Handle bar vibration)))))

[coarsegoldkid]

I think these S2R1000 models are supposed to be smoother than what I'm experiencing.  I bought the bike used and the vibs have been that way from my first extended ride.  Are there any things fellow owners have found to cause vibration, especially with regard to the throttle hand numbness.

[uclabiker06]

So, let me see if i understand you.  You think the vibration is causing the numbness?  Or do you think you are just leaning too forward? 

[64duc]

 Any combination of the above. my 900 did the same thing.

[He Man]

you can try lubing the throttle cable and stop grabbing the throttle so hard. it will help with relaxing ur muscles.

[coarsegoldkid]

I have mounted higher and more pullback bars so I'm no longer leaning on them like the stock bar position.  The left side doesn't get vibration anywhere near as the right.  I make a conscious effort to keep a light touch on the bars.  I get the same feeling when I use my two-stroke weedwacker.  So yes I think vibration is causing numbness.

[coarsegoldkid]

Throttle cable is new and lubed, so is the throttle to bar interface.

[stopintime]

The right hand side shouldn't vibrate more than the left? It sounds like your right hand is sensitive.
I don't know if anything can be done, but maybe try a physio.

I enjoy my Grip Puppies, which are foam tubes mounted in addition to your excisting grips.

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CST&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=GRIPPUP

[ducpainter]

The older Monsters used a heavy weight in the bar end to reduce vibrations in the bars.

Maybe try that.

[coarsegoldkid]

Bar ends are OEM and weigh more than aftermarket one I have seen. Although I feel that the state of tune is good as the bike runs well.  Admittedly I haven't compared it to another 1K Monster.  I wonder if anything in the state of tune could be diagnosed to be the cause of unwanted vibrations- a spark plug, or ignition timing or cam timing.  How about the dry clutch?  It sure does rattle under the solid cover.  Stock exhaust is mounted with isolators.  My Quat ExBox is mounted directly to the engine case.  Could that inject some vibrations?  And finally would the modified exhaust itself be the cause?  No change has been made to the ECU, however I read somewhere where none was necessary with this exhaust.

[stopintime]

You probably have the heavy OEM bar ends, so nothing more to be done with those.

All the things you mention contributes to vibration, but they're "normal" and a part of riding a motorcycle.
It doesn't sound like your state of tune, spark plug a.s.o. is causing this.

Exhaust mounted directly.... hmmm.... maybe. Haven't tried it.

One small thing not mentioned - a very tight chain can cause a buzz. Check it?

Apart from my Grip Puppies suggestion, all I have is to have another Duc rider test yours/you test his or see a dealer/good shop. Even then, there's still the question of why this is only an issue with your right hand. Have you checked your mirrors to see if you can establish if the vibration is indeed only on the right side or both?

[uclabiker06]

Yeah you can get bar risers as well.  I also came across a product called "snake" something or another that is made to reduce vibration in the handlebars for Harleys.  Its a spring shaped thing that you stuff in the handle bar and supposedly reduces vibration.

[He Man]

you mean like a welders hammer?

motovationusa also sells weights connected to bar ends.

[Privateer]

http://www.barsnake.com/

[uclabiker06]

Yeah, that.

[coarsegoldkid]

I'll have to give that liquid barsnake a try.
Have any riders of S2R1000 or others that have changed from stock exhaust systems did you use the isolators that Ducati uses to mount the cat.  Mine were not used but I think I can mount it with them if the exbox doesn't hang lower.  With the bike jacked up to max ride height my riding buddy says its very close to touching the ground.  When I return from a two-week tour with my BMW I'll look into it.  I also need to install my new Penske shock!