Thanks I’m less ignorant now, but not much.That's my original avatar when I had my 2011 rocket.
Several years and several bikes later I have the new rocket.
I realize my avatar is confusing.
I’ve got the same bike and it does buzz more than the old one. The Penner tune might have improved it some.
Yes, When I first rode the bike after a couple of days of back roads close to home and fairly low speed I was pissed at the buzzing as you described. I didn't expect it and didn't think it should be there. But the first time I went with a group and at higher speeds I calmed down a bit. The bike is fun and the buzzing is considered normal so I'm now ok with it but wish it was more refined of course.You guys make me laugh.
It's not "terrible," I would describe it as a buzz in the bars enough for me to notice. Maybe enough to be slightly uncomfortable at 3800 rpms or more.
Same with the foot pegs. Mostly my right one but it may be because the ankle was just rebuilt due to some a hole in a Prius turning out in front of me on my last bike...An Indian Springfield with a bunch of custom pieces and a big bore kit, may she rest in piece.
This bike replaced that one.
Def feel a slight buzz through the bars and pegs. If I bought a Touring bike and planned to go cross state/country, yeah I would be peeved.
My other bike is a Gen 2 Ducati Carbon with Termi exhaust and it doesnt buzz.
I would figure with the Rocket's giant engine it wouldn't buzz at relatively midrange rpms.
Not a big deal, not ragging on the bike, Im just asking if its normal and it sounds like it is.
Oh, I bought the bike and it has a year of extended warranty left but everything seems fine so far.
I thought about buying them, but not because of the vibrations, but because I was used to the thicker handles on the previous bike. I haven't gotten around to it since the summer I owned the GT. I was a bit worried about the heating insulation being too much. Could you please send me a link to yours? Thank you.I don't know why I didn't mention this in my other posts on vibrations and it may not be a big deal although for me it helped with the vibration. After buying my Rocket Gt and having it a few months I noticed my right hand getting numb after 40 or so miles of riding. I bought a pair of cheap grip puppies off Amazon to see if they would help. They are thick enough to keep the vibration down but not too thick to keep the grip warmers from working with the Grip Puppies on. They work great for me. They also keep my hands from going numb and I remember when I put them on thinking it's from the less vibration I feel in my hands even though my vibration was relatively small. It's worth a try as it may bring the vibration down a few notches to make it bearable. I feel nothing in my hands or arms anymore even though as I stated it was relatively minor before I bought them. Just a thought.
