Vibes on the 800GSA

Sgt Bilco · Aug 26, 2019

I've had my 18 plate 800GSA for a few months and whacking the mileage on it. Love the bike , use it mostly for work and do some big runs on it.

Loving the bike but the only issue is the vibrations which are most noticeable between 70 and 80 where I tend to sit on the motorway. I knew it would have them as the rental one I had in Alaska kast year was the same and many owners have said this happens but I hear there are cures.

Anyone got any ideas?

I'll be doing some big trips on it next year so it would be good to find a cure.

seahorse · Aug 26, 2019

If you're on standard gearing the 650 sprockets may help. 17/41 rather than 16/42 as on the 800.

Micky · Aug 26, 2019

The 17 tooth gearbox sprocket clears the motorway blues

Ash · Aug 26, 2019

Grip Puppies & Rox Antivibration Risers
Added bonus of the Rox Antivibration Risers is more upright riding position.

Win win...

wreck diver · Aug 26, 2019

Micky said:
The 17 tooth gearbox sprocket clears the motorway blues

Yep that's what I fitted on mine,noticeable difference.

JJH · Aug 26, 2019

wreck diver said:
Yep that's what I fitted on mine,noticeable difference.

Me 2. JJH

gregoryd · Aug 27, 2019

might give that ago myself were from motoworks :thumby:

Slowfast · Aug 27, 2019

I had my ECU remapped by Hilltop motorcycles,which is by far the best improvement that has been made to the bike.
I have no financial interests in Hilltop,just look at the reviews and give them a call if you like.I sent my ECU through the post and it was very quick turnaround and a simple operation to do.£300 might sound like a lot,but,in my opinion,it’s the best mod for the F8.
Regards,Slow.

frosti · Aug 27, 2019

A rubber-backed front sprocket should help a bit, if you do not have one

gregoryd · Aug 27, 2019

orderd a jt sprockets 17t from eBay £16 will give it a go thanks for the heads up

JoeC · Aug 27, 2019

Slowfast said:
I had my ECU remapped by Hilltop motorcycles,which is by far the best improvement that has been made to the bike.
I have no financial interests in Hilltop,just look at the reviews and give them a call if you like.I sent my ECU through the post and it was very quick turnaround and a simple operation to do.£300 might sound like a lot,but,in my opinion,it’s the best mod for the F8.
Regards,Slow.

I take it that you did not use our discount.

Paulie M · Aug 28, 2019

AF-XIED , google it. I installed it on my F8GS, took the vibrations away. Less expensive than a remap

gregoryd · Aug 31, 2019

fitted the 17t sprocket today and it's loads better thanks lads :thumby:

Eng · Sep 3, 2019

17 Tooth front Sprocket

Fitted the rubber mount one today. Only difference is cruise rpm reduced by about 400 rpm. I didn't really suffer vibes but I have rubber pegs, risers and grip puppies. If you're only going to ride on-road for touring then this is a very worthwhile mod.
:thumby:

oddshapedballs · Sep 3, 2019

Get some fingerless Gel palmed cycling gloves to wear under your riding gloves, work well and as cheap as chips. Took me a few hours to get used to the feeling, they also spread your fingers a little so the grip on the bike is eased somewhat.

I have these, they are excellent:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NQDXYDW/ref=twister_B07NQ92HBC

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