June 5th, 2015, 08:37 AM | #1 |
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(Not so) Good Vibrations.. gearing change?
Just filled up the 7th or 8th tank of gas on my little Ninjette, running about a 20 mile commute that goes from light traffic residential for 2 miles, to 65mph higway (i do about 70) for 12 miles, then 80 on a superhigway for 3 miles.
I'm noticing that around 8,500 rpm there is a vibration, which works out to 63 mph or so. Probably just some kind of natural engine harmonic, not a huge deal but I'm thinking of making a gearing change and I don't want to put that vibration in the middle of my 65-70 cruising range. Do those of you who have made the 15/45 switch notice a vibration at cruising 65-70? I'm also thinking maybe putting a little more load on the engine will help take some of that vibration out. It seems to be worse when i'm decelerating or under light throttle. |
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June 5th, 2015, 08:43 AM | #2 |
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oh yeah, speeds that i'm referencing are 'actual' my speedo doesn't work so i use a GPS smartphone attached to my handlebars. I just noticed that on the gearing calculator at Ninja250.org, there is a pretty big descrepancy if you're talking real or indicated.
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June 5th, 2015, 08:50 AM | #3 |
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No gearing change will solve all the buzziness from the lil ninja. While 15/4x does seem to help a lot, it's still there somewhat.
Also, check your motor mount bolts too.
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June 5th, 2015, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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thanks for the reply, yeah i'm not trying to get rid of the natural 'buzzyness' (trust me, i ride two strokes, i'm used to it) there is a very particular harmonic that shows up in my handlebars right from 8300-8600. Just wondering if anyone else specifically noticed that or if it is something i should investigate.
at 10k rpm, the engine is really quite amazing. That must be the 'tuned' rpm for the balance shaft because everything quiets down and gets butter smooth. I'll go with the 15th just to save wear and tear, see what it does, even if it nets 10% better fuel economy and saves some wear and tear on the engine it is worth it, not like i need the acceleration. I just checked bolts last night after i realized my left side passenger peg and muffler bolt fell out on the ride home (lost the peg, bummer) nothing seems to be loose. I lost one of the grab handle bolts last weekend, i loaned the bike to a friend that was in town. Pretty typical bolt shedding for a new bike until I can figure out all what needs lockwasher/safety wire/ loctite and get that taken care of. |
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June 5th, 2015, 12:58 PM | #6 |
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June 5th, 2015, 02:24 PM | #7 | |
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Check that the three engine/frame anchors are torqued down as specified. If they are, check the chain for wear above the specified limit and for links that cannot be moved easily respect to the next links. If all OK, check for sideways play in the swing arm pivot.
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June 17th, 2015, 03:24 PM | #8 |
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Are you referring to handlhandlebar Buzz? If so I recommend changing the OEM bar ends, to heavier ones, like mine. I have them installed on both the Ninjette and EX500, that and better grips.
Also try relaxing your grip and the bars. Extra Heavy Bar Ends
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June 18th, 2015, 07:06 AM | #9 |
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Thanks Ghostt, thats a good suggestion. I'll probably go ahead and make something like that once I knock out some of the more 'pressing' ergo issues... namely the seat pressing my nuts into the tank.
The bike does 'sit out' and we've had a lot of rain so i think a new chain, front sprocket are in order. It was an o-ring chain at one point but it sat outside before i got it and some genius removed the chain guard so it takes a beating. |
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Inexpensive aluminum chain guard upgrade/modification.
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June 26th, 2015, 08:36 AM | #11 |
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I have an '04 that makes a buzz sound somewhere around 7k-8k RPMS. It seems to be coming from a little deeper down below the handlebars closer to the radiator or something. Totally annoying.
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June 26th, 2015, 08:59 AM | #12 | |
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If it is a bar buzz, see miy statement.
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August 31st, 2015, 02:36 PM | #13 |
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Forgot I posted this, and since another post just got made asking about this, I figured I'd check back in.
Went to the 15th sprocket, JT brand, very nice. I also replaced my chain and went with a cheap one. I might eventually get around to making a new chain guard but I got other projects for now. The 7500-8500 rpm buzzing in the handlebars is there and worse, way worse. It now goes up to about 9000 which is exactly 70 mph. My right wrist really takes a pounding on the ride into work. That said, spreading out the gears with the taller sprocket makes the bike a lot more rideable in traffic. You don't run out of gear as quickly and you can actually use the lower gears for riding around rather than having to just click through them. The bike probably could take a few more teeth off the rear sprocket and still be rideable but for now stock rear and 15 front are working well. I used the same length 106 link chain and it is slightly further in on the adjuster but well within range. I'm getting a really nasty whine in my final drive from something, either my cush drive carrier bearing, wheel bearing, or output shaft bearing are getting ready to go, hopefully its not the output shaft one, i think that dictates a split engine case... |
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August 31st, 2015, 04:42 PM | #14 |
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Bearings that are going bad make a high pitch noise.
Sound from output shaft will change more when torque changes.
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