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Handlebar vibration after replacing chain and sprockets

6.2K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  godoy.rafa  
#1 ·
So, I recently replaced my chain (DID VX2) and sprockets (JT, stock sizes).

A new vibration appeared, noticeable above 120 km/h (75 mph).

The vibration is felt mostly on the handlebar, but I believe it is coming from the rear.

As the speed increases, so does the frequency of the vibration and also its strenght.

It vibrates about 2 times a second when at 120 km/h.

is this familiar to anyone?

PS.: It is not the whiny sound from not dampened sprockets.

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#2 ·
Lots of factors that could cause this newly felt vibration I would guess, but....

Make sure the rear sprocket maching is "centered" on its mount holes with no "up/down" as it spins. I've seen a couple "not round" sprockets over the years.

Next and most likely, make sure there aren't tight spots in the chain from an over pressed master.
 
#8 ·
So, I washed the bike and cleaned the chain with kerosene.
The master link seems to be a little bit stiffer than the others (as it is a brand new chain), but not stuck; it is better now.
The rear sprocket is centered and flat (per eye check) and aligned, I have an alignment tool and checked it.
I will lube the chain tomorrow and take her for a ride, if the problem still persists I'll take it back to the shop where I had the chain and sprockets replaced and tell them to deal with it.

Thanks!