bar end weights

mike hawkgt · Oct 1, 2006

Has anyone experimented with different bar end weights to tame the tingles ? I just put the BMW sport grips on as many of you seem to prefer. I like the grips but they didn't do much for high frequency vibes. By the way, I have an 06 with about 1400 miles and I have synced the throttle boddies already. Any good advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike hawk gt.

camera56 · Oct 1, 2006

I have these and love them https://www.throttlemeister.com/

GunMD · Oct 1, 2006

I have the Top Gun bar-ends from FJRGoodies and to be honest...not much difference.

shu · Oct 1, 2006

GunMD said:
I have the Top Gun bar-ends from FJRGoodies and to be honest...not much difference.

i like 'em. and they look GOOD with the skyways!

shu

GunMD · Oct 1, 2006

shu said:
GunMD said:

I have the Top Gun bar-ends from FJRGoodies and to be honest...not much difference.

Click to expand...

i like 'em. and they look GOOD with the skyways!

shu

I agree...I like the look of them, but I can't say for sure that they made any difference in the bar buzz.

RTSR1/FJR · Oct 1, 2006

These work the best! Manic Salamander!

https://www.manicsalamander.com/bar_end_weight.htm

caryt · Oct 1, 2006

RTSR1/FJR said:
These work the best! Manic Salamander!
https://www.manicsalamander.com/bar_end_weight.htm

I have those and grip puppies and have synced at 3500 rpm...which made the most difference.

Also 2 up seems to create less buzz

Cary

BrunDog · Oct 1, 2006

I love my Manic Salamanders. I have the chromed ones, they made a BIG difference for me. Of course, a sync should always be done.

-BD

black mamba · Oct 1, 2006

I've had three different sets of bar ends over a period of time.......currently am using those that are a part of the Throttlemeister set-up. I think bar ends are the most over-rated farkle you can do, if you are looking for help in dealing with bar buzz. If you're buying them as a dress-up item, you'll be happy. Otherwise, save your money.

Ignacio · Oct 1, 2006

black mamba said:
I've had three different sets of bar ends over a period of time.......currently am using those that are a part of the Throttlemeister set-up. I think bar ends are the most over-rated farkle you can do, if you are looking for help in dealing with bar buzz. If you're buying them as a dress-up item, you'll be happy. Otherwise, save your money.

I'll concur. I think in trying to solve the buzz equation--bar end weights probably are a very small x in the equation. With the original question I think this person has probably come the closest to actually testing different masses. But searching for some harmonic sweet spot I would think you'd have to be the first and do it by adding lead tape (local golf shop) and riding after each addition.

Personally, I think the biggest X in the equation was a throttle body synch, replacing my spark plugs after 8K (or 16K on Iridiums) and switching to BMW sport grips.

FJR1300 · Oct 1, 2006

RTSR1/FJR said:
These work the best! Manic Salamander!

+1

hobarthogrider · Oct 1, 2006

HVMP-original source for top gun.

Rickster · Oct 1, 2006

Ignacio said:
-bar end weights probably are a very small x in the equation.

+1

If your expectations aren't too high -- there may be some difference. Better make sure the $$ is worth the way it looks more than any inclination that all your bar vibe problems will be gone.

Luke · Oct 1, 2006

I really like my SS Manic Salamanders.

Bull · Oct 1, 2006

Luke said:
I really like my SS Manic Salamanders.

This is the first time I've seen them and I really like them too - so much so, I just tried to buy a pair and the company doesn't ship to Canada.

huh? :angry:

C&C · Oct 2, 2006

I just installed a Throttlemeister, not for the bar ends but for the throttle lock, but hoping maybe the bar end weights would help a little; they didn't. No better or worse than the stock end weights. (I do like the throttle lock though)

Luke · Oct 2, 2006

Not shipping to Canada??? That is strange.

Ratchman · Oct 2, 2006

I got the Manic Salamanders, but don't stop there. I replaced the stock grip with a set of gel grips and even a foam cover (just to increase the grip diameter). The buzz is much better, but not gone. I consider it a good as it will get. Yes, I re-synched the TBs, but mine were not "out of limits" to begin with. Only now, they are synched as well as can be. I consider the "buzz" to be reduced about as far as I can reduce it. I'm just not ready to spend any more cash on it since it's now minimal. However, I can barely get my hand around the grip now.

If I wasn't so lazy, I'd get rid of some spring tension on the throttle...maybe over the winter. I think that would help reduce the "felt" buzz by reducing the grip pressure required.

Bull · Oct 2, 2006

Luke said:
Not shipping to Canada??? That is strange.

Hi Luke

I dropped the Manic guys an e-mail asking if they can help me out .... I'll post an update when I have one,

I hope they can fix me up - those chromed-out bar ends look darned nice..... and if they take a little buzz off too, well that'll be just great.

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