Anyone tried Handle Bar End Weights? Any good??

[javaspark]

I noticed TRex is offering stainless steel handle bar end weights that supposedly reduce & dampen vibration in handlebars. Not sure I understand the mechanics of that. Anyone have experience using these or similar? Worth it?

https://www.trex-fab.com/products/handle-bar-end-weights-stainless

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I noticed TRex is offering stainless steel handle bar end weights that supposedly reduce & dampen vibration in handlebars. Not sure I understand the mechanics of that. Anyone have experience using these or similar? Worth it?

https://www.trex-fab.com/products/handle-bar-end-weights-stainless

I made some from lead for my GS & RSS ( the Vtwins ) ... it definitely lessons the vibes .... I got the lead from a friendly garage that let me dozens of USED wheel weights ( they normally won't be re-used ) ... Melted them down in a cast iron skillet on the BBQ grill, then poured it into a dimilar size metal tube ..... My 2014 1330 RT doesn't need them I have foam covers for the grips .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Pirate]

I'd try the foam grips first...and did. Lessened the vibration quite a bit.

https://tricledusa.com/products/the-original-custom-foam-hand-grips-for-all-spyder

 

[KnurledNut]

I use the weights from Slingmods. They made a definate difference in vibration. Not 100% but close to 90%.

 

[Navydad]

I don't have a Ryker, but I do have the bar end weights on my two wheeled bikes. They work well.

 

[sKiZo]

More front end oscillation than bar vibration, ain't it? I've been toying with the idea of adding a damper to the steering to see if there's an improvement there. Worked wonders on my Ural sidecar rig. Seems like the center tie rod that runs along the top of the motor would be a perfect place for one on a Ryker. The Ural's got a VW jetta damping shock mounted up now, but it'd take a bit of math to get one that would apply the correct amount of damping on the Ryker..

PS - I've seen where folk load the bars with lead shot. A bit of silicone at the ends to lock the pellets in place and yer done.

 

[ARtraveler]

I added handlebar weights on both my 2008 and 2009 GS & RS. They seemed to be needed, and they did help when I added them. That being said, I have not put them on any of the other five Spyders.

 

[redrazor]

I use the weights from Slingmods. They made a definate difference in vibration. Not 100% but close to 90%.

:agree: They look cool too! Less vibration for sure. :yes:

 

[pegasus1300]

Never ridden a Ryker but they work really well on my 2012 VTwin Spyder RTL

 

[javaspark]

Seems the consensus is that end weights do work. I also like Pirate's suggestion to try foam grips.

Lot's of good advice. Appreciate the input!:bowdown:

 

[RykerUSA]

I have 40,000 miles on my 2019 Rally with foam grips and see no need for weights.

 

[Zoot]

Changing the mass of the bars (with weights) changes the resonant frequency to something more pleasant. It's been a thing on motorcycles for a long time. Many motorcycles have them as original equipment.

 

[JaxBella]

Great info!

 

[mctrull]

Handlebar weights reduce vibrations. There are many ways to reduce vibrations but handlebar weights is one of the cheapest and it is focused to remove the tuning fork effect and keep your hands from going to sleep.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

More front end oscillation than bar vibration, ain't it? I've been toying with the idea of adding a damper to the steering to see if there's an improvement there. Worked wonders on my Ural sidecar rig. Seems like the center tie rod that runs along the top of the motor would be a perfect place for one on a Ryker. The Ural's got a VW jetta damping shock mounted up now, but it'd take a bit of math to get one that would apply the correct amount of damping on the Ryker..

PS - I've seen where folk load the bars with lead shot. A bit of silicone at the ends to lock the pellets in place and yer done.

Sounds like a" band-aid " to fix un-balanced wheels / tires ..... JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[TIMEMACHINE]

The T-Rex and Slingmods handlebar end weights are made by Show Chrome. I’d love to see someone make something proprietary for our Rykers and not a universal part.

 

[GreggL]

I did Slingmods bar end weights and foam grips for my wife’s 2018 Spyder RT Limited SE6. She says she loves the changes; I can definitely notice a difference in handlebar “buzz”.

 

[DILLIGAFTXVET]

I plan on getting some bar end weights. The vibration alone makes the mirrors almost useless at times due to the vibration in the bars.

 

[RICZ]

Loosen the drive belt to 160 rear wheel on the floor, 140 off the floor. Measuring with a Krikit II. That got rid of my vibes and I put Lidloks on my handlebar ends.

 

[Partzman23]

Vibration in handlebars

I also added the handlebars chrome end weights and foam grips to my Spyder. It definitely helped with the small amount of vibration I was getting in the grips. No more sleeping hands .:yes:
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