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Started by JPaganel, June 13, 2013, 06:58:00 PM

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JPaganel

So, since I'm working on getting fairing mount mirrors, I got a pair of bar weights. I just picked up a set that was the right size, they were marked as being for a YZF600.

I swapped my bar-end mirrors for them. Holy crap. THERE IS ALMOST NO VIBRATION!
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

fj11.5

 Cool, no more numb fingers :good2:  , when I tried mine without oem weights I also tried alloy bar ends, baaad move,  , now using stainless steel bar ends, slightly heavier than the original
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

fintip

Haha. Surprise, they're there for a reason.

The next step: a pair of 'vibranators', tuned end weights that resonate to the engine's frequency, cancelling out vibes. Randy sells them, had them made.
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JPaganel

Oh, I know they are there for a reason. The previous owner didn't.
1993 FJ1200 ABS

1984 FJ600, up on blocks

1986 FJ1200, flaming wreck, repaired and sold
1986 FJ1200, repaired, ridden, sold


I don't want a pickle
I just want to ride my motorcicle

red

Quote from: fintip on June 13, 2013, 10:41:46 PMHaha. Surprise, they're there for a reason.
The next step: a pair of 'vibranators', tuned end weights that resonate to the engine's frequency, cancelling out vibes. Randy sells them, had them made.
Riders,

I got a set of Vibranators for my FJ1100, early on.  Riding long and hard used to leave my hands buzzing, but this problem vanished the first time I rode with them installed.  I needed a pipe wrench to remove the old bar ends, but the new parts fit very well.  They look fine.  I have only good things to say, for the Vibranators.  I also added  set of foam hand-grips, which also made things more comfortable.  I used a thin coat of Shoe-Goo around the handlebar grip area to install the foam hand-grips, and once that stuff dries, the grips will not slip or rotate on the bar.

Cheers,
Red
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.