Handle bar vibration

[bosco659]

Just started riding the XS again and the amount of vibration in the bars is quite noticeable compared to the Water Buffalo. Thinking I’ll try adding weight to the bars. Bar end weights aren’t an option as I am running bar end mirrors. Anyone have experience with this product?
http://www.barsnake.com/

Or is it just “snake oil”.

 

[Wingedwheel]

I don’t know if that would work for me with my internal wires.

 

[bosco659]

I don’t know if that would work for me with my internal wires.

No it wouldn’t. Inside of bar needs to be clear.

 

[WideAWAKE]

I seem to recall discussions of it here in the past with good results…

*just as likely I’m imagining all this

 

[bosco659]

I tried searching but couldn’t find anything specifically about the barsnake product. I know there’s a lot of other diy options like lead shot but I thought this may be quick and easy although a bit costlier n

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

I put more cushioned grips on my bike and reinforced the rubber bar mounts. That made a bit of a difference. For a while before that I had grafted some old bar end weights from my Honda onto my bars. That didn't make much of a difference.
I haven't tried these grip puppies but was thinking about it.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/195392978068

 

[Dom]

Lead shot some kind of contained package? I think that would be my first attempt

 

[mrtwowheel]

On my CB750C there is a high pitched vibration at the bars. Foam grips were not an option for me because of the extra diameter and the size of my hands, clutch pull, and I can destroy those things just moving the bikes around the garage. Gel filled grips were the answer, good size, less vibration, long lasting, and a much better clutch pull than the oversized foam grips.

 

[WideAWAKE]

I tried searching but couldn’t find anything specifically about the barsnake product. I know there’s a lot of other diy options like lead shot but I thought this may be quick and easy although a bit costlier n

Search of the word barsnake seemed to bring up a few threads with comments about it working better than sand and lead shot.

 

[Kevin Werner]

These help. Medium dense foam.

 

[mrtwowheel]

These help. Medium dense foam.
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I'd be lucky if those lasted a week for me

 

[mrtwowheel]

I would think that filling the bar ends with caulking (latex or acrylic) would be as effective as the snake.

 

[Max Midnight]

Can we assume that the carbs are balanced, the timing is correct and that all the engine mounts are tight?

 

[Kevin Werner]

I'd be lucky if those lasted a week for me

I had a cheap pair that lasted 2 weeks. This pair has stood up quite well. Cheap pair was ~$6, this pair $10-11. For me it is an experiment with each new change.

 

[bosco659]

Can we assume that the carbs are balanced, the timing is correct and that all the engine mounts are tight?

Yes to all of the above and new OEM handlebar mount rubbers.

 

[Kevin Werner]

Yes to all of the above and new OEM handlebar mount rubbers.

Loosen the mount nuts/ bolts...
Riser nuts... (edited)

 

[bosco659]

Loosen the mount nuts/ bolts...

 

[Kevin Werner]

Riser nuts....

 

[bosco659]

Can try that.