Vibration

Discussion in 'Thunderbird' started by Stevie, Jul 30, 2018.

  1. Stevie

    Stevie Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    49
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Cincinnati OH
    2014 Thunderbird Lt noticable vibration coming from the engine around 2500 rpm, up through handlebars. On a long ride, my hands start to feel numb. Any ideas or thoughts?
     
    #1
  2. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2017
    Messages:
    288
    Likes Received:
    212
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Location:
    San Rafael
    loose motor mounts?
     
    #2
  3. Stevie

    Stevie Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    49
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Cincinnati OH
    Everything is tight, thanks though
     
    #3
  4. KevinK

    KevinK Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    39
    Trophy Points:
    13
    Location:
    Timberlake, NC USA
    I think this motor design has a balance shaft, could this be an internal engine issue with the balance shaft?
     
    #4
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2013
    Messages:
    8,102
    Likes Received:
    5,072
    Trophy Points:
    1,000
    Location:
    Central France
    What about cylinder balance - maybe they need balancing ?
     
    #5
  6. Stevie

    Stevie Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    49
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Cincinnati OH
    Thanks for all the info...this only happens around 2500-3000 rpms. I guess there is going to have to be some vibration, it is a big twin. I have just read that some guys say how smooth the lt and commander are.
     
    #6
Loading...

Share This Page