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Best Anti-vibration bar ends?

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On the FZ1 board the standard fix is lead shot like the type used in shot gun shells. Very cheap. Haven't tried it, but it comes out easily if it doesn't work unlike caulk or silicone. Probably won't help clip ons very much. Needs to be packed in tightly, most people swear by it even those that have tried bar snakes.

On my FZ1 the chain, chain alignment, and wear on the front tire, BT020 scallop have the most influence on bar vibration. When I put on a new chain, sprockets and tires its like having a new bike again with 0 vibration. Causes of Bar vibration is very subjective and everyone has their own opinions of whats causing it.

Avoid gripping bars hard (death grip). Hard to do with clip ons and far forward weight distribution. For me the problem is more with the throttle hand. Which is why I use the throttle rocker. Allows me to control throttle with my palm but still have fingers covering the brake. If you find the problem is worse for right hand, at $8.00 no matter what solution you try the Rocker should be part of it.

Throttle rocker may come in contact with tank at full lock if bars aren't adjusted right so might not be viable for clip ons.
 
distraction628 said:
I tried the Sil-a-cone caulking ....don't waste your time...try lead shot. I did both before I got bar snake.....The lead shot worked better then the caulking....Just my 2cents worth
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So how does the lead shot compare to the Bar Snake in terms of vibration reduction and weight?:confused:
 
I have Manic Salamander on my 1000G & a Bar snake on my 1000E. Neither completely solves the problem but they do help a little.

Dan :)
 
FWIW, I filled my 700S bars with leadshot after cramming a cork into one end. I was impressed with the difference for the price. Easy to remove too. My theory is that the shot helps to dampen the vibration vs change the harmonics to a different frequency. Cheap to try, thats fer sure.
Willie in TN
 
Lead shotgun pellets (size 6 or smaller) work well

Lead shotgun pellets (size 6 or smaller) work well

I have reduced vibration significantly on my 82 750EZ by pouring lead shotgun pellets (smaller the better, but size 6 to 8 works very well - larger the size # shot = smaller the round pellet size) into my vintage 80's Superbike handlebar.

You can fill the bar up completely, using the grips as means to keep the shot in (more easily modified), or you can insert a cork or rubber plug inside the handlebar to limit the amount of lead pellets you pour into the bar. This technique, along with good quality foam grips, will help a lot.

If several folks go in together to buy a bag of shotgun pellets, it's a whole lot less $$, plus together you can use much more of the product without waste!:D

I did this about ten years ago, so I'm not sure about the cost per bag of shot anymore. Hope this helps
 
Several guys have reported squirting some silicon into the bars first about 6" to 8" in. Let that set and then just fill up the ends with shot. Finish by sealing the last 1" with more silicon.

If you want to do it without removing the bars from the bike you can still squirt the silicon but then just put a condom full of shot into each end. Seal with silicon and you're good to go. The finger off a rubber glove will also work, as will a cling wrap & lead shot 'sausage'.

Final note - Don't pack them in hard. You just want them snug so they can move 'ever so slightly' and absorb vibrations.
 
Bar snake is very high density - something like a "bouncy ball" if that helps...

Dan :)
 
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