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Any hacks to reduce handlebar vibration?

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796 views 25 replies 14 participants last post by  honsfun  
#1 ·
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.
 
Discussion starter · #17 ·
Does your bike have crash bars or any other bolt-ons not listed above?
I had terrible vibes when I first fitted crash bars.

Go for a ride and touch everything you can reach while the bars are vibrating.
Does it vibrate at all rpm's?
It does have crash bars…I tried once to add dampeners between them and the frame but didn’t make any difference.

Gonna try the slip-on foam handgrip covers to see what that feels like.
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
Thanks, I’ll check this for sure!
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.
Interesting! What type of oil did you use?
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
Do you also feel it in the foot pegs and seat? It could be engine vibration and one thing to check is that the throttle body boots are not loose. Also, my 2014 Wee had vibration issues and I got it down to a manageable level by repositioning the engine in the frame cradle.
I don’t notice it in my seat or footpegs, but I’ll check the boots for sure. Thanks!