ATC 3-Wheelers Discussions on ATC 3-Wheelers.

how can I reduce engine vibrations?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-15-2008, 11:47 AM
JimVT's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default how can I reduce engine vibrations?

I am running an atc 110 motor in a bike and it is geared low . Now that the motor is run at higher speeds than normal I have lots of vibrations comming from the motor. Can this be reduced somehow? I have it bolted directly to the frame . Has anyone seen or know of a motor mount that will reduce vibrations? I just don't have the room to put a larger motor in and run it slower .
Can the motor be balanced easly?
Jim
 
  #2  
Old 05-15-2008, 01:17 PM
McDerry's Avatar
Trailblazer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default how can I reduce engine vibrations?

Spring Eye bushings to replace the tabbed mounts on the frame. Will absorb alot of the vibrations
 
  #3  
Old 05-15-2008, 01:38 PM
JimVT's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default how can I reduce engine vibrations?

I need a little more help on the spring eye bushing. I never heard of them.
Search didn't help me on them either. Maybe I know of them by another name.
Jim
 
  #4  
Old 05-15-2008, 02:25 PM
mywifesquad's Avatar
KTM Patrol
Former Chinese POW!
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Hat Creek, Ca
Posts: 75,108
Received 46 Likes on 45 Posts
Default how can I reduce engine vibrations?

You might try drilling out the engine/mounts and using larger bolts. Or adding a brace some where to reduce vibrations.
 
  #5  
Old 05-16-2008, 05:09 AM
McDerry's Avatar
Trailblazer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default how can I reduce engine vibrations?

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: JimVT

I need a little more help on the spring eye bushing. I never heard of them.

Search didn't help me on them either. Maybe I know of them by another name.

Jim</end quote></div>


As in like what they use on on spring eyes in a vehicle. just google up rubber bushing.

Theres no counter balancer in the motor, so you will have to isolate the motor from the frame via a vibration absorbing medium aka rubber bushings.

Another option is if its just bothering your hands, fill the handlebars with RTV sealant.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jeepwheelin02
1) Engine problems..
5
07-18-2020 06:42 PM
Cummins Driver
Polaris
43
09-11-2019 01:22 PM
austinwhitton
Yamaha
4
08-11-2015 06:21 PM
ATVC Correspondent
Performance Mods and Project Quads
1
07-30-2015 09:39 AM
KimSJoh
Polaris Ask an Expert! In fond memory of Old Polaris Tech.
14
07-18-2015 07:20 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: how can I reduce engine vibrations?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:16 PM.