Reducing vibrations through handle bars

• Reducing vibrations through handle bars
  Posted by Eire+01 on 23 Sep, 2018 20:21
• 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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• #1 Reply
  Posted by mt01ash on 23 Sep, 2018 20:47
• Why would you want to do that its part of the character of the MT01 a KODO drum
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Eire+01 on 23 Sep, 2018 21:09
• Quote from: mt01ash on 23 Sep, 2018 20:47

  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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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Danmt on 24 Sep, 2018 05:50
• 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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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Rocker on 24 Sep, 2018 15:56
• This sort of thing Dan ?
  

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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Danmt on 24 Sep, 2018 17:10
• 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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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Rocker on 24 Sep, 2018 18:00
• Have trouble with my hands on all my bikes so have fitted Grip Puppies which makes a bit difference
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Danmt on 24 Sep, 2018 19:43
• Yes, Grip Puppies helped a little bit for me too, but the Cramp Buster made a big difference.
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Eire+01 on 24 Sep, 2018 21:01
• Thanks all. I already have the grip puppies so those things definitely worth a shot.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by graeme on 12 Oct, 2018 10:28
• Quote from: Eire+01 on 24 Sep, 2018 21:01

  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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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Vishnuisgod on 18 Oct, 2018 20:48
• Yamaha bar ends

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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Eire+01 on 18 Oct, 2018 22:10
• Somebody else I know who suffers from this swears by
  heated grips or heated gloves.
  He says it completely eliminates numbness.
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