Author Topic: handlebar buzzing!.......with 800 miles on the clock.  (Read 5367 times)

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BRADEY

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Reply #15 on: June 08, 2012, 02:15:13 pm
Do you still have the original chain?  It may be time for a new one. 

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Yes Scotty its still original. Do you guys also go for change of sprockets (front and back) with the new chain ??


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Reply #16 on: June 08, 2012, 04:20:48 pm
I usually do.  You get max life out of all the parts that way. I didn't when I changed mine at 6500 because the sprockets were still good, the chain had just died an early death.

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Reply #17 on: June 09, 2012, 06:53:25 pm
The old brit bike way of dampening the buzz was to fill the bars with lead shot or  fishing sinkers.  I'd wait until the bike is fully broken in to see if the buzz settles down. everything is just finding its place during the break in period.
The other solution we used was sand. Make sure to buy a bag of playground silica sand, don't go to the beach. It should be very dry. If my bike does not settle in after a 1000 miles or so, I'm going to fill my handle bars up!
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Reply #18 on: June 09, 2012, 11:17:40 pm
Past time for a new chain. Get a good one before it starts to eat your sprockets up!
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Reply #19 on: June 10, 2012, 12:49:05 am
I'm going to order a new one myself. So am I correct with a. 2011 C5 stock everything... A 530 o_ring at 102 links will fit? I've never owned a bike long though to wear out a chain.
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Reply #20 on: June 10, 2012, 12:55:39 am
Yup, 530 102 link.  I'd recommend an x-ring over and o-ring.  It's a better design and lasts a bit longer.  I'd also say that you can safely go with a clip rear link instead of a riveted one if that's an option.  That way you don't need a riveting tool.  I put rivet links on my sport bikes, they're a bit stronger and more secure, but I went with a clip on my RE and no problems.

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