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Ian Drinky

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Hi guys, after riding for about a hour I find my right hand getting a tingle feeling in my right hand due to a vibration through the handle bars, any had this happen ?

    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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There have been quite a few threads on vibrations.

Check out bar end weights, they do make quite a difference. Make sure you have them in place.
Check out your throttle mechanism that is clean and well lubed so it doesn't need much effort. Consider one of those devices that allow you to keep throttle open without gripping it tightly.
Make sure grips are good and not too old.
Make sure front wheel is well balanced and running true.

Are you happy with the angles of the levers and handlebar angle/position. Lots fit bar risers.

After that its down to making sure engine is right as in injectors, balanced etc.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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Chocolate

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Ian Drinky wrote:Hi guys, after riding for about a hour I find my right hand getting a tingle feeling in my right hand due to a vibration through the handle bars, any had this happen ?

Hey!

Same issue with my right hand, even the fingers are getting white, no bloud in the fingers.

Cheers

I'm testing this Throttle help 1€ eBay, I'll see how it works
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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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That's the one!

But also do check out the throttle operating mechanism in the twist grip. It uses a chain which works well and smooth provided the mechanism and the cable are in good order.

Important to clean it out occasionally and re lubricate it. Makes quite a difference.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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Chocolate

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Thanks Olaf!

I'll have a look, last time I had a look there was enough grease.

Cheers

P.S.: how is the Franciscan Well doing :-)


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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
    

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Corkboy

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Chocolate wrote:


I'm testing this Throttle help 1€ eBay, I'll see how it works
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I have one of these and they are the business on the LT.  It means that you use the palm of your hand to keep the trottle open and can have your fingers loose.  i swap it between my transalp and Lt, and wouldn't be without it.  I sometimes adjust it (by twisting it around the grip) so that it is in the best position (normally parallel with the ground) depending on my average speed.  For example, it would be initially higher for motorway work so it's level at 100kmh, but would be initially lower for back road work.

Did I mention that it is the best thing ever  Very Happy


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             '87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
             '97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
             '08 K1200GT Wedge - but still a K
             '08 Transalp 700
    

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Viper357

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Hi Ian

I suffer from the same thing - it seems to go away after a bit. Helps to have a CrampBuster or the throttle friction screw and give your hand a shake


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Gaz

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Here is another option. 

Grip Puppies

I have had a pair on my K1100 for a few years, initially bought not for reducing vibration (which they do) but to increase the diameter of the grip hoping that it might reduce the tension in my wrists when gripping the throttle all day (I have early signs of arthritis in the hands).

I really like them and have done the job I wanted. I expect they could be had at a cheaper price with a bit of research than the link I provided.

Cheers


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1990 K75 6427509; 1987 R80G/S PD 6292136; 2010 G650GS ZW13381; 95 K1100LT 0232224
    

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Holister

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Motorworks sell a Throttle Rocker pretty cheap and Foam grips like Gaz's Grip Puppies for only £8.50 ex vat
http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=40&Ct=PA&SbCt=BA_15_40_PA_75


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1989 K100RT     VIN  0097367 (naked)  
1996 K1100RS   VIN  0451808		 Vibrations Austra12    Fuel:  95 Octane
Engine Oil: Nulon Full Synthetic 15W50
Gear Box Oil:  Nulon Synthetic 75W90
    

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Chocolate

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Only a few activities make me experience my senses in a way motorcycle riding does, it is like swimming in the nude in a river.
K75 BA/1992 ABS, K75 BA/1991 noABS, Ducati, Mobylette M1/1973
    

11Back to top Go down   Vibrations Empty Re: Vibrations Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:36 am

Ian Drinky

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92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:There have been quite a few threads on vibrations.

Check out bar end weights, they do make quite a difference. Make sure you have them in place.
Check out your throttle mechanism that is clean and well lubed so it doesn't need much effort. Consider one of those devices that allow you to keep throttle open without gripping it tightly.
Make sure grips are good and not too old.
Make sure front wheel is well balanced and running true.

Are you happy with the angles of the levers and handlebar angle/position. Lots fit bar risers.

After that its down to making sure engine is right as in injectors, balanced etc.
Thanks Olaf,
i was thinking of fitting some bar risers as i do find that i lean forward a bit, 
We spent a week driving around Ireland 2 years ago and wow what a great spot, i have a cousin that lives in Cork. chat soon Ian

    

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dark_gap

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92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:That's the one!

But also do check out the throttle operating mechanism in the twist grip. It uses a chain which works well and smooth provided the mechanism and the cable are in good order.

Important to clean it out occasionally and re lubricate it. Makes quite a difference.


I think if we obviate the bar end weights, cleaning completely the throttle mechanism and lubricating it with silicone spray ir will make the difference. Also we must remember only to clean and lubricate the mechanism, not the cable cause it has its own silicone cover...

If you find the answer please share with us! Very Happy

    

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