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01' 5 hunny vibratin'son of a gun

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99raptor:
I just purchased a 01' kx500 and the vibration is ruining my rides.I've  talked to a few other big bore 2stroke guys and they say its normal vibration.Would an aftermarket heavy flywheel stop any of this arm numbing,testicle shakin vibe?

redlined_KX500:
 
I replaced the stock handlebar and clamp assembly with fat bars and their allen head clamp and put some high density rubber grommets under the bar mount assembly.

I also balanced the crank while town down. Vibration wise, feels just like 250 till I crack the throttle :-D

I'm curious about any other vibration reduction others have done to their K5.

hughes:
Pro Tapers with solid cone mounts helps alot, check all the engine mounting brackets for missing or loose bolts. Worn main bearings?

Platypus:
I just rode my KX500 for the first time last week and the vibration is quite different.  I am pondering Fasst Flex Bars.   

http://www.brpit.com/pages/products/flexx_bars.html 

There is no doubt they will be the most effective bar available when it comes to reducing vibration.  The cost is the only issue.  I wonder if RG3 ever made a top triple clamp for the 500.  That would be a sweet set up, flex bars and RG3 triple clamp.

Marc S:
Before I bought my KX500 I heard how bad the vibration is on these bikes and I was hesitant to buy one. I am glad I did, I hardly notice the vibration. Mine is street legal and I do not really notice the vibs at all even on the roads. I wonder if some are worse than others.

Marc S.

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