New Vibration?
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New Vibration?
My back wheel axel Was not the same distance on both sides, so I did the adjustment. I made a 90*wire to measure from the swing arm hole to the center of the axel to make both sides the same length. Retorqued to 60 lbs.
Now about 2300 RPM I have a new vibration? Anybody know whats going on, or do I put it back where it was? Maybe the belt is out of wack?
Now about 2300 RPM I have a new vibration? Anybody know whats going on, or do I put it back where it was? Maybe the belt is out of wack?
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Thanks Jim, I did check it after I adj the axel. The belt deflected about 3/8 to 1/2 an inch, by the book.
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Belt, tires, bearings are all good.
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The belt should be checked in the tightest spot, but most people just check it where it is and that is usually OK. I align my back wheel different than the book says and have not had any trouble. I line it up so the belt is running in the middle of the rear pulley when turning the wheel forward. But I have measured it after doing this and it is usually with in a 1/32". I know others do it this way also.
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Thanks Span. I have check the belt cold and gone back thru everything again by the book. Iv checked the belt on the lift and on the grd with same deflection. I also rolled the wheel to it's tightest point before adjustment. Im about to go for a test drive to check out the vibration. Back in a bit.
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I went all the way back thru it again. Belt is cold, Lift the bike & turned the wheel to tightest spot & readjusted. Vib Seems to be better. Now wondering if the Top engine mount might be needing adjusted to get everything right. Ill have to pull the tank for that.
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Top mount adjusts the vertical alignment of the motor and drive train, it shouldn't affect vibes unless it is loose.
You could try shimming the front mount, that often works.
You could try shimming the front mount, that often works.
