Handlebar vibrations in Gen II?

[texas-ss-tornado]

Well, just put the first 100 miles on my 2015 VMAX, and my right hand was numb in about 50 miles. Anyone else have this problem? I had the same issue with my B-King as was able to get most of it out with "Vibranators", have to see if these are available for the VMAX. I assume any 7/8 bar ones would work though?

 

[Chopcor]

They might, but I believe the bar ends on the new max use an insert that stays in the bar when you remove the ends? Someone else can confirm this, as I have never removed mine, but I know its been an issue with replacement bar end mirrors...

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

That's basically what Vibranators are:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/s05-b02-r06-n02-m01-t150-brt.htm

 

[Chopcor]

Ahh, should be good to go then :biglaugh:

 

[Chopcor]

BTW- I dont know if you plan on putting a factory backrest on that, but if you do, I have a spare black OEM luggage rack in the package never used I'd let go cheap.

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

BTW- I dont know if you plan on putting a factory backrest on that, but if you do, I have a spare black OEM luggage rack in the package never used I'd let go cheap.

I just bought this back rest setup tonight, compatible with it?

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-2S3-F84U0-V0-00.html

 

[Itgoes]

Just a heads up.....I buy almost everything from these guys.
They usually have the best pricing.

http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/oemcat...70020f7c2e0b0b/low-profile-passenger-backrest

 

[dannymax]

Just a heads up.....I buy almost everything from these guys.
They usually have the best pricing.

http://www.stadiumyamaha.com/oemcat...70020f7c2e0b0b/low-profile-passenger-backrest

+1 They have been beating the competition on factory accessories for years....even found me a brand new tank for my '85 XJ700X a few years ago....and those things are scarce as hen's teeth. :biglaugh:

 

[vmax1968]

Never heard of those but man I could definitely use a pair on the 2009 VMAX and the Shadow Aero. The numbness and tingling on my hands when I ride over 45 minutes is pretty significant in the Shadow. That was is not the case on with the 2004 VMAX.

That's basically what Vibranators are:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/s05-b02-r06-n02-m01-t150-brt.htm

 

[vmax1968]

Digging more in the forums I found feedback on the Throttlemeister cruise control. Folks that swear by them. Anybody has experience with these?

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

Well, the Vibranators worked on my B-King, no reason to think they shouldn't work on the new VMAX, so I went ahead and ordered some. Will post results after I install and ride with them! unk:

 

[cliffclaven]

Weird, my 2011 doesn't vibe the bars much at all.

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

Weird, my 2011 doesn't vibe the bars much at all.

Maybe it's just my big, old fat hands? I've seemed to have this issue on more than one bike, that's for sure! Even with gloves on, it only improves "a little bit." :ummm:

 

[vmax1968]

Well, the Vibranators worked on my B-King, no reason to think they shouldn't work on the new VMAX, so I went ahead and ordered some. Will post results after I install and ride with them! unk:

Looking forward to the feedback and pictures! :clapping:

 

[marsmax85]

My hands are bad I have used a jackhammer for thirty years I have tried bb's in the bar I order vibrators just to find out my bars are not stock so they don't fit . I still use the bb's and I rapped bicycle bar tape around grips helps a little .

 

[Chopcor]

I just bought this back rest setup tonight, compatible with it?

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-2S3-F84U0-V0-00.html

The picture doesn't show up, but if that's a OEM backrest, then yes my luggage rack is compatible, but its black, not silver.

 

[texas-ss-tornado]

The picture doesn't show up, but if that's a OEM backrest, then yes my luggage rack is compatible, but its black, not silver.

Yea, that's not gonna work for me, but thanks for the offer! This is the one you're talking about, correct?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2015-Y...-00-/331519302796?hash=item4d30171c8c&vxp=mtr

 

[vmax1968]

Just came back from a ride paying special attention to the vibration and I boy does it vibrates way more than my Gen 1. It was only a 55 miles ride and my hands ended up tired and numb. I wonder how much improvement will make changing to Rizoma Sport grips and adding the vibranators.

 

[Chopcor]

Yea, that's not gonna work for me, but thanks for the offer! This is the one you're talking about, correct?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2015-Y...-00-/331519302796?hash=item4d30171c8c&vxp=mtr

Correct that's the one I have, but black

 

[eggohead]

I demo'd a Gen2 but for a 20 ride I didn't notice it too much. I did install solid steel engine mounts on my Gen1 last year and it was horrible....I bought the vibernators, still didn't help much. This spring I pulled out 4 (front) of the 6 steel mounts and put stock back in the big difference.. Prior to the engine mounts I had the black foam grips, and never had an issue with viberations... I think I would go back if I plan on doing a long road trip.. I had them for 6 years before they wore out...