What helps reduce thumper handlebar vibration?

ADVNCW · 10-02-2012, 12:56 PM

What helps reduce thumper handlebar vibration?

What helps the most? Handlebars? Grips? Gloves? Other?

Thanks.

bluesman · 10-02-2012, 01:00 PM

As ex-owner of biggest thumper out there (Suzuki DR800) I remember - if you talk to Ladder106 in DR750/800 tread - he got Vibranator inserts (Ricor) on his bike and mentioned that it really helps.
I personally used heavy inserts and often rode in thick gloves. That helped too. Thou on 800 Big vibes are not high frequency and not really bothered me much.
Just my 2 cents.

bamfslap · 10-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Gel grips, good (clean/lubed) chain and sprockets, non-knobby tires (screw that!), and nice gloves and it's smooth as butter.

I've heard aluminum bars make a difference too. Can't remember if it's bad or good though.

Some people put rubber between the bars and clamps too I think.

kubiak · 10-02-2012, 02:39 PM

i have good luck by adding barkbusters or aluminum hand gaurds, they seem to help with the vibration. my buddies aprilia 450 vtwin was really bad in the bars till he put on full wrap around hand gaurds.

ADVNCW · 10-02-2012, 02:41 PM

Thanks.

crypto666 · 10-02-2012, 03:02 PM

an opposing cylinder and piston helps, alot.

Just wait, someone will show up to tell you all about balancing thumpers. Make sure to do some research before you buy what they are selling.

buelless · 10-02-2012, 04:19 PM

Make sure your tires are balanced - helped a lot on my wr, especially at speed.

folknride · 10-02-2012, 05:32 PM

I put RideOn in my tires on my KTM 690 Enduro (knobbies) yesterday, and went for a ride to distribute it. I thought it smoothed things out quite a bit after about 10 km. Pretty subjective (?placebo effect), but I had been having some hand issues after 1/2 hour of riding, and that didn't occur. I'm hopeful - and the puncture protection is a bonus.

Foot dragger · 10-02-2012, 05:55 PM

Try to Man-Up a little ,vibration builds character.

Navaho · 10-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Bar end weights! The bigger, the better. I've tried everything and bar end weights (the kind that are external to the bar end) are by far the most effective. That's why mc manufacturers use them.

Helps to check your engine mounting bolts. Found mine to be loose on my TE610 right before I sold it. Good gel pad gloves help. I've been using Olympia 710's for years, and they are really comfortable. Best of all, you can say goodbye to blisters. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=10010

If you don't want new gloves, try these comfort grips. I have them on my 950 and they help a lot - http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=10010

WRW9751 · 10-02-2012, 06:02 PM

I've had very good luck with filling the bars with lead shot. Works like a dead blow hammer.

Idle · 10-02-2012, 06:05 PM

With the stock grips on my 650 berg I had tinglenumbz after just an hour of riding. Changed to pro-grips rally 714? I think. Not at all an issue anymore. I have them on two bikes now.

These

ADVNCW · 10-02-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foot dragger

Try to Man-Up a little ,vibration builds character.

Yea whatever, moron.

ADVNCW · 10-02-2012, 06:11 PM

Thanks, good suggestions here!

eakins · 10-02-2012, 08:26 PM

these are proven
http://www.vibranator.com/

10-02-2012, 12:56 PM	#1
ADVNCW ^OP Banned Joined: May 2012 Location: Leavenworth, WA- in the mountains! Oddometer: 341	What helps reduce thumper handlebar vibration? What helps reduce thumper handlebar vibration? What helps the most? Handlebars? Grips? Gloves? Other? Thanks.

10-02-2012, 05:32 PM	#8
folknride Old Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 458	RideOn I put RideOn in my tires on my KTM 690 Enduro (knobbies) yesterday, and went for a ride to distribute it. I thought it smoothed things out quite a bit after about 10 km. Pretty subjective (?placebo effect), but I had been having some hand issues after 1/2 hour of riding, and that didn't occur. I'm hopeful - and the puncture protection is a bonus. __________________ Warped by the rain, driven by the snow I'm drunk and dirty, but don't ya' know I'm still Willin'

10-02-2012, 05:55 PM	#9
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,774	Try to Man-Up a little ,vibration builds character. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

10-02-2012, 05:58 PM	#10
Navaho Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Oddometer: 976	Bar end weights! The bigger, the better. I've tried everything and bar end weights (the kind that are external to the bar end) are by far the most effective. That's why mc manufacturers use them. Helps to check your engine mounting bolts. Found mine to be loose on my TE610 right before I sold it. Good gel pad gloves help. I've been using Olympia 710's for years, and they are really comfortable. Best of all, you can say goodbye to blisters. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=10010 If you don't want new gloves, try these comfort grips. I have them on my 950 and they help a lot - http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=10010 __________________ 2007 KTM 450 dual sport 2006 Yamaha WR450F 2006 KTM 950 Sumo

10-02-2012, 06:11 PM	#14
ADVNCW ^OP Banned Joined: May 2012 Location: Leavenworth, WA- in the mountains! Oddometer: 341	Thanks. Thanks, good suggestions here!

10-02-2012, 01:00 PM	#2
bluesman Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hoegaarden, Belgium Oddometer: 2,993	As ex-owner of biggest thumper out there (Suzuki DR800) I remember - if you talk to Ladder106 in DR750/800 tread - he got Vibranator inserts (Ricor) on his bike and mentioned that it really helps. I personally used heavy inserts and often rode in thick gloves. That helped too. Thou on 800 Big vibes are not high frequency and not really bothered me much. Just my 2 cents.

10-02-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
bamfslap Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 173	Gel grips, good (clean/lubed) chain and sprockets, non-knobby tires (screw that!), and nice gloves and it's smooth as butter. I've heard aluminum bars make a difference too. Can't remember if it's bad or good though. Some people put rubber between the bars and clamps too I think.

10-02-2012, 02:39 PM	#4
kubiak Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,144	i have good luck by adding barkbusters or aluminum hand gaurds, they seem to help with the vibration. my buddies aprilia 450 vtwin was really bad in the bars till he put on full wrap around hand gaurds.

10-02-2012, 02:41 PM	#5
ADVNCW ^OP Banned Joined: May 2012 Location: Leavenworth, WA- in the mountains! Oddometer: 341	Thanks.

10-02-2012, 03:02 PM	#6
crypto666 Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Barclay, Nevada Oddometer: 609	an opposing cylinder and piston helps, alot. Just wait, someone will show up to tell you all about balancing thumpers. Make sure to do some research before you buy what they are selling.

10-02-2012, 04:19 PM	#7
buelless Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Evans, GA Oddometer: 267	Make sure your tires are balanced - helped a lot on my wr, especially at speed.

10-02-2012, 06:02 PM	#11
WRW9751 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Oddometer: 186	I've had very good luck with filling the bars with lead shot. Works like a dead blow hammer.

10-02-2012, 06:05 PM	#12
Idle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 411	With the stock grips on my 650 berg I had tinglenumbz after just an hour of riding. Changed to pro-grips rally 714? I think. Not at all an issue anymore. I have them on two bikes now. These

10-02-2012, 08:26 PM	#15
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,434	these are proven http://www.vibranator.com/ __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps

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