Reduce handlebar vibration
Reduce handlebar vibration
Hi, I have a 2011 Vstrom 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. I bought them on globy.com. 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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
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Re: Reduce handlebar vibration
It may just be the “character” of the bike - do any specific forums suggest cures?
Have you checked tyre balance etc?
Have you checked tyre balance etc?
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Re: Reduce handlebar vibration
I have some lovely heavy bar end weights (I think they are Oberon,). Crucially they mount to the OE internal bar fittings which istr provide further damping.
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Re: Reduce handlebar vibration
Possibilities:-
Try a heavier bar end weight on one handlebar.
Melt lead into the bars.
Ride faster.
Try a heavier bar end weight on one handlebar.
Melt lead into the bars.
Ride faster.
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Re: Reduce handlebar vibration
I was going to suggest that, reminded by how vibration increased when a weight fell off.
However, if it's a long-term problem, has it persisted through tyre changes?
All through the rev range, increasing with revs, or at a specific band?
One of my bikes was particularly - well, 'relatively' - rough at 70-80 mph in top gear. "It was the bike that made me do it, officer!"
Even bland can be a type of character 
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