XB9R Excessive Virbration?

[Rookie125]

Hey guys I'm new here. I'm looking at a 03 XB9R. The guy started it up and it was shaking pretty bad, more than normal, I think... It was actuall moving about an inch forward and back(the whole bike). Most of the turn signal lenses are broke/ taped together because it shakes so bad. Is this normal? Also once it warmed up a little bit, I could hear a faint ticking. Not sure what that was... I just want to know if these are anything to worry about. The bike has 17,000 mi on it. Thanks everyone in advance!

 

[kyle_dewald]

no, that the beefed up harley motor doing it's work. as for the taped up parts, that probably someone being cheap from dropping it maybe.

 

[kyle_dewald]

btw, welcome to the forum!

 

[Rookie125]

Thats good to know. I was going to go get it this weekend but it is supposed to rain. Wouldn't the frame/tank get messed up if it was dropped? There aren't any scratches on it or anything... Thanks

 

[07Bolt]

welome: as for the xb9, it does the following;

-shakes excessivley at idle,1050-1100 rpms
-it will fall if not balanced
-at 60mph, smooth as butter
-sounds like a sewing machine until it reaches operating temp
-motor is mounted to the frame; as is the shock absorber
-everyone chops the rear signals & plate frame
-swingarm is attached to frame & shock, lota vibration
-03 xb9's had a sidestand recall, bc of failure
-03 made before nov 7, 2002 have free wheel bearing upgrade kits

and much more all around the forum [up]

 

[Rookie125]

Wow, great post 07Bolt, thanks for the info![up]