riceburner_imp
Running like a top
Not enough to be really noticeable,so I vote no.Get a pair of motorcycle gloves,they should absorb any minor vibes to the hands.As far as the other vibration goes you're on your own.Good luck with that.
Does your CB1100 vibrate?
- Thread starter dsinned_imp
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actually you cant say yes OR no...
there has been an article about the development of the CB1100 published after the EX model came out, and there you could read that around 4000RPM they wanted to give it a slight V-twin character.
And effectively, you can feel vibrations through the handlebar at around 4000rpm to around 4500rpm.
Below and above that, its smooth as silk.
EDIT:
for that small band of 500 rpm you feel vibrations, even less, I voted "No, my Deluxe doesn't vibrate"
(actually its an Ex)
First a young guy riding a blacked out Street Glide, I looked at him and I saw that engine shake like crazy at idle....
Than I looked at him and began to exaggerate and imitate him sitting all shaken up on his bike while saying, lots of vibrations huh
He laughed and I laughed and we both minded our own business.
Afterwards I saw a couple on another blacked out Street Glide.
It was actually the first time I noticed how much a Harley twin shakes...its almost extreme to see.
My dad has a XV1900/Stratoliner.
But I can't remember that V twin shake that much in idle.
And its no smooth free ride either.
there has been an article about the development of the CB1100 published after the EX model came out, and there you could read that around 4000RPM they wanted to give it a slight V-twin character.
And effectively, you can feel vibrations through the handlebar at around 4000rpm to around 4500rpm.
Below and above that, its smooth as silk.
EDIT:
for that small band of 500 rpm you feel vibrations, even less, I voted "No, my Deluxe doesn't vibrate"
(actually its an Ex)
I just experienced the same situation past week, twice.Elipten_imp said:
First a young guy riding a blacked out Street Glide, I looked at him and I saw that engine shake like crazy at idle....
Than I looked at him and began to exaggerate and imitate him sitting all shaken up on his bike while saying, lots of vibrations huh
He laughed and I laughed and we both minded our own business.
Afterwards I saw a couple on another blacked out Street Glide.
It was actually the first time I noticed how much a Harley twin shakes...its almost extreme to see.
My dad has a XV1900/Stratoliner.
But I can't remember that V twin shake that much in idle.
And its no smooth free ride either.
I'm arriving late to this party, but thought I would jump in anyway.
The Canadian CB is neither a standard or a deluxe. It has a 4 into 1 exhaust but also many deluxe features in electronics, ABS, etc., so I didn't cast a vote.
All bikes vibrate, but my CB vibrates so little that I don't even think about it. It's of no concern to me at all.
My butt gives out long before there is any concern about vibration
My answer is a weak yes, but a strong no.
I just ride it and enjoy.
The Canadian CB is neither a standard or a deluxe. It has a 4 into 1 exhaust but also many deluxe features in electronics, ABS, etc., so I didn't cast a vote.
All bikes vibrate, but my CB vibrates so little that I don't even think about it. It's of no concern to me at all.
My butt gives out long before there is any concern about vibration
My answer is a weak yes, but a strong no.
I just ride it and enjoy.
vegasdriver_imp
First service completed
it does vibrate, I can tell it is running that way. Try to enjoy it. I would keep checking the tach, to see if it is on, if it did not. The wheels also turn when I am going down the road. I can use the mirrors at any speed, I think they are amazing bikes, no complaints here. I just wish they had wire wheels and 4 into 4 exhaust stock.
ChipBeck_imp
Road warrior
Yes but it gets noticeably better when I shut off the engine.
Chip
Chip
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
There is some vibration but hardly noticeable and not at all irritating. Actually a pretty smooth mill for an in-line four.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
No. Can you say BMW K100?
Django
Road warrior
Try a K75 3-cylinder to see what a really smooth engine is. Great sound, too.
Wisedrum
Road warrior
But the look
It can turn off.
Wisedrum
It can turn off.
Wisedrum
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
arn't in-line 4's famous for being smooth?Riko_imp said:
To be smooth an in-line four needs a balance shaft. Now an in-line six, that's smooth.
rboe
Road warrior
A good buzz through the seat at 75-80mph.
arn't in-line 4's famous for being smooth?redbirds_imp said:
To be smooth an in-line four needs a balance shaft. Now an in-line six, that's smooth.
How smooth are goldwings compared to inline sixes?
There is only 1 inline six currently available, BMW's K1600. And from what I see on youtube, thays indeed one smooth powerplant.
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
After coming off HDs, I would say NO. I have bad wrists and the HD would kill them after a couple of hours. I can ride the CB for a day and have no wrist or hand issues, well....maybe after a day of twisties, but then it would be from holding on too tight, not the vibration.
EarsOnWheels_imp
Running like a top
I came from a KZ400 twin. I also feel no vibration from the CB1100, even after riding all day.Chapomis_imp said:
Occasionally, if I'm tense and wear my thin gloves, I can feel residual vibration. It's a reminder for me to relax.
Haystack_imp
Running like a top
If a machine does not vibrate when it's running, I have no interest in riding it.
emptysea
Road warrior
I have a friend whose wife wouldn't let him replace their washing machine for this exact reason.Haystack_imp said:
kmoney_imp
Road warrior
hmm, a BMW inline 4 to enforce your argument...now is that engine the rule or the execption to the rule?Riko_imp said:
I always thought: More cylinders, more smoothness... Google "primary and secondary balance." In general, you are right, since there is a smaller time between cylinder firings, but only certain designs are inherently balanced -- I6, 90° V8 w/counterweights, V12 and others...
dsinned_imp
Been there
Thread starter
I remember about 25 years ago there was a demonstration given by GM after first introducing the 1990 ZR-1 Corvette.
A nickel coin was balanced on edge on top of a running LT5 engine. This engine was developed by Lotus Engineering under contract to Chevrolet. It was an all aluminum V8 design, with DOHCs (32 valves), the first of its kind used in the mass produced ZR-1 Corvette, with a whooping $60,000 MSRP at the time. The LT5 made 375 BHP and 370 ft-lbs TQ with a redline of 7,000 rpm, and able to obtain a fuel economy of 25 mpg. Impressive!
To verify this "coin trick" could be done, I successfully did it myself on my own 1990 ZR-1. Does that mean there was zero vibration? No, just not enough to be of significance. Same for my CB1100.
Long story short, once while my ZR-1 was idling in my garage, without the parking brake set, I became distracted and left the garage. After a period of several minutes while I was away, all by itself, the car slowly inched its way forward and eventually rolled outside and "DOWN" my driveway, and came to a stop after impacting my neighbors fence across the street.
YES, ALL ROTATING MACHINES VIBRATE, only some do so more than others. lol
A nickel coin was balanced on edge on top of a running LT5 engine. This engine was developed by Lotus Engineering under contract to Chevrolet. It was an all aluminum V8 design, with DOHCs (32 valves), the first of its kind used in the mass produced ZR-1 Corvette, with a whooping $60,000 MSRP at the time. The LT5 made 375 BHP and 370 ft-lbs TQ with a redline of 7,000 rpm, and able to obtain a fuel economy of 25 mpg. Impressive!
To verify this "coin trick" could be done, I successfully did it myself on my own 1990 ZR-1. Does that mean there was zero vibration? No, just not enough to be of significance. Same for my CB1100.
Long story short, once while my ZR-1 was idling in my garage, without the parking brake set, I became distracted and left the garage. After a period of several minutes while I was away, all by itself, the car slowly inched its way forward and eventually rolled outside and "DOWN" my driveway, and came to a stop after impacting my neighbors fence across the street.
YES, ALL ROTATING MACHINES VIBRATE, only some do so more than others. lol
