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Hi all – just bought a new 2010 Z1000 and am very impressed by the bike overall coming from a Ninja 650r.. Have put about 80 miles on it now..
However, there is a strong buzzing/vibration when the RPM get above 5-6k in 1st gear, and then somewhat higher in the upper gears.
I’m not sure if this is normal for the bike given that all I read about it how smooth it is.
I was testing this earlier today and found that, in 1st, by the time I’m up at 8-9k rpm there is an intense vibration transmitting all through my legs from where they grip the tank. The seat and throttle grip also vibrate – it is a very “high pitched” vibration – the vibration rate is very fast, not like a slow shaking or anything – more of an intense buzzing that occurs.. AT lower rpm, below 5k there is no vibration to speak of.. The vibration starts when the engine starts to really turn on and make that great noise..
There is also what sounds like a rattling noise in the front right part of the bike, like from in the fairing or console..
I’m going to take it back to the Kawi dealer tomorrow and see what’s what – I’m worried I somehow have a defective Z1000 – it was sitting in the showroom for like a year before I bought it, though it was of course emptied of it’s fluids and such.. Is excessive vibration on a bike that’s supposed to be smooth a legitimate warranty complaint?
Do other people experience this? Below 5k rpm the bike is smooth and awesome feeling, but then that vibration starts and it’s hard to enjoy the ride..
However, there is a strong buzzing/vibration when the RPM get above 5-6k in 1st gear, and then somewhat higher in the upper gears.
I’m not sure if this is normal for the bike given that all I read about it how smooth it is.
I was testing this earlier today and found that, in 1st, by the time I’m up at 8-9k rpm there is an intense vibration transmitting all through my legs from where they grip the tank. The seat and throttle grip also vibrate – it is a very “high pitched” vibration – the vibration rate is very fast, not like a slow shaking or anything – more of an intense buzzing that occurs.. AT lower rpm, below 5k there is no vibration to speak of.. The vibration starts when the engine starts to really turn on and make that great noise..
There is also what sounds like a rattling noise in the front right part of the bike, like from in the fairing or console..
I’m going to take it back to the Kawi dealer tomorrow and see what’s what – I’m worried I somehow have a defective Z1000 – it was sitting in the showroom for like a year before I bought it, though it was of course emptied of it’s fluids and such.. Is excessive vibration on a bike that’s supposed to be smooth a legitimate warranty complaint?
Do other people experience this? Below 5k rpm the bike is smooth and awesome feeling, but then that vibration starts and it’s hard to enjoy the ride..