Would any vtx1300 riders in the PHX/ Mesa/ Valley please ride my bike??!!

gymheart · 2022-10-15T12:22:22-0400

Hello everyone.I should start by saying I'm 77 years old and have been riding since 16, Owned many bikes including Triumph, Honda and Harley. So....I'm used to vibration. so....I'm in Mesa and bought an 06 VTX1300 just last week from RideNow Peoria. I have never ridden this type of bike before. Here's my problem..After reading several reviews I was convinced that this bike would have a "mild" kind of vibration because of the V Twin.
I didn't have a chance to test ride the bike 'cause it wasn't ready to ride until I was ready to buy. Anyway.....on the way home at 65-75 mph this bike, (to me), feels like the engine is trying to exit the frame. If I had a tach I could tell you the RPM when it happens.....in ANY gear at ANY speed...at this particular RPM range the vibration is horrible! Pull in the clutch....totally goes away....so....it's dependent on the RPM.

I'm asking if SOMEone in the PHX area would ride my bike around the block or whatever to either agree with me that it's a bad problem vibration....or....."it's just normal V twin vibes".
Thanks
Jim Hart
Mesa AZ
480 709 8601

Vinish · 2022-10-15T20:48:00-0400

The vibration you describe definitely does NOT sound normal.

gymheart · 2022-10-15T23:51:57-0400

That's what the head man at the Honda dealership in Scottsdale said. He's gonna ride it Monday. Either RideNow Peoria will help me with this or I'll have to sell it. They took in the trade with a bad motor & I'm probably stuck. Maybe not. Who knows.

jjdonovan · 2022-10-20T18:24:40-0400

gymheart said:
Hello everyone.I should start by saying I'm 77 years old and have been riding since 16, Owned many bikes including Triumph, Honda and Harley. So....I'm used to vibration. so....I'm in Mesa and bought an 06 VTX1300 just last week from RideNow Peoria. I have never ridden this type of bike before. Here's my problem..After reading several reviews I was convinced that this bike would have a "mild" kind of vibration because of the V Twin.
I didn't have a chance to test ride the bike 'cause it wasn't ready to ride until I was ready to buy. Anyway.....on the way home at 65-75 mph this bike, (to me), feels like the engine is trying to exit the frame. If I had a tach I could tell you the RPM when it happens.....in ANY gear at ANY speed...at this particular RPM range the vibration is horrible! Pull in the clutch....totally goes away....so....it's dependent on the RPM.

I'm asking if SOMEone in the PHX area would ride my bike around the block or whatever to either agree with me that it's a bad problem vibration....or....."it's just normal V twin vibes".
Thanks
Jim Hart
Mesa AZ
480 709 8601

Just for ha...ha try again get up to vibration speed put the transmission in neutral with the clutch out . Does it still vibrate. these bikes do not vibrate much if anything they smooth out at speed.

gymheart · 2022-10-20T18:39:31-0400

70 mph is the really bad spot. Yes. It's definately in the engine. Pull in clutch....smooth as silk. From what I've heard from several people..this is what the vtx1300c does. Like it Or sell it. Still, I've ordered the oem seat and working on rubber-mounting the bars.

AZ_VTXer · 2022-10-20T23:32:17-0400

What about 70mph in 5th gear. Does it happen in 4th gear but at a slower speed?

gymheart · 2022-10-21T08:24:12-0400

Jesus! Yes! Any gear. I spend most of my time at 70....well, I AVOID 70 now!

AZ_VTXer · 2022-10-21T10:57:55-0400

gymheart said:
Jesus! Yes! Any gear. I spend most of my time at 70....well, I AVOID 70 now!

If the vibration does not occur until 70mph in 4th gear. Then it may not be the engine but the transmission. If the vibration occurs at a slower speed in 4th gear then my guess the vibration is in the engine?

gymheart · 2022-10-21T11:26:08-0400

If there were a tach on the bike I would be happy to say at what RPM it happens in any gear at any speed. It's RPM dependant. Period

AZ_VTXer · 2022-10-21T12:14:44-0400

gymheart said:
If there were a tach on the bike I would be happy to say at what RPM it happens in any gear at any speed. It's RPM dependant. Period

The vibrations will occur while parked and revving the engine?

gymheart · 2022-10-21T12:56:36-0400

Yes. But not as badly as when under a load.

jjdonovan · 2022-10-27T08:18:46-0400

gymheart said:
Hello everyone.I should start by saying I'm 77 years old and have been riding since 16, Owned many bikes including Triumph, Honda and Harley. So....I'm used to vibration. so....I'm in Mesa and bought an 06 VTX1300 just last week from RideNow Peoria. I have never ridden this type of bike before. Here's my problem..After reading several reviews I was convinced that this bike would have a "mild" kind of vibration because of the V Twin.
I didn't have a chance to test ride the bike 'cause it wasn't ready to ride until I was ready to buy. Anyway.....on the way home at 65-75 mph this bike, (to me), feels like the engine is trying to exit the frame. If I had a tach I could tell you the RPM when it happens.....in ANY gear at ANY speed...at this particular RPM range the vibration is horrible! Pull in the clutch....totally goes away....so....it's dependent on the RPM.

I'm asking if SOMEone in the PHX area would ride my bike around the block or whatever to either agree with me that it's a bad problem vibration....or....."it's just normal V twin vibes".
Thanks
Jim Hart
Mesa AZ
480 709 8601

After reading your trouble shooting and reply's to some of the request. I am going to say you have at least 1 or more engine mounts that have loosened . when you pull in the clutch it may be taking up some of the vibrations and lessen the motor vibrations. Look at a parts diagram, there are many on line to find the location for the mounts. I think that there are 6-8 mounts total to inspect. Hope this helps. Joe D

gymheart · 2022-10-27T09:59:51-0400

I want to thank everyone for the input. Here's what, to me, is the last word. Took bike to a mech who"s ridden "over 100 vtx's". He rode it on tge freeway, too. He gave the bike the score of 10 out if 10. Upon further digging I put my hand on the engine @ 70 mph and only felt a buzz. However..when the throttle is opened up the "vibration" is really pronounced. I've determined there is very little unbalance vibration. What I'm feeling is power-stroke vibration. Now I'm trying different fuels to see which would more likely "push" rather than "hammer" the pistons. Thanks to everyone. (I'm done with this) !

gymheart · 2022-10-27T10:04:02-0400

Once I install the speedohealer I'll be riding past the worst of it. (At 80 I'm actually doing 70). So a real 75 is past most of it.

Would any vtx1300 riders in the PHX/ Mesa/ Valley please ride my bike??!!

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