Date: 19-03-24  Time: 05:33 am

Author Topic: Fazer8 brake vibration  (Read 1621 times)

Callmecollin

  • Cager in Training
  • Posts: 2
    • View Profile
Fazer8 brake vibration
« on: 18 October 2017, 08:48:20 pm »
Hi guys, yust bought a 2012 Fazer8 last week and I'm finding when I apply the front brake it feels like it's working a motor. There is quite a bit of vibration from it and can feel it most when I'm stationery.
The place I bought it from said that's the way it is, anyone out there have it happening to them?

slappy

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,797
    • Main bike:
      Other
    • - MT09
    • View Profile
Re: Fazer8 brake vibration
« Reply #1 on: 18 October 2017, 10:50:26 pm »
Front brakes on any bike should be smooth with no vibration, discs could be warped, pads/pistons sticking, steering head bearings could need adjusting or replacing.
I don't understand what you mean when you say you can feel it most when stationery?


But if you bought it from a dealer or trader you should take it straight back and tell them to put it right or give you your money back.

Fazerider

  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 2,214
    • Main bike:
      FZS600 98-99
    • View Profile
Re: Fazer8 brake vibration
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2017, 11:07:26 pm »
If it happens when stationary I can only think it's a faulty ABS.

celticbiker

  • Club Racer
  • ****
  • Posts: 441
    • Main bike:
      Fazer8
    • View Profile
Re: Fazer8 brake vibration
« Reply #3 on: 19 October 2017, 12:24:38 am »
+1 for ABS unit.
Where are you based? Maybe someone could offer a second opinion.
I'd be happy to have a look if you are within 100 miles of Newport.
(\__/) This is bunny. Copy and paste
(x'.'x) bunny onto your page to help
(")-(") him gain world domination!

Callmecollin

  • Cager in Training
  • Posts: 2
    • View Profile
Re: Fazer8 brake vibration
« Reply #4 on: 19 October 2017, 08:15:49 am »
Thanks for saying you would look at it for me but I live in Belfast.
The bike was taken back to the dealer's yesterday were they said, it's the way it is!
With the bike stationary and ticking over, when I pull the front brake lever even a few mm the vibration can be felt. Seems it comes from under the seat but could be wrong on that one.

BBROWN1664

  • Administrator
  • GP Hero
  • ******
  • Posts: 13,062
  • Should get out more!
    • Main bike:
      FZS600 00-01
    • - Tracer 900
    • View Profile
    • My website
Re: Fazer8 brake vibration
« Reply #5 on: 19 October 2017, 08:42:42 am »
If its not the lever pulsing but from elsewhere on the bike I would go with the other people and say its the ABS pump.Find where it is and make sure its bolted down properly.
Another ex-Fazer rider that is a foccer again