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bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 1:34 pm
by dave7
Hi there, been riding bike over 25yrs this is my first scooter, should have got one years ago !! But i need help!! its got very bad vibration over 45 mph though seat, handlebars, pulls up to 75mph okay, but just fills unsafe but as i said its my first scooter, its done 24k miles its a 1999 an400 i know its not new but is this normal plaese help. thanks dave
Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:52 pm
by SH125Paul
Check the usual..
F and R tyre pressures etc, maybe slackening and re-tightening the front wheel axle and any pinch bolts etc.
Is the suspension adjustable - maybe a notch up or down at the back
Proper Burger owner will be along soon to help...
Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:23 pm
by The Bern
Hello & Welcome.
Check the tread blocks on both tyres for uneven wear across the pattern, particularly look for "feathering" from front to back
Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 5:47 pm
by michaelphillips
hello and welcome lad as above

Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:42 pm
by dave7
Hi there, thanks for the replys, all tyre pressures good, slight play at rear wheel !! might be it, vibrating at 50mph, someone said have a look at rollers and belt but would it vibrate at higher speed ? regards dave
Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 1:27 am
by Deleted User 4154
dave7 wrote:1999 an400 i know its not new but is this normal
I had the same scooter and it's very definitely not normal!
As Bern said check tyres for uneven wear, also check pressures and for play in wheel & steering head bearings (I see you've found some in the rear one?). Have a look at the tyres themselves - any bulges etc.? Make sure the wheels are true & that there's no signs of missing balance weights (square glue/tape marks on rim).
Very much doubt it's the suspension settings, I once rode one of these that had a completely shagged rear shock and it didn't vibrate at all. I also doubt that it's the belt, but it's easy enough to whip the belt case off and have a look. That's worth doing anyway if you don't know the history of the scooter.
Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:16 am
by michaelphillips
just thought as well,. engine mountings bolts are secure, try tightening them

got to be laid down for this job

Re: bad vibrate over 45mph
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 4:49 am
by victor
if all else fails gets lots of lub sell it as vibrator