Annoying vibration at 6k RPMs

jmisto · October 9th, 2012, 04:37 PM

My bike has developed an annoying vibration noise. It occurs at 6k RPMs. It doesn't matter which gear I'm in. It sounds like it's coming from the left side of the instrument cluster. It sounds like a piece of paper flapping but I can't find anything! The vibration goes away once I'm past 6k and doesn't begin until I get to 6k. Other than the noise, the bike is running great. Any ideas other than turning the music up?

Motofool · October 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM

A vibrating clutch lever is a common reason for this problem.

Try placing your hand over the lever when you hear the sound again.

jmisto · October 9th, 2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

A vibrating clutch lever is a common reason for this problem.

Try placing your hand over the lever when you hear the sound again.

That's where it sounds like it's coming from but it's not the problem. First thing I tried.

The noise is aggravating as hell!

Motofool · October 9th, 2012, 05:02 PM

With the help of a friend, you may be able to pinpoint the source.

I would believe that some bolt or nut in that area has gotten loose.

October 9th, 2012, 04:37 PM	#1
jmisto ninjette.org member Name: Jessica Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	Annoying vibration at 6k RPMs My bike has developed an annoying vibration noise. It occurs at 6k RPMs. It doesn't matter which gear I'm in. It sounds like it's coming from the left side of the instrument cluster. It sounds like a piece of paper flapping but I can't find anything! The vibration goes away once I'm past 6k and doesn't begin until I get to 6k. Other than the noise, the bike is running great. Any ideas other than turning the music up?

October 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	A vibrating clutch lever is a common reason for this problem. Try placing your hand over the lever when you hear the sound again. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 9th, 2012, 05:02 PM	#4
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	With the help of a friend, you may be able to pinpoint the source. I would believe that some bolt or nut in that area has gotten loose. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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