anti-vibration bar end weights

[DrDale]

I'm getting a big of buzz in the handlebars, and to a lesser degree in the footpegs, more pronounced on the left. Seems to be caused by the harmonic effect of the crash bars I've installed. I'm using the Pat Walsh system, along with the SV Frame Sliders. I contacted Pat Walsh regarding this, and at his suggestion I re-torgued all of the mounting bolts and nuts, which I did, including the SW-Motech center stand.

This helped to a degree, and I should mention that the Pat Walsh setup has only about 10% of the vibration I got when I'd installed Givi crashbars. Still, I just returned from a 2,000 mile (in 6 days) trip to Deal's Gap and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the only soreness I had from riding was some tightness in the forearms (a bit more on the left) that seemed to be related to the vibration.

I haven't seen any comments regarding the anti-vibration bar end weights, and found very little info on a search of the site.

Just wondering if any of you have any ideas or suggestions or experience with aftermarket anti-vib bar end weights.

Thanks, Dr. Dale

[Anthony]

Try switching over to some ProTaper bars, they cut down on my vibration immensely. Of course, if you want the stock barends to work, you'll need to modify them by replacing the rubber with 9/32 ID window washer line and you'll need smaller nuts for the screw. However, I have not noticed an appreciable difference with the barends on or off with my ProTaper ATV High bars. I just leave them on so I can run handguards.

[Kawidad]

When I had my 650 I noticed some buzzing in the bars after installing the PW set up. I too suspected a harmonic type thing, since the 650 was so smooth otherwise.

[Anthony]

When I had my 650 I noticed some buzzing in the bars after installing the PW set up. I too suspected a harmonic type thing, since the 650 was so smooth otherwise.



Interesting. Since this was my first farkle I don't remember how it was sans Walsh setup.

[DrDale]

I had a typo in the first sentance of my post.....I'm getting a BIT of buzz (not a big...) I'm familiar with the pro-taper setup, I've got the "Hawkins" off-road setup on my Honda CRF-250X dirt bike. This bar is a bit narrower than the standard MX setup.

Thanks for the suggestion. unrelated situation, but I also have a Scotts Steering damper on the honda. I'm thinking of getting a mount for the 'Strom and trying that setup. not for the vibs, but more for cross-winds, oncoming truck blast, potholes, uneven pavement and that sort of thing. 80-90 percent of my riding is on the Strom these days.

As I mentioned....the Pat Walsh setup vibration is nothing like I got with the Givi bars. That was totally unacceptable. I can live with the vibs from the current system, just thinking of a way to minimize it.

[Red dust]

Throttlemeisters bar end weights helped to reduce the handlebar vibrations considerably on my R1, since the frequency of the vibes is different on a inline 4 vs v-twin the result might be different.

[MZBuckeye]

Also try filling the bars with lead buckshot. It helps a ton. Make sure its lead though, i hear the copper doesn't work as well.

[DrDale]

Thanks for the input. The Throttlemeister setup is a bit pricey, but serves more than just a bar end weight. It would sure help the right hand to have a throttle lock. Certainly something to consider.

Regarding the lead shot.....do you just take out the bar end weights and pour the lead shot inside? Doesn't the shot move around inside the bar, or isn't it noticable.

Anyone use a "bar snake" on a 'Strom?