Reducing handlebar and footpeg vibration: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Controls & Cables]]

Several of our experienced riders think that, compared to some other bikes, the Ninja 250 really doesn't have much vibration. But you wouldn't be reading this if you agreed. If you haven't been riding for long, try wait-and-see. Things might not seem so bad in a couple weeks or so.

Several of our experienced riders ~~have stated~~ that the Ninja 250 really doesn't have much ~~of a~~ vibration ~~problem, compared to some other bikes~~. But you wouldn't be reading this if you agreed. If you haven't been riding for long, try wait-and-see. Things might not seem so bad in a couple weeks or so.

One of the first things you should do is check your [[Checking engine mount bolts|motor mount bolts]]. If those are loose, the bike will give noticeably more vibration. It's also a safety issue.

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A common cause of perceived vibration in the handlebars is the so-called "death grip". You shouldn't be holding onto your bike for dear life; practice being [[Staying light on the bars|light on the bars]].

~~After you've tried the above stuff, if~~ you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration, ~~here are some things you can~~ try:

If you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration after you've tried the above stuff, try one or more of these:

*Lead: Fill your bars with lead, which could be BB shot used for shotguns or sinkers used for fishing.

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 [[Category:Controls & Cables]]
+Several of our experienced riders think that, compared to some other bikes, the Ninja 250 really doesn't have much vibration. But you wouldn't be reading this if you agreed. If you haven't been riding for long, try wait-and-see. Things might not seem so bad in a couple weeks or so.
-Several of our experienced riders have stated that the Ninja 250 really doesn't have much of a vibration problem, compared to some other bikes. But you wouldn't be reading this if you agreed. If you haven't been riding for long, try wait-and-see. Things might not seem so bad in a couple weeks or so.
 One of the first things you should do is check your [[Checking engine mount bolts|motor mount bolts]]. If those are loose, the bike will give noticeably more vibration. It's also a safety issue.
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 A common cause of perceived vibration in the handlebars is the so-called "death grip". You shouldn't be holding onto your bike for dear life; practice being [[Staying light on the bars|light on the bars]].
-After you've tried the above stuff, if you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration, here are some things you can try:
+If you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration after you've tried the above stuff, try one or more of these:
 *Lead: Fill your bars with lead, which could be BB shot used for shotguns or sinkers used for fishing.