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strange vibes goin on
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:49 am
by jjp
Ok Here goes.........
I have owned my 2000 klr only for a few weeks now.
When I bought it it had only 976 kilometers on it, so
it's in new condition. What i am finding is the left
side of the bars seem to vibrate more than the right
side. I know it sounds nuts but it is true. The
mirror,hand guard and the clutch leaver all seem to
shake more than the other side. I seem to notice it
most around 3000-4000 rpm,s. By the way is there a set
of mirrors that help take the vibes away, I can never
tell who is behind me. Sometimes it's important, you
know JOHN LAW......
thanks for the help
jim Pearson
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strange vibes goin on
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2001 8:41 am
by Bogdan Swider
> Ok Here goes.........
>
> I have owned my 2000 klr only for a few weeks now.
> When I bought it it had only 976 kilometers on it, so
> it's in new condition. What i am finding is the left
> side of the bars seem to vibrate more than the right
> side. I know it sounds nuts but it is true. The
> mirror,hand guard and the clutch leaver all seem to
> shake more than the other side. I seem to notice it
> most around 3000-4000 rpm,s. By the way is there a set
> of mirrors that help take the vibes away, I can never
> tell who is behind me. Sometimes it's important, you
> know JOHN LAW......
> thanks for the help
> jim Pearson
>
I bought mine with 4000 miles so I have no experience with klrs
during break in however I'll make a few points. The first thing I'd check is
the tightness of the bolts holding the handlebar. Could the bolts to the
right be tight enough to keep the handlebar from moving in the clamp but the
bolts to the left be a bit loose ? OK, probably not. It doesn't seem that a
loose balancer chain would effect one side only but look in your owners
manual for directions on adjusting it. Most of us do the deed with the
engine warm and turn the bolt out only 3/4 or 1 turn. Turn in back in gently
and don't over torque. Check the bolts that bolt the engine to the frame.
Vibration was significantly reduced on a BMW R65 I owned after I tightened
these bolts. You'll have to take the tank off to access the bolts that mount
the top of the engine. Finally many motorcycles become smoother as miles
pile on perhaps that's all you need. Also, I know it sounds drastic and many
listers have had terrible experiences going down this road but hey, it's a
new bike; take it to the dealer.
Bogdan
strange vibes goin on
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2001 8:59 am
by marcclarke@unforgettable.com
I echo Bogdan. I bought my KLR used. I found that the left handlebar hold-down clamp was completely free floating. I torqued both hold-down clamps to spec.
I later filled my handlebars with lead bird shot and added gel grips. But the biggest reduction in handlebar vibration came after I re-torqued the four sets of engine mount bolts.
-- Marc Illsley Clarke, Kawasaki KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA
----Original Message-----
>From: Bogdan Swider
>To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com; "'jjp'"
>Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Strange Vibes goin on
>Date: Friday, November 02, 2001 07:41
>
>
>
>
>> Ok Here goes.........
>>
>> I have owned my 2000 klr only for a few weeks now.
>> When I bought it it had only 976 kilometers on it, so
>> it's in new condition. What i am finding is the left
>> side of the bars seem to vibrate more than the right
>> side. I know it sounds nuts but it is true. The
>> mirror,hand guard and the clutch leaver all seem to
>> shake more than the other side. I seem to notice it
>> most around 3000-4000 rpm,s. By the way is there a set
>> of mirrors that help take the vibes away, I can never
>> tell who is behind me. Sometimes it's important, you
>> know JOHN LAW......
>> thanks for the help
>> jim Pearson
>>
> I bought mine with 4000 miles so I have no experience with klrs
>during break in however I'll make a few points. The first thing I'd check is
>the tightness of the bolts holding the handlebar. Could the bolts to the
>right be tight enough to keep the handlebar from moving in the clamp but the
>bolts to the left be a bit loose ? OK, probably not. It doesn't seem that a
>loose balancer chain would effect one side only but look in your owners
>manual for directions on adjusting it. Most of us do the deed with the
>engine warm and turn the bolt out only 3/4 or 1 turn. Turn in back in gently
>and don't over torque. Check the bolts that bolt the engine to the frame.
>Vibration was significantly reduced on a BMW R65 I owned after I tightened
>these bolts. You'll have to take the tank off to access the bolts that mount
>the top of the engine. Finally many motorcycles become smoother as miles
>pile on perhaps that's all you need. Also, I know it sounds drastic and many
>listers have had terrible experiences going down this road but hey, it's a
>new bike; take it to the dealer.
>
> Bogdan
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2001 12:55 pm
by BCSavWill@cs.com
Mirrors~
Honda mirrors are popular, available from Fred, I think.
KLX vibrates more but the mirrors are always vibration free (stock), they
have some sort of fiber/plastic/rubber lower section that removes all
vibration. You might be able to find a set.
Brian
KLR A14
KLX C1
TE 410E
Honolulu, HI
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strange vibes goin on
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:02 pm
by Glenn Tompkins
You're seeing less vibration on the right side of the handlebars
because of the damping effect of the fluid in the brake resevior.
GT
-- In DSN_klr650@y..., jjp wrote:
> Ok Here goes.........
>
> I have owned my 2000 klr only for a few weeks now.
> When I bought it it had only 976 kilometers on it, so
> it's in new condition. What i am finding is the left
> side of the bars seem to vibrate more than the right
> side. I know it sounds nuts but it is true. The
> mirror,hand guard and the clutch leaver all seem to
> shake more than the other side. I seem to notice it
> most around 3000-4000 rpm,s. By the way is there a set
> of mirrors that help take the vibes away, I can never
> tell who is behind me. Sometimes it's important, you
> know JOHN LAW......
> thanks for the help
> jim Pearson
>
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strange vibes goin on
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 8:12 pm
by Ted Palmer
Glenn Tompkins wrote:
> You're seeing less vibration on the right side of the handlebars
> because of the damping effect of the fluid in the brake resevior.
[...]
That and the extra mass of the entire master cylinder assembly doing
a similar job to a bar end weight.
Mister_T
Melbourne Australia
strange vibes goin on
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 8:18 pm
by monahanwb@yahoo.com
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ted Palmer wrote:
> That and the extra mass of the entire master cylinder assembly doing
> a similar job to a bar end weight.
Yeah, Mr. T-man, and it's not rocket science to figure that even the
throttle cables and brake hose attenuate the vibes to a small
degree.....but then, they are small vibes, so it's OK.
Bill in N CA.
strange vibes goin on
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 9:19 pm
by Devon Jarvis
The grip on the throttle side is stuck on the plastic throttle tube, and not
firmly attached to the bar itself. This isolates it from vibration.
Devon
A15
monahanwb@... wrote:
aprilia caponord
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2001 10:05 pm
by Krgrife@aol.com
In a message dated 11/6/01 6:36:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
cthompson245@... writes:
<< Has anyone seen a CapoNord? I went to 2 Aprilia Dealerships and the
salesmen
in both places never even heard of them. I was wondering if the were going
to be imported. >>
The CapoNord is just starting to be imported to the US, I had the pleasure of
riding one last month and was very impressed. Like the other large
displacement enduro styled bikes it is in no way a dirt bike but the comfy
riding position and the good suspension make it a great street bike. Great
motor.
Kurt Grife