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New Owner.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:11 pm
by greybika
Proud owner of a Falco since Saturday.
Now how can I reduce the big twin vibes at M-Way speeds??
They seem worse through the right bar, peg and mirror (but I can't see anything through the n/s mirror either!).
gotta go....sun's shining :)
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:22 pm
by Samray
Welcome aboard.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:31 pm
by GregD-UK
Hi,
Welcome, you might want too check and see if the vibration bar is still in the right hand handle
Could of had some damage on the right side, check the tightness of all components on the right I guess....
Could change the gearing if you do alot of miles on the M'way.
Re: New Owner.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:36 pm
by D-Rider
greybika wrote:Proud owner of a Falco since Saturday.
Now how can I reduce the big twin vibes at M-Way speeds??
They seem worse through the right bar, peg and mirror (but I can't see anything through the n/s mirror either!).
gotta go....sun's shining :)
Hi and welcome
I'm guessing you've got Dusty's old bike - all the way from Scotland.
Don't really have any vibration issues myself - mirrors are fine all the time - so can't really help you there.
Where in the Midlands are you? ..... there are a good number of us in the general area.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:41 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
Welcome
I would also check the right bar and other mounts
What's your credit rating?
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:06 pm
by Falconihlist
Welcome
Take note of the above post, once you get the bug, there's no going back. I'm just waiting for experian to put the bike on my credit file!
Re: New Owner.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:34 pm
by Kwackerz
greybika wrote:
Now how can I reduce the big twin vibes at M-Way speeds??
Ride at racetrack speeds?
Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the Site!
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:03 pm
by fastasfcuk
welcome,
come on answer andy's question.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:49 pm
by DavShill
Hi and welcome. Great bike, enjoy.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:07 pm
by Falcopops
Howdy,
Resonance is usually greater at a certain speed, my scientifically tried and tested method is to ride faster until you get to a point where either the vibration stops or you're so shit scared you don't notice the vibration anymore.
Enjoy your new bike.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:05 pm
by HowardQ
Welcome to the forum
You've bought a great bike!
New Owner.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:38 am
by greybika
Thanks for the warm welcome
Answers in no particular order.
I'm in Worcestershire.
D-Rider Yes it is 'Dusty's' bike.
I do have a shopping list ;)
@Falcopops Tried that lol!
GregD No no damage.Ever
The vibes aren't of major concern, I had a VTR for many years so they're not unexpected, just unwelcome.
Looking forward to many years of ownership with this one, now where's my plastic?
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:31 pm
by MartDude
Hello & welcome, Greybika
Whereabouts in Worcestershire? - I'm just over the border in Cleobury Mortimer. & Old Git & his Falco are in Worcester
Might you be able to make our Shropshire Meet (20 - 22 May)? details here :
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=7585 and
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=7482
New Owner.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:43 pm
by greybika
Unfortunately I can't make the May weekend, but hope to get to at least one of the meets this year!
Not far from Cleobury... on the Kidderminster side.
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:57 pm
by Nooj
Have you got proper steel bar-end weights, or the silly aluminium ones? Steel ones are factory fitted for a reason
