Difference between revisions of "Damping Handlebar Vibration"

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Stock parts. 130g. Not very heavy.<br>
 
Stock parts. 130g. Not very heavy.<br>
 
[[Image:Barweight6.jpg]]<br><br>
 
[[Image:Barweight6.jpg]]<br><br>
The new parts weigh 150g more than stock. Thats over 1/4 pound.<br>
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The new parts weigh 166g more than stock. Thats over 1/3 pound heavier.<br>
 
[[Image:Barweight7.jpg]]<br><br>
 
[[Image:Barweight7.jpg]]<br><br>
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The quick and easy way to attach the weight is to use a plug (or rosette) weld.<br>
 
[[Image:Barweight8.jpg]]<br><br>
 
[[Image:Barweight8.jpg]]<br><br>
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Make sure to smooth everything out nice, especially on the throttle side.<br>
 
[[Image:Barweight9.jpg]]<br><br>
 
[[Image:Barweight9.jpg]]<br><br>
  

Revision as of 00:04, 7 November 2006

BUZZZZZZ....

A vibrating handgrip will cause discomfort and the hand to fall asleep. Weight is usually the fix.

The aftermarket has a few examples of large bolt on weights for clip-ons to fight this. If you can find some of these, give them a try.

Stock Clip-on Modification

Stock handlebars will almost always have some sort of weight inside. This is to reduce the vibrations at the bar. A problem for the non-racing rider is that these weights are kept to a minimum to score points with magazine editors regarding overall bike weight. So our bikes are light, but they hurt to ride. Let's choose to add a little weight and make the bike far more comfortable to ride.

The stock 2005 CBR600RR handlebar weight configuration.
Barweight1.jpg

The planned upgrade.
Handlebar weight.gif
Drawing of part
Tapping the bar.
Barweight2.jpg

The bar needs a 2mm step cut in it to work with the stock bar end.
Barweight3.jpg

Machining the step
Barweight4.jpg

Comparing the two configurations.
Barweight5.jpg

Stock parts. 130g. Not very heavy.
Barweight6.jpg

The new parts weigh 166g more than stock. Thats over 1/3 pound heavier.
Barweight7.jpg

The quick and easy way to attach the weight is to use a plug (or rosette) weld.
Barweight8.jpg

Make sure to smooth everything out nice, especially on the throttle side.
Barweight9.jpg