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killerb

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It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. +
09/01/05 at 13:11:54

I have a 1983 Honda CB450. First bike. New rider. Know nothing about bikes. Couldn't repair my way out of a wet paper bag, unless it involved a screwdriver, vice grips or hammer.

The issue is that when I ride a distance, say 50-60 miles...right around that time, my right foot just kills me. The vibration is pretty extreme, and after a while, my foot is in enough pain to pull over for a while, and it is numb so I can't tell if I am on the brake or not. WTH? Undecided

Thanks for any help you can give me. Any advice?

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torque Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline 2008 nightster,flat od green and black Posts: 748 rock hill,S.C. Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #1 - 09/01/05 at 13:35:08 Yeah, ive ridden a cb 450 before,it feels like monkey butt yet its your foot, i guess monkey foot is what u would call it . its nice to stop every 60 to 70 miles just to check out the scenery,and get some food! my advice, buy a savage
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Reply #2 - 09/01/05 at 13:57:48

killerb wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Couldn't repair my way out of a wet paper bag, unless it involved a screwdriver, vice grips or hammer.

Screwdrivers are good, but avoid using vice grips or your hammer on the Honda - they do more harm than good.

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The issue is that when I ride a distance, say 50-60 miles...right around that time, my right foot just kills me.

High rpms and keeping your feet planted in one spot is what's hurting you. You could lower the rpms on the highway by substituting a smaller rear sprocket or add highway bars to change the position of your feet. Go with some highway bars...they're cheap and pretty easy to install. They should make all the difference.

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Gitarzan Serious Thumper 2004 No Login Offline ! Posts: 827 Columbus, Oh, Earth, Solar Sys Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #3 - 09/01/05 at 14:23:19 killerb wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09: right around that time, my right foot just kills me. Hey man, you're not braking with your right foot all the time are you? That's a common mistake by new riders. The front brake is you friend, the rear brake is your skid machine.
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #4 - 09/01/05 at 15:54:19 Does your right foot ever bother you in a car (or cage)? If not, think about what Gitarzan said. And vertical twins can vibrate too
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Reply #5 - 09/01/05 at 17:08:48

killerb wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

I....The issue is that when I ride a distance, say 50-60 miles...right around that time, my right foot just kills me. The vibration is pretty extreme....

What speeds? Steady or stop and go? Vibrations increase with speed, you might consider backing off 5 mph. If steady speeds you might condsider highway pegs on a crash bar so you can vary your leg position.

Might consider getting another rider's opinion of whether or not your bike has excessive vibrations -- as in something out of balance. Are the vibrations in pace with engine speed or road speed?

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killerb Ex Member	Thanks to all who have replied. I appreciate it. Reply #6 - 09/01/05 at 17:16:07 8)
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babbalou Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 814 Lewisville, Texas Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #7 - 09/01/05 at 17:25:23 There may be a way to rubber mount those footpegs. I'd look at how they're mounted & see if there's a way to put a rubber bushing or two there to dampen the vibes. Another tooth on the front sprocket may be another option. 8)
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Jim_R

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Reply #8 - 09/01/05 at 18:44:51

I was gonna say switch out the footpegs for some rubber encased kind. When I switched out my handlebar grips it made a huge difference in vibration.
Changing the position of ur feet would probably help alot too but highway bars arent cheap, unless its a engine guard foorpeg combo. I was thinking going this route but I dont think it would solve my "im too cramped for my bike" problem as much as I would want it to.

I do like Savage_Rob's guard tho. It looks awesome and might work for what I need. How much was that rob?

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torque Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline 2008 nightster,flat od green and black Posts: 748 rock hill,S.C. Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #9 - 09/01/05 at 18:58:26 i finally got my highway pegs on ,it feels like a whole new bike,my legs are perfectly straight out it feels great well worth the blood,sweat and tears
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slavy Serious Thumper Offline smart cars for stupid people Posts: 710 Phoenix, Arizona Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #10 - 09/01/05 at 23:25:54 If You are a new rider You are probably pretty tense and this aggrivates what ever problem there is. Try to change the riding position every 15-20 miles. Try to put Your feet on the rear footpegs for couple of minutes.
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DavidV Ex Member	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #11 - 09/02/05 at 06:55:59 I noticed that my feet felt better after I started wearing my new boots to ride. The old boots were thin soled and flexible; but real comfortable. The new ones have soles that are thicker and stiffer. So maybe different shoes would help you?
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Reply #12 - 09/02/05 at 08:15:10

Nearly on the same subject

A conversation between Mr. Honda and God.

Mr. Honda asked God, "Aren't you the inventor of women?"
God Said, "Ah, yes. Indeed I am".
"Well," said Mr. Honda, "Professional to professional, you have some
major design flaws in your design."
1 - There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion.
2 - It chatters constantly at high speeds.
3 - Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much.
4 - The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust.
5 - Plus the monthly down time and aggravation are outrageous, and don't even get me started talking about the maintenance costs.
”Hmmmm, you do raise some good points”, replied God, "Lets have a wee look."
God went to his Celestial super computer, typed in a few things and waited for the results. After a moment God said, "Well, it may be true that my invention seems to be flawed, but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours."

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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10875 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #13 - 09/02/05 at 14:13:00 That is funny.
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killerb Ex Member	Re: It's a Honda, but I thought I'd ask anyway. + Reply #14 - 09/02/05 at 18:26:46 It is funny.
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