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Reducing vibrations through handle bars
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Anybody got any tips on this?
After a prolonged ride I get numb hands.
I've already tried fitting spongy grips.
I have the standard bar end weights on.
Should these weights be added to or reduced?

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Why would you want to do that its part of the character of the MT01 a KODO drum

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Why would you want to do that its part of the character of the MT01 a KODO drum

Yeah but I'd like to be able to have a bit of feeling in my hands too  ;)

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My problems were reduced when I fitted a Cramp Buster copy which allowed me to lessen my grip on the throttle conrtol. I had no problems with my left hand.
It worked a lot better than I expected and didn't cost a fortune. Takes some time to get used to, esp. when going slow, but over all it's an ok gadget.


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Yes, exactly. Fits to the outer end of the bar, can be turned to your optimal position.
They are so cheap one can really afford to try them.

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Have trouble with my hands on all my bikes so have fitted Grip Puppies which makes a bit difference
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Yes, Grip Puppies helped a little bit for me too, but the Cramp Buster made a big difference.

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Thanks all. I already have the grip puppies so those things definitely worth a shot.

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Thanks all. I already have the grip puppies so those things definitely worth a shot.

Couple of things, keeping a loose grip on bars is both good habit and the way to minimize MT vibes.
I took bar weights off, think it actually makes the MT worse.
And the throttle body physical balance and subsequent mixture balance makes a much smoother bike if it is out.
To tell that you need to put vac gauges on and see how it looks.


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Somebody else I know who suffers from this swears by
heated grips or heated gloves.
He says it completely eliminates numbness.