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leolion
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PostPosted: 14:22 - 06 Mar 2019    Post subject: handlebars moving Reply with quote
Just checking its normal for handlebars on a mt07 to move (back and forwards not side to side b4 any smart arses come on..)

Wondering if its an anti vibration thing or if i need to go to a dealer? Ive checked all the bolts and there ft but its just something ive never noticed before.

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pig hog
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PostPosted: 14:38 - 06 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's normal. The clamps are mounted with flexible, rubbery washers, I think. You get used to it after a while and, if you still don't like it, I've heard of people just replacing the rubber washers with rigid ones to stop the flex.
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PostPosted: 16:45 - 06 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
XSR700 has them too, same engine.
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Courier265
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PostPosted: 22:14 - 06 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
well that's put me off buying that bike if the handlebars are rubber mounted...
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doggone
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PostPosted: 22:58 - 06 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
You don't notice it when riding, it's very firm rubber which damps any vibration through bars.
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PostPosted: 02:05 - 07 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Must be a MT07 thing. Havent noticed the same on mine and I'm pretty sure the MT series all use the same handlebar. My MT09 had a recall on the handlebar mountings though. Couldn't tell you if it applied to the 07 as well.
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PostPosted: 07:42 - 07 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
grr666 wrote:
Must be a MT07 thing. Havent noticed the same on mine and I'm pretty sure the MT series all use the same handlebar. My MT09 had a recall on the handlebar mountings though. Couldn't tell you if it applied to the 07 as well.


Didn't they crack or something? Might be why some are rubber mounted.
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 07 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
grr666 wrote:
Must be a MT07 thing. Havent noticed the same on mine and I'm pretty sure the MT series all use the same handlebar. My MT09 had a recall on the handlebar mountings though. Couldn't tell you if it applied to the 07 as well.


I don't think they do but, in any case, only the 07 is fitted with flexible mountings. 09 and 10 bars are solid.

As said, you really don't notice the flex much unless you deliberately make it flex. I would notice it occasionally mid-corner on a bumpy surface, which sounds more disconcerting that it really is.

I certainly wouldn't class it as a deal breaker in terms of buying the bike, as it's pretty insignificant in the scheme of things. If one doesn't like it, spend a couple of quid and replace the washers.
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PostPosted: 19:56 - 07 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like my bars to be solid. My Triple had rubber mounts and never moved...
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PostPosted: 05:44 - 12 Mar 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rubber mounts are on quite a few yamaha twins. They were only noticeable on my 535 when pushing it by the bars. Something I did a LOT of.
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