12-15-2018, 04:01 AM
Re vibration.
I have noticed that oftentimes engine vibes are caused when exhausts aren't 'free floating.' On both my long gone twins (W 650 and T100 Bonnie) if the exhausts had been removed and replaced, and everything snugged up to spec before riding, I'd often experience new vibes that weren't there before.
The Bonnie presented lots of opportunities for this, since I removed the silencers before removing the rear wheel, replacing them once the wheel had been reinstalled.
I found that by barely snugging the muffler bolts and clamps just enough to hold things together, followed by a brisk run or two around the block, THEN tightening all bolts and clamps, things were much smoother. Guess it allowed all these parts to find their natural resting position before tightening.
Your results may vary.
Bob
I have noticed that oftentimes engine vibes are caused when exhausts aren't 'free floating.' On both my long gone twins (W 650 and T100 Bonnie) if the exhausts had been removed and replaced, and everything snugged up to spec before riding, I'd often experience new vibes that weren't there before.
The Bonnie presented lots of opportunities for this, since I removed the silencers before removing the rear wheel, replacing them once the wheel had been reinstalled.
I found that by barely snugging the muffler bolts and clamps just enough to hold things together, followed by a brisk run or two around the block, THEN tightening all bolts and clamps, things were much smoother. Guess it allowed all these parts to find their natural resting position before tightening.
Your results may vary.
Bob