vibrations on the handlebars

massimt · July 11th, 2012, 10:46 AM

Hello everyone,
I rode my pani for 200 miles on the hwy yesterday and notice a lot of vibrations coming from the handlebars,does anybody experienced the same?
Thank you all.

George Villar · July 11th, 2012, 11:23 AM

Stop giving the bars a death grip, they are for steering and not to hold your body up with. If you are feeling vibrations from this smooth twin, then you are gripping the bars too hard.

rm4two · July 11th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Villar

Stop giving the bars a death grip, they are for steering and not to hold your body up with. If you are feeling vibrations from this smooth twin, then you are gripping the bars too hard.

+1 Twins do vibrate but the Pani is silky smooth. Ease up on the grip man lol

Phil · July 11th, 2012, 11:50 AM

i think it depends on your hands anatomy and where your nerves are.
For example, i have never felt my hands go numb on my aprilias, but for example when i ride my cannondale roadbike...
i also feel it when riding the panigale. maybe adjusting the angle of the steering bars helps... i will definitely check out different bar ends, too... any input appreciated as well!

massimt · July 11th, 2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks guys for the info

turnone · July 11th, 2012, 01:02 PM

I was about to post the same. I find that when riding with a lot of steering input, I start to notice my hands being sore from the vibrations. Didn't really pick up on it until this trip at the gap. Previously it was my palms being sore from bar input, now it feels more sore from the vibrations. I'll work on lighter on the bars, but hard when the road is super twisty, requiring a lot of input on the bars. Not like a sweepers or a normal racetrack where there is some time between the corners.

I feel it more on my left hand.

More riding adjustments in my future. I'm trying to work on body position and this may be affecting my hands.

Chris

efna · July 11th, 2012, 07:43 PM

I found softer grips reduced the vibration a bit. One thing that I have really noticed is that the return spring on the throttle is heavier than what was on my gixxer. I wish that it was a bit lighter.

chsnprodigy · July 12th, 2012, 03:25 AM

Another thing you may want to look at is how are your wrist while riding? Put your hand and for arm flat on a table and see how they are in-line with each other. A common mistake a lot of street rider do is they leave their brake and clutch lever at the OEM angle, and most of the time it puts your wrists at a bent up/bent back angle. Correcting the lever position will increase blood flow which decreases blood loss which then decreases the tingly feeling of hands falling asleep.

George Villar · July 12th, 2012, 04:50 AM

It's easy, just examine the way you grip the bars. It should be similar to gripping a screwdriver. TRY IT!!!!!!

SteveNunez · July 12th, 2012, 10:12 AM

My bars are buzzy too.........not as silky smooth as some here have declared..........various RPM ranges produce various amount of buzz!

zvez · July 12th, 2012, 11:53 AM

twins by definition have more vibration than inline 4, it's natural going to be transmitted in the bars. If it's really an issue you can always go to a heavier bar end weight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveNunez

My bars are buzzy too.........not as silky smooth as some here have declared..........various RPM ranges produce various amount of buzz!

Phil · July 12th, 2012, 12:29 PM

heavier than the 300 g already installed

?

efna · July 12th, 2012, 02:22 PM

If you change the weight used on the bar ends it will impact the frequency of the bar vibrations. This change in frequency may result is less numbing in your hards.

SteveNunez · July 12th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Come to think of it- the handlebar buzz is what is causing me to "tire" while riding- the buzz is indeed "strong".........if the bike were smoother- I could ride it for longer periods of time.....go for some padded gloves with this mount!
Sheesh that's when you know you're getting old- when handlebar vibrations are bothering you......I can't imagine how bad riding a H/D must be!

The future will be wild with silent, smooth electric bikes.........too bad that will be the next generation....I doubt I'll own one that can match today's sportbikes in my lifetime- but who knows!

supduc10 · July 12th, 2012, 03:03 PM

I rode the demo bike at my dealers last week and the vibes were one of the first things i noticed. When i got back the shop my right arm was tingling. I"d ridden 50 miles to the shop on my 1098 and was fine on that and on the same roads. I hold the bars lightly and i"m always aware of this so the steering tracks naturally. It only seemed to be really noticeable(the vibes) when holding a steady throttle position. Anyway I can"t be having that as a problem to me so i"ve bought a set of Euro-Racing carbon fibre clip on tubes. Gonna swap out the OE ones. Taking delivery of my Tri this saturday(14th) can"t wait. Just going to make it better.

Jayhawker · July 12th, 2012, 03:35 PM

I measured 1199 grips to be 3 3/4 " around v. 4" for 1198 stock grips
Thinner grips may cause some aching in hands
I'm going put 1198 grips om my 1199 as an experiment

zvez · July 12th, 2012, 05:21 PM

Sounds like you guys are holding on too firmly?

jdr racer · July 12th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Check the tightness of the bolts that hold the clip-ops. I felt a vibration on the right clip-on on my ride this past Sunday. When I got home and checked, the two bolts were lose so I snugged them up and now vibration is gone.

It is very true though, TWINS VIBRATE. the Panigale is smooth no doubt, but not as smooth as an inline 4. Everyone should check the tightness of a fastners every 200-300 miles!

massimt · July 13th, 2012, 06:55 AM

hi Jdr,
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is the clip-ops?
Thanks

jdr racer · July 13th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massimt

hi Jdr,
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is the clip-ops?
Thanks

Sorry clip-ons which are:

The handle bars basically.

July 11th, 2012, 10:46 AM	#1
massimt Junior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Bozeman Posts: 27 Thanks: 0	vibrations on the handlebars Hello everyone, I rode my pani for 200 miles on the hwy yesterday and notice a lot of vibrations coming from the handlebars,does anybody experienced the same? Thank you all.

July 12th, 2012, 03:03 PM	#15
supduc10 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Wallasey UK Posts: 304 Thanks: 8	vibrating bars I rode the demo bike at my dealers last week and the vibes were one of the first things i noticed. When i got back the shop my right arm was tingling. I"d ridden 50 miles to the shop on my 1098 and was fine on that and on the same roads. I hold the bars lightly and i"m always aware of this so the steering tracks naturally. It only seemed to be really noticeable(the vibes) when holding a steady throttle position. Anyway I can"t be having that as a problem to me so i"ve bought a set of Euro-Racing carbon fibre clip on tubes. Gonna swap out the OE ones. Taking delivery of my Tri this saturday(14th) can"t wait. Just going to make it better.

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July 11th, 2012, 11:23 AM	#2
George Villar Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: New York City Posts: 426 Thanks: 67 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Tricolore S, 1199 Panigale ABS, Bimota Tesi2D,DB-7,DB1,etc. BMW alpha Racing s1000rr	Stop giving the bars a death grip, they are for steering and not to hold your body up with. If you are feeling vibrations from this smooth twin, then you are gripping the bars too hard.

July 11th, 2012, 11:50 AM	#4
Phil Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: my garage Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 149 I Ride: oh yes, I do!!!	i think it depends on your hands anatomy and where your nerves are. For example, i have never felt my hands go numb on my aprilias, but for example when i ride my cannondale roadbike... i also feel it when riding the panigale. maybe adjusting the angle of the steering bars helps... i will definitely check out different bar ends, too... any input appreciated as well!

July 11th, 2012, 12:17 PM	#5
massimt Junior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Bozeman Posts: 27 Thanks: 0	Thanks guys for the info

July 11th, 2012, 01:02 PM	#6
turnone Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Cincinnati, OHIO, USA Posts: 267 Thanks: 1 I Ride: Own(ed): '09 Ape RS125 '08 CBR1KRR, '00 RC51, '00 RS50, '01 RS50 80cc, '98 VTR1000F, '90 FZR400R	I was about to post the same. I find that when riding with a lot of steering input, I start to notice my hands being sore from the vibrations. Didn't really pick up on it until this trip at the gap. Previously it was my palms being sore from bar input, now it feels more sore from the vibrations. I'll work on lighter on the bars, but hard when the road is super twisty, requiring a lot of input on the bars. Not like a sweepers or a normal racetrack where there is some time between the corners. I feel it more on my left hand. More riding adjustments in my future. I'm trying to work on body position and this may be affecting my hands. Chris

July 11th, 2012, 07:43 PM	#7
efna Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Peoria, AZ Posts: 335 Thanks: 14 I Ride: GSXR750 K7, 1199 Panigale	I found softer grips reduced the vibration a bit. One thing that I have really noticed is that the return spring on the throttle is heavier than what was on my gixxer. I wish that it was a bit lighter.

July 12th, 2012, 03:25 AM	#8
chsnprodigy Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Perryville MD Posts: 81 Thanks: 0	Another thing you may want to look at is how are your wrist while riding? Put your hand and for arm flat on a table and see how they are in-line with each other. A common mistake a lot of street rider do is they leave their brake and clutch lever at the OEM angle, and most of the time it puts your wrists at a bent up/bent back angle. Correcting the lever position will increase blood flow which decreases blood loss which then decreases the tingly feeling of hands falling asleep.

July 12th, 2012, 04:50 AM	#9
George Villar Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: New York City Posts: 426 Thanks: 67 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Tricolore S, 1199 Panigale ABS, Bimota Tesi2D,DB-7,DB1,etc. BMW alpha Racing s1000rr	It's easy, just examine the way you grip the bars. It should be similar to gripping a screwdriver. TRY IT!!!!!!

July 12th, 2012, 10:12 AM	#10
SteveNunez Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: NYC Posts: 112 Thanks: 0	My bars are buzzy too.........not as silky smooth as some here have declared..........various RPM ranges produce various amount of buzz!

July 12th, 2012, 12:29 PM	#12
Phil Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: my garage Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 149 I Ride: oh yes, I do!!!	heavier than the 300 g already installed ?

July 12th, 2012, 02:22 PM	#13
efna Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Peoria, AZ Posts: 335 Thanks: 14 I Ride: GSXR750 K7, 1199 Panigale	If you change the weight used on the bar ends it will impact the frequency of the bar vibrations. This change in frequency may result is less numbing in your hards.

July 12th, 2012, 02:50 PM	#14
SteveNunez Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: NYC Posts: 112 Thanks: 0	Come to think of it- the handlebar buzz is what is causing me to "tire" while riding- the buzz is indeed "strong".........if the bike were smoother- I could ride it for longer periods of time.....go for some padded gloves with this mount! Sheesh that's when you know you're getting old- when handlebar vibrations are bothering you......I can't imagine how bad riding a H/D must be! The future will be wild with silent, smooth electric bikes.........too bad that will be the next generation....I doubt I'll own one that can match today's sportbikes in my lifetime- but who knows!

July 12th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#16
Jayhawker Junior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: California Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Panigale S	I measured 1199 grips to be 3 3/4 " around v. 4" for 1198 stock grips Thinner grips may cause some aching in hands I'm going put 1198 grips om my 1199 as an experiment

July 12th, 2012, 05:21 PM	#17
zvez Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 145	Sounds like you guys are holding on too firmly?

July 12th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#18
jdr racer Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 68 Thanks: 2	Check the tightness of the bolts that hold the clip-ops. I felt a vibration on the right clip-on on my ride this past Sunday. When I got home and checked, the two bolts were lose so I snugged them up and now vibration is gone. It is very true though, TWINS VIBRATE. the Panigale is smooth no doubt, but not as smooth as an inline 4. Everyone should check the tightness of a fastners every 200-300 miles!

July 13th, 2012, 06:55 AM	#19
massimt Junior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Bozeman Posts: 27 Thanks: 0	hi Jdr, Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is the clip-ops? Thanks