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Message started by suzukigrl on 08/18/08 at 16:44:03

Title: Backrest vibration
Post by suzukigrl on 08/18/08 at 16:44:03

I got a suzuki backrest and installed it. Took my daughter for a ride and she complained that the backrest vibrated badly and was hurting her back. I figured she as just whining which would be normal for her. Then I got to think the other day and while driving about 55 I reached ack to just feel the vibration. To my surprise it was vibrating pretty good. Anyone know if this is normal or have a fix for it?

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by Robertomoe on 08/18/08 at 16:48:31

are all the bolts tight? If they aren't, thats probably the problem. If they are, consider putting in rubber washers around the fender bolts to absorb some of the vibration

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by suzukigrl on 08/18/08 at 16:51:29

When I installed the backrest it told me to remove the rubber grommets. That didn't sound right to me. So should i put them back in? >:(

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by Robertomoe on 08/18/08 at 16:54:51

So its a bigger aftermarket bar? I would try to get the grommets to go in with the new one, I would think metal on metal back there is just asking to be thrashed around.

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by suzukigrl on 08/18/08 at 16:58:50

Nope it's the suzuki s40 backrest and I have a 2007 s40. For some reason it said to remove the rubber grommets from the fender. I will try putting the grommets back in thanks for your help Robertomoe

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 08/18/08 at 17:47:35

I use my "cooler trunk" as a backrest. It sits on the pillion pad and is braced against the sissy bar. This is a hollow, five gallon cooler. It vibrates so bad it makes my back itch. I attached a 2-inch-thick piece of Nufoam and PRESTO! No more vibration. If the grommets don't cut it, you might consider a thicker or different pad.

Title: Re: Backrest vibration
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/18/08 at 22:11:21

When I was riding with my girl, I saw the rear fender on the Savage swinging from side to side as she pulled away. I had no idea it could vibrate that hard. Kinda explains the crack in the license playe.