Vibration through handle bars?

[Adamk2269]

Hi all, I have just brought a fazer 1000 2001. I have noticed a slight vibration through the standard handle bars? Can it e cured with replacing the bars? The standard ones still have the weights fitted

[Falcon 269]

Hi and welcome

Slight vibes are pretty normal and can't be eradicated completely by changing the bars, end weights or whatever.  That said, the standard bars often get changed for Renthals (758s are the most popular) because the latter are stronger and have a more comfortable drawback angle.

The earlier models were a bit more buzzy at certain revs than later ones.  Yamaha set the fuelling a bit lean at part throttle which can cause lean surge and vibes.  This can be improved with a bit of carb work.

You can keep vibes to a minimum by synching the carbs and generally making sure that the bike is well-serviced and set up as it should be.

Mike

[Adamk2269]

Cheers for that! It gives me something to have a go at!

[GrahamB]

This was a problem on the FZ750 too. I have heard storied of people melting lead into the clip ons in an attempt to add weight & damp out the vibes! 

[mcyoungy]

I've got a pair of 754's I'm looking to change if you're interested.

[Adamk2269]

Cheers for the offer but I'm just not struck on renthals!

[mcyoungy]

nor me!