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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject: Handlebar vibrations |
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Im sure this question has been asked before but I can't find it anywhere.
I'm having problems on longer runs with numb hands due to the vibrations through the bars. On twisty roads it's not too bad, but anything more than 20 mins at a constant speed leaves me having to do hand-gymnastics to get the circulation back.
Has anyone got any recommendations from experience as to a solution? As many of you know, I'm riding a 2009 versys so no rubber mounted engine. I am reluctant to try grip puppies as I rely on my heated grips through winter. I also have handguards installed so I am limited as to my bar end weight options. Options so far are:
1. Fill bars with silicone sealant/sand/lead shot etc
2. Try the Rox anti-vibe risers (expensive)
3. Flexx bars (how f*ckin much?)
4. Buy a smoother bike |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Riding the KLR i find relaxing my grip on the bars helps......did the ride up to Ripley, Derbyshire, on her last year with no problems regarding numbness. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I keep reminding myself to do just that Waki. Got a vario screen coming soon to try and take some of the windblast off at high speed so I don't have to hold on so tight
There seems to be a high frequency vibration though, especially in the left grip at about 6-7k rpm, which is 80-90 mph in 6th gear. |
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Carnage British Superbike Racer
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:40 am Post subject: |
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sounds to me like youve got most of the options covered ...except....and it is a long shot....how tight fitting are your gloves? _________________ Rust is lighter than carbon fibre! |
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Have the bar-ends been changed for non-standard ones? _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:26 am Post subject: |
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I've always found the ER6 motor a bit "buzzy" at certain revs, I've never ridden that or a versys long enough to have the issue. _________________
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:26 am Post subject: |
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ps. have you tried having a after 20 mins of riding the versys? I much prefer the idea of riding the bike rather than having to sit on my hand for ten mins _________________
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Loco Monkey With a Machine Gun
Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 2646 Location: Lost in Space
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | ps. have you tried having a after 20 mins of riding the versys? I much prefer the idea of riding the bike rather than having to sit on my hand for ten mins |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:55 am Post subject: |
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biggus, it's my left hand which is going numb, and I'm right handed...
MrE, gloves are fine, nice and stretchy so that's not the issue I don't think. Bob, bar end weights have been replaced in order to fit handguards, and I think this has been a factor in the problem. Handguards are sooooo nice though on cold days, and they certainly saved the bike from damage when I dropped it a couple of weeks back!
[justifying new bike purchase] I'm going to go test ride the post 2010 bike as they rubber mounted the engine, see if it makes any difference. I don't want to throw more money at this bike if the new one has been smoothed out as Kawasaki claim it has. [/justify] |
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:06 am Post subject: |
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It may well be the Bar Weights - these are specifically designed to reduce vibration and replacing them with pretty aftermarket ones is always a mistake. The Kawasaki ones on my bike have rubber inserts and are very heavy. _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the suggestions guys!
However, as of friday, it will be someone else's problem |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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nosnowking wrote: | thanks for the suggestions guys!
However, as of friday, it will be someone else's problem |
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