1 Reducing the handlebar vibration Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:24 pm
Bigsax
Gold member
I have just returned from an interstate ride and decided to try and lessen the handlebar buzz.
I have tried end weights in the past and with little success, so i tried my own solution.
I am running RT bars on an RS.
I called in at my local fishing tackle shop and purchased some lead fishing weights (snapper leads) that looked about the same diameter as my bars. Ripped the grips off and inserted lead weights. The fishing weights were long torpedo shapes and slightly bigger than the bars. No trouble, a little light work with a hammer saw them go in (more hammer work) tightly. I used one whole packet (3 weights) on each side. I just knocked them home right to the bend. I would guess half a kilo each side.
I think is has drastically reduced vibration! Also adds a new steering dimension to the old girl. She falls into the corners more easily, I like the feel. I ride pretty hard as my riding buddies have Ducati's and even though I am the old man of the group, I make sure we keep with the pack.
I have read that some people have used lead shot to fill the bars but this way was really quick and easy, half an hour of fun and it was done!
I have tried end weights in the past and with little success, so i tried my own solution.
I am running RT bars on an RS.
I called in at my local fishing tackle shop and purchased some lead fishing weights (snapper leads) that looked about the same diameter as my bars. Ripped the grips off and inserted lead weights. The fishing weights were long torpedo shapes and slightly bigger than the bars. No trouble, a little light work with a hammer saw them go in (more hammer work) tightly. I used one whole packet (3 weights) on each side. I just knocked them home right to the bend. I would guess half a kilo each side.
I think is has drastically reduced vibration! Also adds a new steering dimension to the old girl. She falls into the corners more easily, I like the feel. I ride pretty hard as my riding buddies have Ducati's and even though I am the old man of the group, I make sure we keep with the pack.
I have read that some people have used lead shot to fill the bars but this way was really quick and easy, half an hour of fun and it was done!
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