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Torquex2 said:

When I brought this problem to the dealerships attention, the shop Forman told me that a previous R3r owner had also reported a vibration problem. They themselves thought it could be a wheel or tire issue. The Forman said they had removed them, and balance tested them. They found nothing out of weight, or out of round. I don’t believe the problem is coming from the wheels or tires. The vibration is still noticeable even when the bike is barely moving. Not even the shaft drive could cause this at such slow rpm’s. What I think is most telling, is that when riding at high speeds the vibration is intense. But when I pull in the clutch and disengage the engine. The vibration disappeared. (Completely).

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MFA said:

I did not have any vibration issue until I read this thread . I find the vibration relaxing.

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G-Force Junkie said:

A head scratcher for sure.

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Torquex2 said:

“ Head scratcher”, that’s funny lol. You want to know what a “ head scratcher “ is?....The 2005 bike I’ve been riding for 16 years has the EXACT same issue. It at least gave me the first two years owning it a butter smooth ride. Every year after that was like riding a Black n Decker wood sander. Endured it for...13 friggin years. Finally had enough. Argued with my wife, to near divorce, for a new ride. A much better ride. A new, truly unbelievably awesome ride. A ride that would cost......deservingly so... much more than my now...”aged” bike.....N wouldn’t you just know it....Right out of the box has an even worse vibration issue than my other palm sander..... At this point I don’t know wether to just pull the BBQ into the garage, shut the door, n light it....Or go to the local tattoo shop n get a large black capital L on my forehead.....What say you’s ?

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G-Force Junkie said:

All I can say is that the universe works in mysterious ways. For all we know, the issues caused you to make slightly different choices and, in the end, you are much better off. (avoided an accident or something similar!). If you believe things happen for a reason, take heart. If not, I say get the L tattoo. Then, when things work out, you can always finish the square and work for squid game. Killer job.

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