Gas tank vibrating

ec7771 · 05-31-2010, 07:49 PM

I got the bike back together after doing the cam chain tensioners, fluids etc and managed to get out for a ride this past weekend. When i put the tank back on one of the rubber cushions which are on either side of the tank mounted on the frame was missing, so I added a piece of 1/8" rubber to the left side of the bike. I hadn't noticed a vibration before but now it's noticeable. Cruising at low speeds no vibration, but if I role on or off the throttle hard tank vibration is really noticeable. Any thoughts....

Thanks
Ed

cactusjack · 05-31-2010, 08:15 PM

Go get a rubber bumper from your dealer.

DAMPER,FUEL TANK 92075-125 $2.51

Information quoted is from www.cheapcycles.com

**krash** · 05-31-2010, 08:22 PM

"When i put the tank back on one of the rubber cushions which are on either side of the tank mounted on the frame was missing"

I think I would be looking for the missing rubber mount.

Many hardware stores have an assortment of rubber grommets, maybe you could find something thicker to match the other side.

hammer · 05-31-2010, 08:27 PM

I am with CJ. Buy 2 of the stock dampers so you have a spare. I bought a spare damper and a spare hard bag lower mounting gasket. I have already used the spare bag gasket.

jandreu · 05-31-2010, 09:04 PM

Thread highjack

I used a little contact cement on the bag rubbers so they do not fall off the bag supports.

nightflight1 · 05-31-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

I am with CJ. Buy 2 of the stock dampers so you have a spare. I bought a spare damper and a spare hard bag lower mounting gasket. I have already used the spare bag gasket.

I lost my spare hard bag lower mounting gasket a couple of years ago and had to improvise but it still does not fit correctly. The dealer was not interested in looking for a part # and ordering. Someday I may find a dealer who will order a CHEAP item for me.

hammer · 05-31-2010, 09:46 PM

You can cut the middle out of a toilet flapper as a stop gap for the bag mount. Walmarts are everywhere now. I still remember the look on the cashiers face when I told her it was for my motorcycle.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-31-2010, 11:06 PM

Guess I am fortunate that Cycle World in Gadsden, Alabama has ordered anything I have ever wanted. Don't even have to pay first just pay when the part comes in. I ordered a gromet for the left side cover and it was less than $2.00 and the guy I deal with always orders and it comes in fast.

cactusjack · 05-31-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Flight

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

I am with CJ. Buy 2 of the stock dampers so you have a spare. I bought a spare damper and a spare hard bag lower mounting gasket. I have already used the spare bag gasket.

I lost my spare hard bag lower mounting gasket a couple of years ago and had to improvise but it still does not fit correctly. The dealer was not interested in looking for a part # and ordering. Someday I may find a dealer who will order a CHEAP item for me.

Also from www.cheapcycleparts.com :

DAMPER 92161-0237 $4.11

hammer · 05-31-2010, 11:17 PM

You dah man CJ. That's a great price. It's something like $12 up here???

**ringadingh** · 06-01-2010, 11:38 AM

That gas tank grommett is also the part that causes squeeks after a while on the bike.
Coat it with a bit of silicone grease when you install it.

cactusjack · 06-01-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

You dah man CJ. That's a great price. It's something like $12 up here???

By the time you add shipping from Cheap Cycle Parts, it's probably $12 anywhere.

ec7771 · 06-02-2010, 07:00 AM

Thanks Everyone. I didn't think that adding that piece of rubber would make much of a difference seeing as there wasn't one there before but it's actually made the vibration more noticeable. The original damper was gone before I bought the bike, I'm going to the dealer and hopefully he has them in stock. Be nice to get that fixed before Sunday. There is 18 of us leaving for Nashville on Sunday so I'm trying to make sure everything is in top shape.

Ed

cactusjack · 06-02-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ec7771

Thanks Everyone. I didn't think that adding that piece of rubber would make much of a difference seeing as there wasn't one there before but it's actually made the vibration more noticeable. The original damper was gone before I bought the bike, I'm going to the dealer and hopefully he has them in stock. Be nice to get that fixed before Sunday. There is 18 of us leaving for Nashville on Sunday so I'm trying to make sure everything is in top shape.

Ed

Uh, don't hold your breath. Don't be surprised if the dealer has never stocked them.

05-31-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
ec7771 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Gas tank vibrating I got the bike back together after doing the cam chain tensioners, fluids etc and managed to get out for a ride this past weekend. When i put the tank back on one of the rubber cushions which are on either side of the tank mounted on the frame was missing, so I added a piece of 1/8" rubber to the left side of the bike. I hadn't noticed a vibration before but now it's noticeable. Cruising at low speeds no vibration, but if I role on or off the throttle hard tank vibration is really noticeable. Any thoughts.... Thanks Ed Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2010, 08:15 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Gas tank vibrating Go get a rubber bumper from your dealer. DAMPER,FUEL TANK 92075-125 $2.51 Information quoted is from www.cheapcycles.com __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-31-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
krash Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sutton West Virginia Posts: 430	Gas tank vibrating "When i put the tank back on one of the rubber cushions which are on either side of the tank mounted on the frame was missing" I think I would be looking for the missing rubber mount. Many hardware stores have an assortment of rubber grommets, maybe you could find something thicker to match the other side. __________________ Rick (Krash) Kestner Sutton, West Virginia VBA #01448 2008 Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver *the coolest colors*
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05-31-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Gas tank vibrating I am with CJ. Buy 2 of the stock dampers so you have a spare. I bought a spare damper and a spare hard bag lower mounting gasket. I have already used the spare bag gasket. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Gas tank vibrating Thread highjack I used a little contact cement on the bag rubbers so they do not fall off the bag supports. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2010, 09:46 PM	#7
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Gas tank vibrating You can cut the middle out of a toilet flapper as a stop gap for the bag mount. Walmarts are everywhere now. I still remember the look on the cashiers face when I told her it was for my motorcycle. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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05-31-2010, 11:06 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Gas tank vibrating Guess I am fortunate that Cycle World in Gadsden, Alabama has ordered anything I have ever wanted. Don't even have to pay first just pay when the part comes in. I ordered a gromet for the left side cover and it was less than $2.00 and the guy I deal with always orders and it comes in fast. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-31-2010, 11:17 PM	#10
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	Gas tank vibrating You dah man CJ. That's a great price. It's something like $12 up here??? __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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06-01-2010, 11:38 AM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Gas tank vibrating That gas tank grommett is also the part that causes squeeks after a while on the bike. Coat it with a bit of silicone grease when you install it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-02-2010, 07:00 AM	#13
ec7771 Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Gas tank vibrating Thanks Everyone. I didn't think that adding that piece of rubber would make much of a difference seeing as there wasn't one there before but it's actually made the vibration more noticeable. The original damper was gone before I bought the bike, I'm going to the dealer and hopefully he has them in stock. Be nice to get that fixed before Sunday. There is 18 of us leaving for Nashville on Sunday so I'm trying to make sure everything is in top shape. Ed
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