reducing vibration

Oaksong · 04-20-2009

Ok, so my 900 is getting to be about perfect. The only thing I want to do now is see if I can reduce the intensity of the vibrations I get. I ordered some floorboards, but haven't mounted them yet, and a mustang seat.

For those who have done these mods, did these help?

I mainly get "the tinglies" in my feet, not my hands, and I have iso-grips on anyway.

What else can I do?

sisooktom · 04-20-2009

How many miles do you have? The engine smooths out quite a bit starting at about 1000 miles.

Oaksong · 04-20-2009

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Originally Posted by sisooktom

How many miles do you have? The engine smooths out quite a bit starting at about 1000 miles.

Almost 4k. I think it has gotten rougher since I got it (when it had 3k miles)

Utah Motorcyclist · 04-20-2009

The Scootworks pulley seems to be a popular choice for lowering the rpm and the vibrations at freeway speeds. You might want to check them out.

Danase · 04-20-2009

What sort of footwear are you using?

Oaksong · 04-20-2009

Already got the pulley,

Motorcycle boots.

insolentminx · 04-20-2009

don't press so hard against the footpegs/boards

Hacker · 04-20-2009

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Originally Posted by Oaksong

Already got the pulley,

Motorcycle boots.

Do your boots have Vibram soles? They helped mine quite a bit.

vulcan_dude · 04-21-2009

I have vibram soles also on my boots, and the vibration is minimal at speed. I have the 900 Classic with the floor boards, and actually Steve has a point, don't press so hard on the boards... I also noticed that my right heel sometimes was up against the heat guard on the pipe, as soon as I shifted my right foot just an inch to the right on the floorboard (away from the heat guard), everything felt way smoother... really- it made a huge difference. I hadn't realized my heel was up against the heat shield of the pipe until a couple of months ago, made all the difference in the world - stupid, I know, but it is what it is

Perhaps you're inadvertently doing the same thing with the heat shield, or shifter, or brake?

Biker Dad · 04-21-2009

I have 15K on my 08 and vibes settled down (abit) after about 4K...I run the Scootswork pulley, have the Mustang seat and HD Riding Boots.. There is no getting away from the vibes unless you buy a different bike....The 900 is a high revving small engine. Its part of the package. Even with my Mustang seat I still feel vibes in the seat, which I must say was disappointing..

DanDolfn · 04-21-2009

The 900 is a high revving small engine. Its part of the package.

I started with a Suzuki C50. Very nice bike but it too was "buzzy" at highway speeds.

Traded it in on my '08 Nomad and I'm still smiling.

ks_greg · 04-21-2009

Kury ISO floorboards, synthetic oil helps smooth things out also.

Vulcan900 · 04-21-2009

Test ride a Harley, you will feel much better about your "vibes".

ks_greg · 04-21-2009

Test ride... I traded for one. Honestly it's a smooth ride when you're on the move. Sitting at a light though, she'll rattle your fillings. Blue loctite is my friend.

Biker Dad · 04-21-2009

My son's HD 2005 1200C Sporters runs smoother at 80 than my 900 does.. ya, it shakes pretty good at an idle but it is real smooth moving down the highway..Rubber mounting the engine really helped the HD.

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Oaksong Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 182	reducing vibration Ok, so my 900 is getting to be about perfect. The only thing I want to do now is see if I can reduce the intensity of the vibrations I get. I ordered some floorboards, but haven't mounted them yet, and a mustang seat. For those who have done these mods, did these help? I mainly get "the tinglies" in my feet, not my hands, and I have iso-grips on anyway. What else can I do? __________________ 07 Vulcan 900 Custom, Black

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sisooktom 900 Customer BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 901	How many miles do you have? The engine smooths out quite a bit starting at about 1000 miles. __________________ Plasma Blue Vulcan 900 Custom Not riding a Vulcan is illogical!

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Utah Motorcyclist Riding daily BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 4,572	The Scootworks pulley seems to be a popular choice for lowering the rpm and the vibrations at freeway speeds. You might want to check them out. __________________ Jared 1600 Nomad VROC#26705 KawaNOW#01051 http://www.utahmotorcyclist.blogspot.com/

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Oaksong Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 182	Already got the pulley, Motorcycle boots. __________________ 07 Vulcan 900 Custom, Black

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insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,249	don't press so hard against the footpegs/boards __________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

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Danase Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,092	What sort of footwear are you using?

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vulcan_dude Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 777	I have vibram soles also on my boots, and the vibration is minimal at speed. I have the 900 Classic with the floor boards, and actually Steve has a point, don't press so hard on the boards... I also noticed that my right heel sometimes was up against the heat guard on the pipe, as soon as I shifted my right foot just an inch to the right on the floorboard (away from the heat guard), everything felt way smoother... really- it made a huge difference. I hadn't realized my heel was up against the heat shield of the pipe until a couple of months ago, made all the difference in the world - stupid, I know, but it is what it is Perhaps you're inadvertently doing the same thing with the heat shield, or shifter, or brake? __________________ - Albert 2009 Vulcan 900 Classic - VROC# 29006 www.berto.zenfolio.com Last edited by vulcan_dude : 04-21-2009 at 04:24 AM.

04-21-2009	#10 (permalink)
Biker Dad Take it to the Limit BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 581	I have 15K on my 08 and vibes settled down (abit) after about 4K...I run the Scootswork pulley, have the Mustang seat and HD Riding Boots.. There is no getting away from the vibes unless you buy a different bike....The 900 is a high revving small engine. Its part of the package. Even with my Mustang seat I still feel vibes in the seat, which I must say was disappointing..

04-21-2009	#11 (permalink)
DanDolfn Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 419	The 900 is a high revving small engine. Its part of the package. I started with a Suzuki C50. Very nice bike but it too was "buzzy" at highway speeds. Traded it in on my '08 Nomad and I'm still smiling. __________________ http://www.geocities.com/DansNomad/index.html If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to.

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ks_greg Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 905	Kury ISO floorboards, synthetic oil helps smooth things out also. __________________ Former '06 900 Classic owner

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Vulcan900 Vee-Too-Kay BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,544	Test ride a Harley, you will feel much better about your "vibes". __________________ 2006 VN2000 LT - Fire Breathing Dragon 2006 VN900 Classic - Mellow Kitten

04-21-2009	#14 (permalink)
ks_greg Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 905	Test ride... I traded for one. Honestly it's a smooth ride when you're on the move. Sitting at a light though, she'll rattle your fillings. Blue loctite is my friend. __________________ Former '06 900 Classic owner

04-21-2009	#15 (permalink)
Biker Dad Take it to the Limit BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 581	My son's HD 2005 1200C Sporters runs smoother at 80 than my 900 does.. ya, it shakes pretty good at an idle but it is real smooth moving down the highway..Rubber mounting the engine really helped the HD.

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