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Vibrating mirrors! Harley style

Started by 5_19, Mon 26, Apr 2010, 12:57:55

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5_19

What would cause my mirrors to vibrate at about 2700-3000 rpm 60-65 MPH going uphill when in 5th gear. It seems to be getting worse ???. Checked the u-joint splines pumpkin all looks good  8). Could that be 9 year old dampers? 45000 Miles on 01 standard. TIA for any suggestions! ~TJ


Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

IBA # 45723
2001 Honda Valkyrie Standard (Sold after 9 years)
2009 BMW R1200 GSA

Joe Hummer

How steep was the hill?

My mirrors don't bounce like that unless I take my hands off the bars. 
1999 Valkyrie Interstate
You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino

5_19

These them here are Texas hills  ;D. Even with my hands on the bars picture  is blurry. The best I can remember: hands on handle bar = always clear picture. It's hell getting older :2funny: ~TJ


Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

IBA # 45723
2001 Honda Valkyrie Standard (Sold after 9 years)
2009 BMW R1200 GSA

Red Diamond

ain't troing gas on a fire, read dat lil personal quote on the bottom of your posted message.LOL

If you are riding  and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast.

Valkflyer

Check your steering head to see if it is loose.

rwoulf

check front tire for wearing out or cupping?????

Gunslinger

Stock mirrors or factory?

I put a set of cheap aftermarket mirrors on once and had the same problem. Investigation showed that the glass was held in with double-sided tape! it wasn't sticking well and the mirrors vibrated like a V-twin.
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