Re: [ST] Engine buzz, part 2

[Dave Bardell <dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

To cause the kind of vibration you related, it would almost have to be a 
loose engine mounting bolt -- if it is a loose bolt.  Front wheel out of 
balance can cause a significant amount of vibration as well.  Just a 
thought.

Dave Bardell
MillerSTown, PA

David Pullen wrote:

>Hey everyone,
>
>The throttle bodies have been sync'ed (sank?  sunk?  whatever...), but there
>doesn't appear to be much improvement in the engine buzz.  I still feel a
>significant amount of vibration at the foot pegs, and non-trivial vibration
>at the clip-ons.
>
>The mechanic (Bob) immediately latched on to syncing the throttle bodies,
>and wouldn't even bother to look for loose or missing bolts.  At this point,
>I'm not happy at all with Atlanta Triumph Ducati, so I'll be taking my
>business elsewhere.  Their lack of attention to detail is very disturbing;
>they changed the oil, and forgot to put the "dipstick" plug back in.  As Bob
>was revving the engine, showing me how smooth it was running, oil was
>spraying all over the right side of the bike.  Not happy at all...
>
>Anyway, looks like I'm on my own now.  Probably just as well.
>
>So, if I'm looking for engine bolts that are loose or missing, where are
>they?  How much of the body work do I need to remove?  I'm guessing pretty
>much all of it, but just wanted to be sure.
>
>Thanks,
>  - Dave
>
>
>
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