RPS Hawk handlebar vibration :(

wilserchinarider · 08-17-2015, 11:16 AM

Any other Hawk owners experiencing a lot of vibration in the handlebars at mid to high RPM. Worst handlebar vibration I have experienced on any China bike. I checked all the motormount bolts and they all seem torqued. The vibration is only very noticeable on the handlebars, the seat, tank and other parts of the bike are pretty much vibe free.

I'm tempted to switch bars with an old GY2 Hi-bird beater to see if that helps. I know the Lifan GY-5 has a metal plug in the bar end, is this a weight of sorts to reduce vibration.

Tried a set of Pro Taper pillow top grips, and they don't do much to help.

Any other tips or tricks appreciated.

Thanks!

ps love the bike...hate the handlebar vibration

Mudflap · 08-17-2015, 12:01 PM

Try some bar end weights.

bogieboy · 08-17-2015, 12:57 PM

I noticed a substansial increase in bar vibes on my shineray when I installed a set of bark busters, I am guessing because it stiffened the bars up...

Weldangrind · 08-17-2015, 03:19 PM

A switch to aluminum bars often helps. Also, the use of mechanic's glove that are designed for impact wrenches are a benefit. They have a padded palm, and they're available at Lowe's, HD and Walmart.

pete · 08-19-2015, 03:33 AM

fill the bars with sand...
get a set of Vibanators...

blackhawkdown · 08-28-2015, 07:56 PM

got the hawk myself my anti vibration set up when i have the $

http://www.bikebandit.com/aftermarke...risers?m=17387

http://www.motosport.com/fasst-compa...ration-inserts

http://www.cestusline.com/glove-info...remblex-2.html

08-17-2015, 11:16 AM	#1
wilserchinarider Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 380	RPS Hawk handlebar vibration :( Any other Hawk owners experiencing a lot of vibration in the handlebars at mid to high RPM. Worst handlebar vibration I have experienced on any China bike. I checked all the motormount bolts and they all seem torqued. The vibration is only very noticeable on the handlebars, the seat, tank and other parts of the bike are pretty much vibe free. I'm tempted to switch bars with an old GY2 Hi-bird beater to see if that helps. I know the Lifan GY-5 has a metal plug in the bar end, is this a weight of sorts to reduce vibration. Tried a set of Pro Taper pillow top grips, and they don't do much to help. Any other tips or tricks appreciated. Thanks! ps love the bike...hate the handlebar vibration
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08-17-2015, 03:19 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	A switch to aluminum bars often helps. Also, the use of mechanic's glove that are designed for impact wrenches are a benefit. They have a padded palm, and they're available at Lowe's, HD and Walmart. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-19-2015, 03:33 AM	#5
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	fill the bars with sand... get a set of Vibanators... __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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08-28-2015, 07:56 PM	#6
blackhawkdown Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 25	got the hawk myself my anti vibration set up when i have the $ http://www.bikebandit.com/aftermarke...risers?m=17387 http://www.motosport.com/fasst-compa...ration-inserts http://www.cestusline.com/glove-info...remblex-2.html __________________ part time handyman and full time rider.. i only have 2 years riding experience but ive fallen in love already and its kept me off the streets until now!
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08-17-2015, 12:01 PM	#2
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	Try some bar end weights.
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08-17-2015, 12:57 PM	#3
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,042	I noticed a substansial increase in bar vibes on my shineray when I installed a set of bark busters, I am guessing because it stiffened the bars up...
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