Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me

tattooedjesusfreak · 05-10-2008, 04:25 AM

what can i do about the vibration im getting in my gas tank and my bars??tank hums at about 2100 rpm and omg my right hand numbs up 20 mins into a ride . im going to take Hob's advice and go with new risers, 4" pullbacks will this help any with the bars Vib's ? new tank will be here tuesday of next week so when i go to change it id like to fix the tank hummmmm as well . tell me what to do Hobbit lol your always first on the info

and i think ya for all the help

Hobbit · 05-10-2008, 04:51 AM

your is the rigid mounted sporty so the vibes can be quite bad, either invest in a bar snake or a set of anti vibration rubbers in the Yokes when you put on the new risers, also try Kuryakyns ISO grips they have nice rubber sections that isolate some of the vibes and i find them awesomly comfy.
also make sure the motor is tuned nicely and the belts and primary are adjusted correctly and the wheels are in balance and true.
As for the tank hum no idea other than slipping a rubber gromet between the frame mounts at the front to dampen the vibes

Fisher · 05-10-2008, 11:56 AM

Have you installed pipes and air cleaner?A lean running/poorly tuned bike bike will shake.A good tuning couyld help you out some.Go over the engine mounts with a torque wrench.Adjust the primary and final drives.Check the bike over for loose items.A loose exhaust will rattle your teeth loose.Every little bit helps.

gunnut · 05-10-2008, 04:57 PM

what Hobbit said about risers and grips.

Gary12850 · 05-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Plase don't be offended but a big guy like yourself needs to be on a big twin...the sportster is a fine motorcycle but HD puts the same clutchs in the 1200 as they do in the 883 and the weight it has to carry will tear up the clutch...especially if you are doing 4 grand hole shots...again I apologize if I have offended you...

Hobbit · 05-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary12850

Plase don't be offended but a big guy like yourself needs to be on a big twin...the sportster is a fine motorcycle but HD puts the same clutchs in the 1200 as they do in the 883 and the weight it has to carry will tear up the clutch...especially if you are doing 4 grand hole shots...again I apologize if I have offended you...

why?
what?
eh?
doing 4K hole shots on any custom twin will rip the clutch apart be it Bigtwin/sporty or metric and why because he is a big guy does he NEED a big twin a Sportster is a Big Twin its over 1000cc in capacity

glider · 05-10-2008, 07:15 PM

BIG twins are for MEN!

Gary12850 · 05-10-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

BIG twins are for MEN!

Have you been reading my mind oh big Kahuna...

Hobbit · 05-10-2008, 07:23 PM

are the pair of you mocking me

glider · 05-10-2008, 07:25 PM

He he he he he not at all, just having some fun

Need blocks?

05-10-2008, 04:25 AM	#1
tattooedjesusfreak Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 Sportster XLH1200 100th anv ed #131 Join Date: 2008, Feb 09 Location: ohio Posts: 53 My Mood:	Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me what can i do about the vibration im getting in my gas tank and my bars??tank hums at about 2100 rpm and omg my right hand numbs up 20 mins into a ride . im going to take Hob's advice and go with new risers, 4" pullbacks will this help any with the bars Vib's ? new tank will be here tuesday of next week so when i go to change it id like to fix the tank hummmmm as well . tell me what to do Hobbit lol your always first on the info and i think ya for all the help __________________ YOUR CHARACTER IS WHAT YOU DO WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING..

05-10-2008, 04:51 AM	#2
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 2,584 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me your is the rigid mounted sporty so the vibes can be quite bad, either invest in a bar snake or a set of anti vibration rubbers in the Yokes when you put on the new risers, also try Kuryakyns ISO grips they have nice rubber sections that isolate some of the vibes and i find them awesomly comfy. also make sure the motor is tuned nicely and the belts and primary are adjusted correctly and the wheels are in balance and true. As for the tank hum no idea other than slipping a rubber gromet between the frame mounts at the front to dampen the vibes __________________ not riding fast just flying low peace thru superior horse power

05-10-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
Fisher Play The Throtle Ride: 1981 FLH Shovel Join Date: 2008, Apr 21 Location: Maryland Posts: 197	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me Have you installed pipes and air cleaner?A lean running/poorly tuned bike bike will shake.A good tuning couyld help you out some.Go over the engine mounts with a torque wrench.Adjust the primary and final drives.Check the bike over for loose items.A loose exhaust will rattle your teeth loose.Every little bit helps. __________________ Go out on a limb,that's where the fruit is anyway.........

05-10-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
gunnut Play The Throtle Ride: 1996 DYNA WIDE GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Mar 29 Location: plymouth,england Posts: 181 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me what Hobbit said about risers and grips.

05-10-2008, 06:35 PM	#5
Gary12850 Play The Throtle Ride: 83 FXWG Join Date: 2007, Nov 11 Location: Frontenac, Kansas Posts: 243 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me Plase don't be offended but a big guy like yourself needs to be on a big twin...the sportster is a fine motorcycle but HD puts the same clutchs in the 1200 as they do in the 883 and the weight it has to carry will tear up the clutch...especially if you are doing 4 grand hole shots...again I apologize if I have offended you...

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05-10-2008, 07:15 PM	#7
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 6,502 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me BIG twins are for MEN! __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail FLSTC Join Date: 2007, May 18 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 2,584 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me are the pair of you mocking me __________________ not riding fast just flying low peace thru superior horse power

05-10-2008, 07:25 PM	#10
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 6,502 My Mood:	Re: Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiibration is killing me He he he he he not at all, just having some fun Need blocks? __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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