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Originally posted by John Park View PostCheck the heat shields on the exhaust pipes where they pass under the motor; they're famous for coming loose and vibrating at about that rpm. And the crossover clamp underneath as well. The whole exhaust system is a potential percussion section.
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It probably some part of your bike sympathetically vibrating with the motor
My horns vibrate at a certain rpm1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES
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I've got something on my bike harmonizing at a perfect 5th above the engine at 5000 RPM. I've decided it's nothing to worry about, until it is.Rich
1982 GS 750TZ
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Originally posted by Brendan W View PostHave you eliminated the tacho drive cable?
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Any chance you might be willing to give us a clue what bike we are discussing?
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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