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Terry O'Brien · 04-09-2005, 05:07 PM

have purchased an 05 naked bandit, plagued with an appalling handlebar vibration at the critical rev range 4000 - 5000, total loss of feeling in fingers of both hands after 2hrs riding,have changed front sprocket etc but this only moved the vibration to a differnt rev range, anyone else experiencing this problem ?

Nexus242 · 04-09-2005, 09:32 PM

have you bar end weights been removed??? That is FI right??? All cyclinders firing???

**Clint** · 04-09-2005, 10:52 PM

If it's bearable, don't sweat it until about 3000 miles from now. If it's still a problem, synch the carbs. These motors smooth out considerably after break-in.

If, however, it truly is "apalling" and makes you numb, you may want to have the dealer do it now. Either you're overly sensitive or something's wrong.

BTW, sprockets don't change where in the rpm range a motor resonates. That's a function of it's design.

stevie c · 04-10-2005, 02:33 PM

Having the chain too tight will give vibration, but as this is a brand new bike this shouldn't be an issue, same as a dropped bike might vibrate but again if its new it shouldn't be an issue.
Run the bike in like advised and see if it changes....

FIVEINCH · 04-10-2005, 03:18 PM

Heavier barends will dampen the vibration you feel. Greater mass...blah blah blah... objects in motion... blah blah blah... Taipei 101...

**Clint** · 04-10-2005, 05:05 PM

Bandits come with pretty stout ends. You'd have to hang a dumbell on 'em.

themeatmanlandry · 04-11-2005, 09:42 AM

Some folks fill hte bars with lead shot . . . or a bar snake. There's options. New grips, etc.

Google!!

Terry O'Brien · 06-17-2005, 03:32 AM

**** i think i press the wrong key, hope you guys got my first reply, if not sure appreciate your help,
Terry, O'B O'Brien,

Superbird · 06-18-2005, 04:56 AM

Have you just been holding on to hard? you feel all the vibration if u have a death grip on the handel

Terry O'Brien · 07-22-2005, 03:43 AM

Hey all, appreciate the help offered, finally got it sorted, unbalanced wheel/tyres. unbalanced carbies, made my own bar snake, put risers on the handlebars, went around the bike and tightened evreything by quarter to half a turn. A real piss off at the time, but then in real life **** happens, "right" thanks again folks, things just take a little longer to happen down here in New Zealand.

Terry O'B O'Brien.

stevie c · 07-22-2005, 09:25 AM

Glad to see you are sorted mate!

**Clint** · 07-22-2005, 10:23 AM

Cool. It would be sad to see a Bandit go unenjoyed.

04-09-2005, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Terry O'Brien Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	bandit handlebar vibrations have purchased an 05 naked bandit, plagued with an appalling handlebar vibration at the critical rev range 4000 - 5000, total loss of feeling in fingers of both hands after 2hrs riding,have changed front sprocket etc but this only moved the vibration to a differnt rev range, anyone else experiencing this problem ?

04-09-2005, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	have you bar end weights been removed??? That is FI right??? All cyclinders firing??? __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

04-10-2005, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Having the chain too tight will give vibration, but as this is a brand new bike this shouldn't be an issue, same as a dropped bike might vibrate but again if its new it shouldn't be an issue. Run the bike in like advised and see if it changes.... __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

04-10-2005, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	Heavier barends will dampen the vibration you feel. Greater mass...blah blah blah... objects in motion... blah blah blah... Taipei 101... __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

04-11-2005, 09:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Some folks fill hte bars with lead shot . . . or a bar snake. There's options. New grips, etc. Google!! __________________ Go to hell

06-17-2005, 03:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Terry O'Brien Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	bandit handlebar vibrations. **** i think i press the wrong key, hope you guys got my first reply, if not sure appreciate your help, Terry, O'B O'Brien,

06-18-2005, 04:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	Have you just been holding on to hard? you feel all the vibration if u have a death grip on the handel

07-22-2005, 03:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Terry O'Brien Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Bandit handlebar vibrations Hey all, appreciate the help offered, finally got it sorted, unbalanced wheel/tyres. unbalanced carbies, made my own bar snake, put risers on the handlebars, went around the bike and tightened evreything by quarter to half a turn. A real piss off at the time, but then in real life **** happens, "right" thanks again folks, things just take a little longer to happen down here in New Zealand. Terry O'B O'Brien.

07-22-2005, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Glad to see you are sorted mate! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

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