Handlebars moving.

[A500leroy]

Just checking its normal for handlebars on a mt07 to move (back and forwards not side to side b4 any smart arses come on..)

Wondering if its an anti vibration thing or if i need to go to a dealer? Ive checked all the bolts and there ft but its just something ive never noticed before.

cheers lads Thumbs Up

[bimsb6]

They may be rubber mounted to reduce vibration a bit of movement is normal only you can know if anything has changed which may need attention .

[trickywoo]

Sounds like your headstock bearings need adjusting.

Maybe just tightening but they may need lubing or even replacing if they are in fact worn.

Have a google about adjusting them before diving in.

[A500leroy]

bikes 18mths old 4500 miles.

[trickywoo]

A500leroy said:

bikes 18mths old 4500 miles.

Just tightening up then.

They are set on the loose side so its not particularly unexpected.

[CousinDupree]

Is the whole front end (forks etc), moving with the h/bars?

If so, tighten the head bearings a bit, as above. Also check that they move freely, ideally with the front elevated on a stand. You can do this on the side stand with a friend.

[A500leroy]

noope just the bars are rocking with a bit of pressure put on them.

[CousinDupree]

A500leroy said:

noope just the bars are rocking with a bit of pressure put on them.

Like this at 1:118? That's normal with the rubber mounts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIerAskpiV8

[Weso]

They are rubber mounted.
I asked about it at the London bike show as I was surprised how much they moved.
Completely normal said the man from Yamaha.
Hth
Wes

[A500leroy]

CousinDupree said:

Like this at 1:118? That's normal with the rubber mounts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIerAskpiV8

yes!!