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Gearhead998
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I noticed a new vibration that starts at around 3200 rpm. It clears up for the most part at about 3900 rpm. This came about after performing my 5000 mile service. I checked all bolts for tight. Also rechecked my primary chain, seeing how i did adjust it a little, tightened it up. When I check my primary chain now it is on the outside of the spec in the service manual. Has anyone else experianced this, and should I loosen the primary chain a little. thanks in advance
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Rr_eater
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
From my experience with my tuber, a little loose was better then a little too tight. It would whine at speed when it was too tight, but never noticed a vibration because of it (like you could on a tuber anyway LOL).

Hell, how hard is it really to loosen it up just a tad anyway?

Something to chew on.......

Bruce
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Loose is better than tight for that application...
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Are you checking the primary chain at multiple spots or just one spot?
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 08:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Check your exhaust.
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Xring
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 07:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
My bike does the same thing.

I first noticed it sometime after adjusting the primary chain, installing a K&N filter and a XB12 airbox. None of which may be related to the vibration.

I've tried several things to stop it, but since it is intermittent, can't be sure. The last time I thought I had fixed it I had tightened the header bolts (they were quite loose).

If your vibration is like mine, it seems to be a resonance vibration at about 60-90 cycles per minute.

It seems to be more likely to occur with a full tank of gas on my bike.

Good luck,
Bill
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Gearhead998
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks for the input.

I am going to try loosening the primary chain a little.
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