Honda Hornet 2008 buzz/vibration.

[Dr B]

Hi there. Did anybody on this forum ever get to the bottom of the characteristic Honda hornet 2008 buzz vibration coming from the front of the seat area above the engine? I have not found any conclusive diagnosis online and whilst it may be a trait, it is very annoying!

Thank you

[bud]

Welcome to the forum Dr B.

I know on my older hornet vibration was more noticeable as the chain wore.

[RideWithStyles]

More than likely it was primarily from the engine and worked its way through the frame and only so much can be achieved through component dampening. Is it a short wave long chain or a short chain long wave type of vibration and at what revs? Do u feel it through the seat and or pegs/the bars. 

 

loads of vibrations throughout revs and speeds happen all the time, its very difficult to tune them all out on a bike so maybe look at it this way…if they didn’t/couldnt do that one your thinking of, how bad must the other ones be?

Edited April 11 by RideWithStyles

[Dr B]

Thanks for the responses. Appreciate your help folks. It is a short wave buzz coming up through the base of the petrol tank/front seat  area (quite pleasant in a way ) and not through the pegs. It has not always been like this and has got more noticeable over last 1000 miles. Had the tank refitted to be sure, but no luck. I will check the chain. Its pretty much through the 2000-8000 revs and increases with acceleration. 

[Tinkicker]

Engine vibration is often a symptom of loose mounting bolts.

[Mawsley]

It’s endemic to the model, you aren’t going to cure it. Only thing you can do is lean into it and embrace it as a quirk or sell it on.