Any hacks to reduce handlebar vibration?

PerazziMx14 · 2025-09-22T09:48:01-0400

Bipolar said:
I used to own a 1985 BMW K100 RT It had a handlebar vibration at highway speed that I found really annoying. The fix was to remove one handlebar end weight and fill the handlebars with oil. It worked quite well to reduce the vibration.

An old dirt bike trick was to fill the bars with silicone caulk. Never head of oil .

jettawreck · 2025-09-22T11:47:25-0400

PerazziMx14 said:
An old dirt bike trick was to fill the bars with silicone caulk. Never head of oil .

All my old dirt bikes (1970's) vibrated so much who could tell-or care.

NCK · 2025-09-22T12:09:05-0400

2012

When I put Barkbusters on it was terrible. Took them off and put the OEM weights + brush guards back on and they are fine. (I do keep a extra clutch lever under the seat now though).

Brockie · 2025-09-22T20:45:00-0400

PerazziMx14 said:
An old dirt bike trick was to fill the bars with silicone caulk. Never head of oil .

Or any heavy rubber hose that just fits inside the bar to quell vibrations before the Bar Snake came along.

Solid Handlebar Inserts

Barsnake

barsnake.com

planedoc1958 · 2025-09-24T10:47:14-0400

I have never ridden the Wee, but my 1050 is so smooth, really can’t even feel if it is running. I always just assumed the 650 was the same? I guess the ultimate cure to your 650 vibrations, would be to trade it for a 1050!

honsfun · 2025-09-24T19:40:06-0400

vtandme said:
I have a 2011 650 with stock handlegrips and bar end weights. Over the years I’ve installed a fork stabilizer, progressive springs in the front forks and bar risers. None of these have made a significant difference in felt vibration while riding.

I don’t think I’m experiencing anything out of the ordinary, just looking to see if there’s an easy way to cut down on the vibration felt through the handlebars.

add some lead shot into bars, see if it helps

Any hacks to reduce handlebar vibration?

PerazziMx14

jettawreck

NCK

Brockie

Solid Handlebar Inserts

planedoc1958

honsfun

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