1 Trick for eliminating handlebar vibration Fri May 25, 2012 11:59 am
browe58
active member
i don't like any vibration or buzzing at the handlebar. i have bar end weights plus i wrapped the grips w/ the rubber grip material used on tennis racquets. helps alot but it want to fully eliminate it if possible. i had a vmax that was scary fast but it was silky smooth at any rpm / speed and w/ stock grips and no bar end weights, i NEVER felt any vibration. man, i miss that bike but it was a death trap as it was severely top heavy & handled terribly. anyway, i read this online and thought i'd pass it on to get your advice and see if anyone has tried it w/ any success. it makes sense and is relatively easy & inexpensive........
fill the handlebars with rubber butyl sealer from a caulking tube/gun. be sure to completely fill the bars to eliminate moisture. best way is to slip a clear piece of tubing over the caulk tip, then insert it into each bar end before filling. make sure the tubing is at least half the length of the bars to ensure complete coverage.
fill the handlebars with rubber butyl sealer from a caulking tube/gun. be sure to completely fill the bars to eliminate moisture. best way is to slip a clear piece of tubing over the caulk tip, then insert it into each bar end before filling. make sure the tubing is at least half the length of the bars to ensure complete coverage.