drive shaft vibration????

[midnite]

I have a vibration when going around 30-35 mph feels like the drive shaft has a shutter or the u-joint. What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

[MikeWa]

If it is your 2009 RSV take to the dealer and have them check it. It is still under warranty if it is the Silverado check the u-joints.

Edited September 21, 2010 by MikeWa
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[Sleeperhawk]

Stupid question, but what gear are you riding in when doing 30 to 35

[Venturous Randy]

Stupid question, but what gear are you riding in when doing 30 to 35

 

Actually, that's a very good question and I wondered the same thing.

RandyA

[Bwhite]

Usually 2nd...it seems like higher RPM's but that's the nature of the Yamaha. I had a hard time with my 1100 Vstar to remember, it's not a Hardley.

[Monty]

Isn't this like the third time you've had some type of vibration? You need to get that bike checked out good.

[sarges46]

What about a carb sync and then maybe this tech article in the tech part for 2nd gens.

 

 

Read through it and there is a part about tightening the nuts in a sequence to ensure proper alignment.

 

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1705

[midnite]

Okay, 2nd & 3rd gear will do it. carb sync was done awhile back. This just started a couple weeks ago about the same time my wife said she heard a sound like something was loose when hit a bump. Checked all bolts,nuts, etc everything was tight, rear shock still holding 38#.I do need to take by dealer to have bike checked over, I reckon, just hate to waste my money if they don't find the problem

[sarges46]

Warranty ...shouldnt cost a dime.