S1000XR Vibrations and the Solution

[@mikes2270]

I traded in my 2015 S1000RR on a 2019 S1000XR triple black a few weeks ago and was surprised to find this handlebar buzz from 4500-5500 rpm. The RR was much smoother and didn’t have this. Thanks for your video. I installed the Evotech bar ends and found as you did that the buzz is substantially reduced. A mod that is well worth it.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah its definitely worth it....happy riding👍😜

[@gregmatty6393]

Excellent video. No foul language, zero time wasted on idle talk. Nice job.

[@johnbrotherston9667]

I got a R1200GS. I get bad vibration on the throttle side on the motorway about 60 mph to 70mph . Great vid .straight to the point. ill try the bar weights out to see if they work. I'll keep you posted. Cheers

[@joost1183]

Any updates mate? Same for me, 2014 build.

[@andysummers5219]

I’ve got an S1000R and have experienced the handlebar vibrations. However, on researching the internet I found a page that suggested using Super unleaded fuel. Tried it and have never looked back ! Straight away the vibration had almost gone, something to do with the pre detention of the cleaner fuel.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Never heard that one before, but I've always used super in the XR. Interesting theory!

[@russtecauto]

Sounds like the best solution yet. I just got a S1000RR so I'll try it once it gets here. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@motor_ma77]

Waiting to see what mines like on Saturday. The previous hasn’t got them on so hopefully 🤞🏻 but they look better then the stock ones

[@ThomBoles]

Wait until the Tiger 1050 crowd sees you wearing Triumph gear while talking about your BMW. ;-) Glad you're getting it sorted and setup for yourself.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

They do great clobber!

[@fastlanediaries6593]

Maybe addition of grip buddies too? I added only the big weights will put the others on too and see if that's better. The Wunderlich bar riser really improves the comfort for longer rides too and brings bars back a little towards you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@thelikeablerider8800]

the weights are enough for me, happy with the outcome

[@charlmunnik3034]

Hi guys! Also had or still have the vibrating problem and ordered these Evotech bar end weights to eliminate the vibration BUT!!!!! Sorry to say they don't work at all. My hands and feet still get so extremely numb and I can't see anything in the mirrors. Wonder how BMW tested these bikes and the engineers still pay their huge salaries. Don't think I will ever encourage somebody to buy a XR just for this issue. Can somebody please explain to me how to enjoy this awesome engine and gearbox while hating every minute on the bike due to a lack of comfort!!!! Cheers

[@PaulieG1]

Have you tried 'Grip puppies?' Sponge grips that just slip over the original grips. They will alleviate minor vibration and only cost about £13 per pair, worth a punt.

[@disekjoumoer]

I have a 1st generation Kawasaki Versys, aka king of vibes. Put grip puppies and HVMP bar ends (almost 500 grams) and lo and behold, no more problems.

[@bariti86]

I tried the Grip puppies they are really comfortable but the problem is that heated grips do not work as well. I am thinking of putting them on again in summer.

[@disekjoumoer]

Perhaps with a combination of handguards and puppies?

[@nac5000]

hello just went to my dealer to check an s1000r 2023 to replace an mt10 and it vibrates a LOT! also idling was at 1200rpm oscillating to 1250 not sure if this is normal. my mt10 is smooth and is not new. expected more.

[@frankstocker5475]

So true, bikes & women.

[@turbo3492]

Bar end weights do help but do nothing to stop the rest of the bike vibrating.At 70 mph,UK legal speed limit,the vibration are just appalling.The bike I tried was a new 2019 version.Having tried an earlier 2016 model and read all the guff about how the vibrations on the new models,had been largely fixed,I was disappointed to say the least.For me,I could not use this bike as a tourer,it's just too frantic,it could do with an extra couple of gears to help get rid of the vibes at motorway speed limits. Maybe next years version will be fixed,have wait and see.

[@robbihongkong903]

BMW have effectively admitted there was a fault with the old model....as they have revised the 2017.....Many XR owners are up in arms over this.....see if your dealer will fit the new steering mounts....I had the evotech bar ends on mine...good fix for the high frequency vibes....but managed to offload my XR to a private buyer and got myself a new DVT Multistrada.....Honestly a much better bike than the XR I had....i have no regrets whatsoever selling the XR...but all the best with yours...I know you love it. Ride safe.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I nearly bought the Multistrada myself it's an amazing bike

[@BestRex]

I don't own any of them, but I test rode them both, and I have to disagree with you. XR is faster and more exciting bike to ride than a Multistrada. XR's seat is much better also: Multistrada have an uncomfortable seat. Multistrada's gearbox is plainly horrible! I test rode many bikes, and Multistrada 1200 DVT has one of the the worst gearboxes I ever rode. XR on the other hand has a good gearbox AND a quickshifter, which is a great thing to use. Also Ducati's engine is jerky on the low rpms, while BWM's is smooth. Multistrada has a better fuel consumption than the XR, and it's more comfortable too (except for the seat). But that's doesn't really matter since both of this bikes are not even close in terms of comfort to a really good big shaft adventures bike, like a Honda VFR1200XD Crosstourer, for example. That's why I believe that BMW S1000XR is overall a better bike than Ducati Multistrada 1200. The only really great thing about Multi is it looks: it's definitely one of the sexiest and beautiful bikes in the world. But other than that this motorcycle is so-so.

[@fritzgahleitner7042]

I own a Ducati 1199s Tricolore and a BMW S1000R 2017, I never feel a problem with the vibrations at the S1000R! Or did I understand this right, this problem was only before 2017?

[@NicChap]

Thanks for posting Mate.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

No worries

[@meccarbon5003]

Congratulation vídeo. Hugs S1000xr

[@JakeStrada]

Great informative video, by any chance have you had anyone as a pillion, I test rode a 2018 model just last week and my pillion said she felt a lot of vibration through the pegs and the seat, I know the vibrations through the bars still exist, I felt quite a lot through them and mirrors we blurry, I did feel a little vibration through the seat after I dropped my pillion off, but it wasn't enough to bother me unlike my pillion

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I had no complaints from pillions

[@vecioalpin8998]

Thanks for your video! I personally find Amazing that BMW didn't fix this problem which is recognized by everybody tested the bike! This is the proud of german engeeniring?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Antonio Barone it's been sorted on the 2017 model

[@casyo]

Actually did a test ride with the 2017 model last weekend. Vibrations are still there, but way better. Comparable to Evotech weights on pre-2017 model. In my opinion pre-2016 model with evotech weights is still better than 2017 with stock weights.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

casyo Haven't been on the new one yet, but I'm sure I will. I for one won't be changing mine, as there's only minimal changes. Have seen the first issues with the new bushes on the new bike, to sort out the vibrations. People now complaining of too much play in the bars, as they are now rubber and not a harder plastic. Have seen a video on the play, and it seemed a lot!!

[@casyo]

Didn't notice the play during the test ride (well, 30 minutes isn't that long), can you link or point me to the video you mentioned? I'm about to buy the 2017 model (or go for the new 1290 super adventure s), so this might be interesting :)

[@thelikeablerider8800]

casyo Sorry didn't get it totally correct, this guy has installed the 2017 kit to his 2016 model kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4rEYqaoqtCLqLc

[@mowman7777]

You could add some grip puppies to make it even smoother.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

John Keckley yeah could do, I've never used them. The heavier bar ends sorted it out.

[@AndresTriana8]

Me gustaría corregir la vibración en mi moto... que hago? Gracias

[@mthbmk]

Great practical video, I've just installed them on my bike. Did you use any Loctite?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

No I didn't use any👍

[@Ermalex10]

Thanks for your video!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

+Alex Ermakov You're more than welcome

[@mickpicton1511]

Hey Mate. Mick from Australia. Where do you get your t bar sockets and hex heads from please?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Hey Mick m.louis.de/artikel/rothewald-steckschluesselsatz-150-teilig/10003583?list=b121576f7df002465fbef3453350ceca&filter_article_number=10003583

[@mickpicton1511]

TheLikeableRider I meant the ones hanging on the shelf.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@mickpicton1511 m.louis.de/artikel/rothewald-sechskantschluessel-set-t-griff-5-teilig/10002879?list=754351978ab239215668e980838f44cb&filter_article_number=10002879

[@dazpain6716]

just stuck some on and now don't have vibro hand when a stop lol

[@thelikeablerider8800]

daz pain definitely worth doing

[@dagrant7881]

I have a 2016XR, no vibration what so ever.

[@ZaarsShed]

Thanks for the review. I'm ordering one of those. Can you please post a link to that neat RAM mount ball?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I got mine on eBay, there's loads on there!

[@ZaarsShed]

@@thelikeablerider8800 Sorry, I meant RAM SKU / model number - their catalog is huge...

[@monstermarkone]

Do you ever get flies/bees/birds/flying fish etc up your sleeves whilst riding? Just a thought...

[@thelikeablerider8800]

No bugs go up there

[@mikkosaukkonen3108]

Those bar ends cut vibration off 80%. Easy and cheap solution.

[@davidwatson7544]

Great video - do they need to be torqued to a specific number? It doesn't look as if you used a torque wrench.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I'd imagine there is a torque setting, but I never bothered! They're not exactly an essential component part where it would be necessary.

[@Limacharlie733]

great video!!! :-)

[@thelikeablerider8800]

thanks very much

[@noeldawson9211]

what year is your bike, I have heard the latest version is much better, any comments would be appreciated

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Mines was the 2016, yes apparently the new bike is better, although I've heard from new owners that there's no difference. I never found it annoying, where others found it unrideable

[@marco1987warr]

@@thelikeablerider8800 just done a demo on the 2019 xr, no difference in the handlebar vibration, lovely bike apart from that.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@marco1987warr yeah if you can get your head around the vibs, then it's a great bike

[@MrLuminicious]

Do they fit properly if I don't have the handguard??

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes of course👍😜

[@MrLuminicious]

@@thelikeablerider8800 will the outer part of the bar end rotate or will it be fixed in place?

[@Boxer1250RT]

To be honest, it made almost every buyer pissed that BMW builds and sells a $20K bike with a DEFECT that everyone complains!!! Now, the 2017 Models have different bars to fix the problem. Total German Engineering f...up!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Becker Inal it's all part of ownership! all bikes I've owned I've changed the things I don't like, and to be honest spending 30 quid on heavier bar ends, doesn't break the bank.

[@disekjoumoer]

No it doesn't, but it's just pathetic that BMW left it so long. The first reviews complaining about the vibes were quite a few years ago.

[@triv7252]

I see that the euro4 S1000R has rubber mounted risers for 2017.....

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah looks like they've sorted the vibs on the XR too

[@triv7252]

I think you'd have a good case for arguing for BMW to retrofit those new parts free of charge if your bike is very new. Worth a try!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Would be worth a try, looks like they changed the bar raisers to stop the vibs. I've sorted mine no though

[@triv7252]

Yeah I watched the vid on the bar ends, going to try some for my Explorer, although it's not bad at all but I'm always up for any improvement! Probably going to move over to the MT-10 when they are back in stock here in Blighty - January/February time apparently - the perfect time of year to buy a new bike in England!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

love the look of them MT10

[@falopio2007]

Thank you for your advice. Could yo tell us the weight of each Evotech handlebar?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Felipe Gonzalez not sure off the top of my head, if you click on the link in the description, it will probably say on their website. Thanks for watching

[@sawekkowal3988]

Jedynie co pomaga wymiana gumek w górnej półce bo orginalnie są plastiki, w aso bmw można zamówić.To jest jedyne i skuteczne rozwiązanie.

[@nortondlcl]

I must be lucky vibration are not a problem with my XR.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I rode three different XR's before buying, and they all had it! I just tough my brain not to worry about it, and bought me one, but I nearly didn't for this reason. I am glad I did in the end, it's an awesome bike!!

[@krayzieegg7294]

I would wanna finish the vid but the audio quality sucks

[@kernow6010]

Should have got the Multistrada mate. 👍😉😎😎

[@thelikeablerider8800]

kernow6010 never!😜

[@Yonex333]

Should have got the XR, By Far!

[@billgilkerson5294]

Multi has nasty vibes too.

[@frankstocker5475]

Paying BMW prices one would not expect a vibration like this, I'm sure BMW will reimburse you for the Bar-Ends & your labour. Fat chance.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

+Frank Stocker It's no big deal Frank, have you ever had a perfect bike? I haven't! The rest of the bike is so good, that paying 35 quid for bar ends isn't something I'd fuss about.

[@edabacan]

Noaudio man. Terrible

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Audio works fine!

[@bogdanbarabas1]

audio works only ont the left channel (your voice) + lots of noise

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Bogdan Barabas Yeah sorry was a dodgy Mic

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Jeez some people are never happy. U should be grateful that the guy went to the immense time and effort of producing a really informative vid, for nothing. Unreal. No, not terrible.