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How bad is vibration? - Cormanus - 10-26-2014
I get nothing but good, good, good, good vibrations from my CB1100.
RE: How bad is vibration? - rboe - 10-26-2014
You'll have to test ride one, but that said, I think that over time, for most of us, any vibration you may feel at first will probably go away. I've noticed a vibe at certain higher rams ranges when I first got the bike but today, with only a few thousand miles on her I don't notice them anymore.
The Griso has a vibe too, but much lower frequency so it's more of a heart beat.
RE: How bad is vibration? - flynrider - 10-26-2014
I've commented a few times on the buzz that can be felt through the bars at certain rpms, but I don't consider it problem. With the exception of my CB750 (which is amazingly smooth) the CB1100 is the smoothest bike I've owned.
Inline 4 engines have perfect primary balance, unlike singles and most twins. The mild buzz comes from a secondary imbalance when two of the pistons are at the top of the stroke and two are at the bottom. I don't consider it significant. I've done a few 400 mile days and it hasn't been an issue.
RE: How bad is vibration? - OldF7Guy_imp - 10-26-2014
(10-26-2014, 11:04 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I've commented a few times on the buzz that can be felt through the bars at certain rpms, but I don't consider it problem. With the exception of my CB750 (which is amazingly smooth) the CB1100 is the smoothest bike I've owned.
Inline 4 engines have perfect primary balance, unlike singles and most twins. The mild buzz comes from a secondary imbalance when two of the pistons are at the top of the stroke and two are at the bottom. I don't consider it significant. I've done a few 400 mile days and it hasn't been an issue.
I agree. I have a slight buzz in the grips at around 4K but its really minor. My 750 is no doubt about as smooth and smooth can get imo.
My 96 VFR 750 was smooth as glass - nhawk7504_imp - 10-27-2014
I Amtrak'd it to Sanford FL from New England and my brother picked it up there and rode it 100 miles home. He called and said, "I passed a truck doin a buck twenty five like it was standing still." I said, well, based on the bike that won at Daytona, AMA Superbike Title and the Isle of Man. - But the riding position was more tiring on long rides and it did not lend itself to touring as easily as the CB11 does. - Many people like Renthal bars for vibration. I noticed vibration in the CB11 seat on the highway. Guess I should have brought the wife!
RE: How bad is vibration? - Motogeezer1949_imp - 10-29-2014
Dang, so you had the speed limiter removed? Cool
How bad is vibration? - Ridem32_imp - 11-01-2014
Motogeezer if it's a 13 model UK bike no speed limiter from the factory like the USA bikes have
. The 13 UK bikes run free. Not sure about the 14 UK bikes