Handlebar anti vibration breakthrough - Page 6

jdeatsch · 12-30-2009, 02:30 PM

Of COURSE I got it from his website.

As stated, apparently he has too many customers.

I've already resolved the issue myself anyway. Nice and smooth now.

RicorSHX · 01-14-2010, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdeatsch

Apparently 'Don' isn't interested in selling his product.

He has COMPLETELY ignored TWO emails from me. It must be nice to have TOO MANY customers.

I've gone elsewhere.

Jim

There must be a techno glitch with your emails. I make sure I reply within 8 hrs on every email.

Sorry,
Don
don@ricorshocks.com also works

BrianK · 01-29-2010, 04:59 PM

Is that discount still valid? I just tried and the advrider coupon didn't work for me. Thanks

BrianK · 01-30-2010, 10:25 PM

bumpity-bump??

RicorSHX · 02-02-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianK

bumpity-bump??

We fixed the coupon code issue. The 'code' is: advrider.

The coupon codes automatically expire at the end of the every month and we didn't catch it.

BrianK · 02-03-2010, 05:29 AM

I see it is working now; thanks!

Yukon65006 · 04-26-2010, 04:30 PM

Just wanted to say these guys have great customer service.

My order arrived 3 days after placing it. After opening the package I realized I ordered the wrong item. When I contacted Don and asked about purchasing the proper bolts or returning the incorrect ones he just offered to send the required bolts. That was on Friday Afternoon, the bolts were in my mailbox when I arrived home from work today.

bryantjt · 06-22-2010, 09:59 AM

Any more user updates? I'm thinking of installing a set on a DL650 with Suzuki handguard but haven't heard from anyone who has used them on the Wee.

jiminwc · 06-29-2010, 07:27 PM

Any feedback from KTM 950 Adventure owners?

hilld · 06-29-2010, 09:52 PM

Any update on making something work for us BMW folks with numb hands?

Thanks,

Derek

byh · 07-11-2010, 11:51 AM

I have a set of the Vibranators made RICOR installed in my 2005 BMW R1200GS. My bike has an aftermarket Kaoko throttle lock, replacing the factory bar-end weight on one side. They have designed a system that fits easily, replacing the stock or longer Kaoka bar end bolts with Vibranator-equipped bolts. The only modification involved is drilling through a welded plate just past the threads inside the handlebar with a standard drill bit. This allows the Vibranator system to be suspended inside. The install does not affect the bike visually in any way, and is completely hidden.

I was curious on how it worked and the effectiveness, and while at the RICOR shop, I was lucky enough to run tests with the inventor: stock/none and several different frequency settings. Stock, my bike has a vibration from 4k-5k, which unfortunately is in the range used on the freeway at certain speeds. Testing various tunings of the Vibranators in my own handlebars, it was obvious (by feel and mirror shake) that they damped the vibrations differently. Of the tunings, the production setting was the best, with much clearer mirror and about half of the perceived vibrations through the grips. I started somewhat skeptical and left convinced on the technology.

So, if you have a R1200GS with stock or Kaoko throttle lock, keep an eye out on the Vibranator being available on their web soon.

Lexanez · 07-19-2010, 01:37 AM

Ugh, been trying to contact Don for almost 2 weeks. Tried both of his e-mail at vibranators and ricorshocks. Even Pm him on this board. Still no reply.

Really, this vibranators seems to be the solution to my dilemma but without him replying to my questions, I can't confirm my order.

R_W · 07-19-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexanez

Ugh, been trying to contact Don for almost 2 weeks. Tried both of his e-mail at vibranators and ricorshocks. Even Pm him on this board. Still no reply.

Really, this vibranators seems to be the solution to my dilemma but without him replying to my questions, I can't confirm my order.

I have had this issue with several small suppliers. In my case, the spamfilters were trashing my email because of the gmail, yahoo (free)domains. Once I sent it from a "real" ($$$) account I got a response in 10 minutes.

cdc · 09-11-2010, 04:33 PM

This is my grip:

And after taking the end out..:

So how can I take this part out and will the Vibranetor fit?

RicorSHX · 09-11-2010, 07:50 PM

The FJR Vibranator comes with a tool that pulls the rubber bushing out easily. It consists of a 6mm bolt, washer and a tube that 'pushes' against the handlebar.

The FJR owners are reporting back the numb hand problem is solved. The guarantee is unconditional. If the parts are damaged, no problem.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuned_mass_damper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_vibration_reflex

12-30-2009, 02:30 PM	#76
jdeatsch 46 years of motorcycling Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Penfield, Neu Yawk Oddometer: 4	Of COURSE I got it from his website. As stated, apparently he has too many customers. I've already resolved the issue myself anyway. Nice and smooth now. __________________ The parts falling off this motorcycle are of the finest American (occasionally) manufacture.

02-03-2010, 05:29 AM	#81
BrianK F'in' half ass lookie boy Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Manxachusetts Oddometer: 844	I see it is working now; thanks! BrianK screwed with this post 02-04-2010 at 03:52 PM

06-29-2010, 09:52 PM	#85
hilld riding isn't an addiction Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Portland, OR - raingear or web feet required Oddometer: 267	Any update on making something work for us BMW folks with numb hands? Thanks, Derek __________________ Every day is a new day

07-11-2010, 11:51 AM	#86
byh Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Fabulous Las Vegas! Oddometer: 34	Vibranators on BMW R1200GS are good I have a set of the Vibranators made RICOR installed in my 2005 BMW R1200GS. My bike has an aftermarket Kaoko throttle lock, replacing the factory bar-end weight on one side. They have designed a system that fits easily, replacing the stock or longer Kaoka bar end bolts with Vibranator-equipped bolts. The only modification involved is drilling through a welded plate just past the threads inside the handlebar with a standard drill bit. This allows the Vibranator system to be suspended inside. The install does not affect the bike visually in any way, and is completely hidden. I was curious on how it worked and the effectiveness, and while at the RICOR shop, I was lucky enough to run tests with the inventor: stock/none and several different frequency settings. Stock, my bike has a vibration from 4k-5k, which unfortunately is in the range used on the freeway at certain speeds. Testing various tunings of the Vibranators in my own handlebars, it was obvious (by feel and mirror shake) that they damped the vibrations differently. Of the tunings, the production setting was the best, with much clearer mirror and about half of the perceived vibrations through the grips. I started somewhat skeptical and left convinced on the technology. So, if you have a R1200GS with stock or Kaoko throttle lock, keep an eye out on the Vibranator being available on their web soon. __________________ http://www.my2wheels.com/

09-11-2010, 04:33 PM	#89
cdc n00b Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 5	On a FJR . . .? This is my grip: And after taking the end out..: So how can I take this part out and will the Vibranetor fit? __________________ cdc 2012 BMW K1600GT 2006 FJR1300AE - for Sale: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826156

01-29-2010, 04:59 PM	#78
BrianK F'in' half ass lookie boy Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Manxachusetts Oddometer: 844	Is that discount still valid? I just tried and the advrider coupon didn't work for me. Thanks

01-30-2010, 10:25 PM	#79
BrianK F'in' half ass lookie boy Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Manxachusetts Oddometer: 844	bumpity-bump??

04-26-2010, 04:30 PM	#82
Yukon65006 . Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Connecticut Oddometer: 371	Just wanted to say these guys have great customer service. My order arrived 3 days after placing it. After opening the package I realized I ordered the wrong item. When I contacted Don and asked about purchasing the proper bolts or returning the incorrect ones he just offered to send the required bolts. That was on Friday Afternoon, the bolts were in my mailbox when I arrived home from work today.

06-22-2010, 09:59 AM	#83
bryantjt Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Far Upstate NY Oddometer: 832	Any more user updates? I'm thinking of installing a set on a DL650 with Suzuki handguard but haven't heard from anyone who has used them on the Wee.

06-29-2010, 07:27 PM	#84
jiminwc Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: MISSOURI-USA-PLANET EARTH Oddometer: 87	Any feedback from KTM 950 Adventure owners?

07-19-2010, 01:37 AM	#87
Lexanez n00b Joined: Jul 2010 Oddometer: 1	Ugh, been trying to contact Don for almost 2 weeks. Tried both of his e-mail at vibranators and ricorshocks. Even Pm him on this board. Still no reply. Really, this vibranators seems to be the solution to my dilemma but without him replying to my questions, I can't confirm my order.

09-11-2010, 07:50 PM	#90
RicorSHX ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Sin City Oddometer: 91	Fjr1300 The FJR Vibranator comes with a tool that pulls the rubber bushing out easily. It consists of a 6mm bolt, washer and a tube that 'pushes' against the handlebar. The FJR owners are reporting back the numb hand problem is solved. The guarantee is unconditional. If the parts are damaged, no problem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuned_mass_damper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_vibration_reflex

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