one complete wrap for each grip, start the wrap at the outboard end of the grip, overlapping as you go, to finish at the inboard end of the grip. The wraps come with elastic bands to finish the job at the inboard end of the grips. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by MarvTravis; 08-10-2012 at 06:29 PM..


08-10-2012, 07:10 PM	#13
Jeffytune Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Beaverton I Ride: Harley FLHT	Go down to local Firearm store that carries reloading supplies and get some no.6 lead shot. This along with there bar end plugs, pack the bar with lead shot and use the caps to keep it in there. Believe me, It works. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Jeffytune; 08-11-2012 at 09:02 AM..

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