slight vibration

[Elysium]

Hey just got back from a ride tonight and noticed a slight vibration/pulsing that I feel in the foot pegs. It seems to be more noticable when the clutch is pulled in while moving. It seems like it comes and goes. I belive it may be the brakes or maybe the suspension. If anyone has any ideas on where to start I would appreciate it. I just parked it for tonight and will look it over in the daylight tomorrow.

[BassCliff]

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A well-maintained engine is pretty dang smooth. Are the valves adjusted and the carbs in sync?

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[cowboyup3371]

Cliff's right; do the maintenance required and your bike will be nice to you. I had a severe vibration coming through the throttle; synched the carbs and the vibration went away.

[Sandy]

A likely cause could actually be worn out chain and sprockets.

[sedelen]

A likely cause could actually be worn out chain and sprockets.

My guess also, adjust and lubricate your chain, then put it on the centerstand and rotate the wheel and see if the chain tightens and loosens as you rotate it, check also to see if your wheel is in alignment.
If your bike does this vibration thing as it's moving with the clutch pulled in, you can probably eliminate the engine.

[Elysium]

I just had it in to the shop for fork seals maybe 100 miles ago and he tightened the chain. The chain was replaced about one or two seasons ago. I do agree that with the clutch in the vibration seems to indicate something other then the engine.

[Elysium]

Oh and thanks BassCliff for the welcome. I have posted a few times before but never got the big hoorah from you. I do belive the engine is in good shape. I had the valve cover off to replace a gasket and checked clearances just this spring.