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Does the 300's vibrate bad?
Rob
Rob
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there should be almost no vibration. i'm so used to no vibration on my 300 that every other 2t i get on i notice the vibration right away.
My 2010 300 shakes like a paint mixer. It's the thing I hate most about the bike, because it puts my hands to sleep and really makes racing hard sometimes. Everybody that takes a spin on it, comments on the vibration. Yes, the motor mounts are tight.
I've thought about trying to get the crank balanced by some machine shop. Not sure if this is worth the effort or not. In all fairness, my Husky WR250 vibrates almost as bad.
I've thought about trying to get the crank balanced by some machine shop. Not sure if this is worth the effort or not. In all fairness, my Husky WR250 vibrates almost as bad.
desertgasser300
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My 300 has a small vibration, but my 97' 250 is smooth as butter dripping off a hot biscuit!!!
But, nothing compared to my old KX250, that thing would make my feet ache.
But, nothing compared to my old KX250, that thing would make my feet ache.
Jakobi
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Yep! On the stand I give it some gass and then as the revs drop theres a noticable vibe that rattles the pipe if the o-rings are worn and is also visble on the plastic side guard over the pipe. Its only really felt in the pegs when cruising at a certain speed. Somewhat like a massage. Other than that you just feel the vibes build a bit with the revs and the power. Not annoying while riding. Mines also a 2010.
I threw a leg over a friends 2011 and his was sooo smoooth.
I threw a leg over a friends 2011 and his was sooo smoooth.
Jakobi
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It appears it comes down to individual bikes and how much we all notice. A few things to consider.
Flywheel balance and Crank balance would be probably most likely in causing the variances. I've also read that certain bar/grip combos can change how much the vibes are felt. My 2010 uses the Twin walls which apparently transfer the vibes quite well.
Flywheel balance and Crank balance would be probably most likely in causing the variances. I've also read that certain bar/grip combos can change how much the vibes are felt. My 2010 uses the Twin walls which apparently transfer the vibes quite well.
Check the trans oil level, make sure it's not over full.
You can neutralize the motor by loosening ALL the motor mounts, including the swingarm pivot bolt and the head stays.
Start the engine and rev a few times.
Retighten all the motor mount bolts-start at the swing arm pivot and work your way to the front.
The head stay bars should be parallel and not squeezed together at the head. You may have to shim it if it is.
The exhaust pipe should slide on/off without binding.
Basically, you're looking to eliminate any vibration causing harmonics.
You can neutralize the motor by loosening ALL the motor mounts, including the swingarm pivot bolt and the head stays.
Start the engine and rev a few times.
Retighten all the motor mount bolts-start at the swing arm pivot and work your way to the front.
The head stay bars should be parallel and not squeezed together at the head. You may have to shim it if it is.
The exhaust pipe should slide on/off without binding.
Basically, you're looking to eliminate any vibration causing harmonics.
Todd5774
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This all great info. I really look forward to riding my new scooter...300hunny six Dayz.
Thanks guys. Rob
Thanks guys. Rob
skid jackson
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my 06 de 300 vibrated pretty good, you could feel it in the pegs and bars. I got used to it ... my 11 250 is pretty smooth
