Re: [ST] Vibrations in the handlebars ...

[jc.denis@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Thank you for your answer, i wish my bike has no problem and i wiil try your 
 advice. Anyway, i think the Sprint ST is a real great motorcycle and every 
kilometer invite you to ride more and more. Hope you will ride one day in 
France .

Jean-Christophe DENIS
"Froggie riding a Green British Bike"

> jc, you may have a problem with some unusual vibration and you should
> follow through with your dealer to confirm that everything is normal.
> If in the end everything is normal you need to address how to ride
> these Sprints. You have to learn to support your upper body with you
> abdomen and your legs. Your grip on the handlebars should be at the
> very minimum and your support of your upper body should not be held
> with your arms. This takes a while to develop, but is absolutely
> necessary enjoy riding the Sprint. Once you have mastered this
> technique, will come to love the bike as the rest of us. Start of by
> riding with no weight on your hands for as long as you can and every
> time you think about it. In time, you will no longer bear weight on you
> hands and arms. Most of the time while I ride I notice that my fingers
> no longer are wrapped around the grips, they are so relaxed and light
> on the bars that they stay open. I don't want to suggest there is
> nothing wrong with your bike, but after you have concluded the bike is
> normal, you must employ this technique. I wish you many miles of
> wonderful riding on your Sprint and welcome to best motorcycle in the
> world.
> Mike Benzon
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jc.denis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 1:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [ST] Vibrations in the handlebars ...
> 
> 
>> I have tried to modify my riding position but without success. The
>> problem seems to appear even when i put no pressure on my wrists.
>> Another point is that the left side of the handlebar is more concerned
>> than the right side. Finally, i don't understand how some vibes
>> directly issued from the engine can be felt in the direction or the
>> handlebar ?
>>
>> > What do you need to know ? If you like to work on it yourself, the
>> > service  manual is a good investment.
>>
>> The Haynes one ?
>>
>>
>>
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