'09 Voyager running rough at speed

[MrMikey]

That drive sprocket has a bearing, like the wheel bearing. You might not see anything until the belt tension is released.

Yup, I was prying all around it in different directions, I think I would have noticed something, maybe not. Didn't hear any weird noises with the scope right on the block around it.
I'm going to ride it as is unless it gets worse........Mike

[mbarr10]

I thought WTF, this guys out to lunch

Yes I am, But It was a thought. Stranger things have happened. I am Betting it's the bike.
Good Luck with the fix.

Another Mike

[Snake Ranch]

Originally Posted by MrMikey

Yup, I was prying all around it in different directions, I think I would have noticed something, maybe not. Didn't hear any weird noises with the scope right on the block around it.
I'm going to ride it as is unless it gets worse........Mike

Sometimes you have to throw up your hands and say "let it develop a little more".

Right now it is whispering to you, something is going on here. But you can't put your finger on it.

If you think it is safe give it some more time to show itself.

Sometimes these things can worry a person to drinking.

[MrMikey]

Sometimes these things can worry a person to drinking

I need an excuse? LOL

[mike07nad]

Is there another Voyager rider around that you could get to take your bike for a ride. - There once was a member here who was just convinced his bike had a problem, the Dealer said it's normal (What do they know anyway), He was going nuts trying to troubleshoot the thing. I offered to go and ride his bike for him (I've had 3 Voyagers 09, 13 and 14) The vibration he was experiencing was the same engine vibration that all three of my Voyagers had. I'm gonna guess that another Voyager rider will say either "Hey that doesn't feel normal" or "Yea that feels just like mine did before I did this......." It would be even better if you were to find another Voyager rider who has the Ivan reflash and convince him to let you borrow it for a test ride to see if it fixes your issue.

[MrMikey]

Is there another Voyager rider around that you could get to take your bike for a ride.

To my knowledge no, I wish there was. Even tho I'm anal about someone riding my bike or any of my vehicles I'd do it in this instance....Mike

[mbarr10]

Is there another Voyager rider around that you could get to take your bike for a ride

Or even a Vaquero, they have the same suspension and forks, Fairing Ect.
But

I'm anal about someone riding my bike

I hear you, had my share of problems with that. But look at their Odometer to help you get over it. It may help some.

[MrMikey]

Ok, I'm a dumba$$...no...an idiot, no worse, whatever that might be.
I found the problem and it was on top of the seat behind the bars.....
It made me think when Mike mentioned the knee replacement making his dad feel different things, so I started thinking (never a good option) "what have I done recently that might have had an effect on the bike".
Went with a slightly lower tire pressure? nope, put it back to where I had it, no change.
Changed the oil? maybe I overfilled it, nope, alls well.
Washed it? nope, have done that more than once.
New helmet? I went from a lid to a 3/4 with visor, no way that would make my whole carcass vibrate. It does make my head shake when I have the visor up but that's understandable. Not to mention clutch, engine speed would not do anything that the helmet would affect...does it?
I've always used a lid/beanie but it drove my daughter nuts that if I ever went down I might as well have nothing so I bought a 3/4, a compromise to passify the kid LOL. It was very comfortable (an FS2 OF569), had an outer visor as well as a flip up tinted inner visor.
Well it does, it must be some kind of resonant frequency thing that the helmet amplifies or some damn thing as that's what it was.
I was out today and it was too effin' hot for the 3/4 so I stopped in at the bike shop and bought a lid/beanie whatever you call it, and lo and behold no vibration. I was beyond "WTF" this is not possible.
So, Moral of the story, don't ever discount the impossible as ridiculous as it may seem.
My thanks to all that replied, if nothing else I did loosen my belt up a bit which took some whine away.......Mike

[mike07nad]

You have left me speechless - Glad you found it. Isn't life funny when our minds are allowed to wander.

[MrMikey]

You have left me speechless

You speechless......imagine how I feel LOL.
If someone had told me that story, I'd say they're full of it..........Mike

[mbarr10]

Excellent,... a solution and it did not cost much and No down time. Happy riding.

[smokier]

Originally Posted by MrMikey

Ok, I'm a dumba$$...no...an idiot, no worse, whatever that might be.(snip)
I was out today and it was too effin' hot for the 3/4 so I stopped in at the bike shop and bought a lid/beanie whatever you call it, and lo and behold no vibration. I was beyond "WTF" this is not possible.
So, Moral of the story, don't ever discount the impossible as ridiculous as it may seem.
My thanks to all that replied, if nothing else I did loosen my belt up a bit which took some whine away.......Mike

Glad the problem is solved!
We have all done or , , or even and to ourselves!
Welcome to the club!

[Demolition Man]

Expect everyting, even the unexpected - I would say !


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