I'm looking to buy a FJ-09 / Tracer. Coming from my current bike, a 2010 Versys 650 with aftermarket shield, I have two complaints, vibration and wind protection. On two test drives now the very high frequency vibration coming through the handlebars has caused numb consequently painful hands. This is a deal killer for me unless it is resolvable. Is there any easy/common fix for this? For instance installing rubber dampers at triple trees, etc..
Check tension of the chain; in my case, it was too tight for my weight and was the cause of vibrations; having it loose, now of 1 inch or a bit more free play (with me on the bike), was the solution.
Hello there,
i bought a 2016 FJ-09 Tracer and I am quite happy with it. But very short after riding some hours, I noticed the strange vibrations around 4000 - 5000 rpm.
Does loosen the chain really cure that issue?
@alquimista: How did you measure the chain slack? I will try to set it to 1 inch with me on the bike - did you measure the up-way and the down-way?
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i bought a 2016 FJ-09 Tracer and I am quite happy with it. But very short after riding some hours, I noticed the strange vibrations around 4000 - 5000 rpm.
Does loosen the chain really cure that issue?
@alquimista: How did you measure the chain slack? I will try to set it to 1 inch with me on the bike - did you measure the up-way and the down-way?
Thanks :-)