Handlebar vibration (2018)

PJFlynn · Jun 10, 2018

Any hints for less vibration at grips.head steady?71 bike orignal.thx.

Burgs · Jun 10, 2018

Hi
Handle bar end weights, a lot of new late model bikes have them and is suggested in Tuning For Speed.
From memory (have loaned my book out) Phil Irving said some of the old TT racers, some times filled the bars with lead to stop the vibrations because they were so bad?
Burgs

1up3down · Jun 10, 2018

handle bar, handgrip vibration - too right front ISO clearance, should be almost perfect smooth

ashman · Jun 10, 2018

Replace your handle bars with a set of alloy bars steel bars are only 2mm wall thickness where the alloy bars are just over 6mm thickness, my 850 Featherbed is hard mounted and have some vibrations in my handle bars changing to the alloy bars fixed that completely, or you can try the weights inside of your bars will do the same thing.

Ashley

robs ss · Jun 10, 2018

+1 on bar end weights

Rob

Northton · Jun 10, 2018

Burgs said:
Hi
Handle bar end weights, a lot of new late model bikes have them and is suggested in Tuning For Speed.
From memory (have loaned my book out) Phil Irving said some of the old TT racers, some times filled the bars with lead to stop the vibrations because they were so bad?
Burgs

Also http://www.barsnake.com/order/secure.html

eskasteve · Jun 10, 2018

Northton said:
Also http://www.barsnake.com/order/secure.html

Love the Barsnake. Started using them years go in my off road racers and thought "What the heck, let's try one in the ol' Norton". Works well.

baz · Jun 11, 2018

You really shouldn't have vibration at the bars on a stock commando mate I'd check your ISO's first ,
I have an extra ISO fitted to my my bike plus an iso headsteady but no vibration through the bars to worry about
Cheers

Onder · Jun 11, 2018

I was about to mention Bar Snake, used it years ago. Cannot say I felt any difference but then maybe the old boat anchor Bonnie I was running was beyond help.

robs ss · Apr 20, 2021

Anyone tried filling their bars with lead shot?

gortnipper · Apr 20, 2021

+2 on bar end weights. All modern superbikes have them, and many nice bar end mirrors incorporate them.

Streetfighter Mirror by Oberon Performance

Oberon Performance's universal streetfighter mirror for hollow handlebars black or silver 2 bezel sizes

www.oberon-performance.co.uk

Universal Bar End Weight Small by Oberon Performance

Oberon Performance's small universal bar end weight 7 colours

www.oberon-performance.co.uk

cash · Apr 20, 2021

A few years ago I fitted a Renold Synengy rear chain and was experiencing a buzz in the handle bars. It was Andy chain who informed me Renold had stopped making motorcycle chain and Synergy chain was defiantly not suitable for motor cycle use. I fitted one of Andy's chains the vibes disappeared and the chain is still on my bike.

robs ss · Apr 20, 2021

gortnipper said:
+2 on bar end weights. All modern superbikes have them, and many nice bar end mirrors incorporate them.

Streetfighter Mirror by Oberon Performance

Oberon Performance's universal streetfighter mirror for hollow handlebars black or silver 2 bezel sizes

www.oberon-performance.co.uk

Universal Bar End Weight Small by Oberon Performance

Oberon Performance's small universal bar end weight 7 colours

www.oberon-performance.co.uk

Yep - I have a pair of Halcyon 830s on mine - other that the internal clamps they are made from stainless steel (heavy) so work well

HALCYON 830 Bar End round – Motociclo

motociclo.com.au

concours · Apr 20, 2021

robs ss said:
Anyone tried filling their bars with lead shot?

Yes I did. But not on the Norton.

robs ss · Apr 20, 2021

concours said:
Yes I did. But not on the Norton.

Any results worth mentioning?

Onder · Apr 20, 2021

Ever notice how the left grip seems to vibrate more than the right?
....because the throttle assembly and mirror act as weights I figure.

batrider · Apr 20, 2021

I've used something similar to the "liquid" bar snake when I had the low euro bars. It was gray and set up like silicone seal. I get tingling in my hands just sitting around but it seemed to help. I also have a Halcyon 830 mirror. Hard to beat.

Fast Eddie · Apr 20, 2021

I use the fat barrel shaped Beston grips to help with hand numbness.

There are expensive Japanese ones on the market, these are not good, they’re solid rubber and do not isolate the vibes or provide cushion.

The cheap Emgo made ones are the best IMHO, they are softer and hollow and provide great insulation from vibes and a cushion for the hands (especially appreciated if using clip ons). The only downside is, being softer, they wear out sooner.

I used to hate these fat grips as a yoof, but I definitely find they help with pins and needles / numbness that I can sometimes get otherwise these days

robs ss · Apr 20, 2021

batrider said:
I've used something similar to the "liquid" bar snake when I had the low euro bars. It was gray and set up like silicone seal. I get tingling in my hands just sitting around but it seemed to help. I also have a Halcyon 830 mirror. Hard to beat.

Yep - it's on their website, but (LV-4 & LV-5) "out of stock"
I have sent a query to them a few days ago about the solid ones but no response yet.

robs ss · Apr 21, 2021

I've ordered 2kg of lead shot (250ml) to fit and test. I expect close to 1.5kg (180ml) will fit in the bars, restrained by the bar end mirrors (as mentioned above, Halcyon 830s).
Will report on findings.

Handlebar vibration (2018)

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