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Old 08-23-2014, 09:25 AM
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Was wondering what you guys opinions were on vibranators. That's those things that slide into the end of the handlebars to dampen vibrations. Any first hand experience? Any downside to it?

I am not having any issues, and my bike rides smoother than it ever has since the refresh that was done in the fall, but I am curious about this product.
 
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I've never heard of them before.
Sounds like snake oil to me.

If you try it give us a review.
 
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The OL loves hers... Oh wait, that's not what you meant. Never mind
 
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They work to some degree...filling your handle bars with lead shot works better...but that can be a problem if you have internal wiring.
 
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The OL loves hers... Oh wait, that's not what you meant. Never mind
yea that's what I thought he was talking about too....
 
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Find some thin lead, roll it and cut it. I rolled some thin lead until it would barely fit into the bars and go until the curve. Pushed it in then sealed the bar end with silicone so that it can't wiggle out and jam up the throttle side.

Can you feel the difference? 100%. I added a lot of weight.
 
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Old 08-23-2014, 12:55 PM
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Have never used them, first I heard of then either.
Did use a thing called a Bar Snake. It did help good bit, then again just getting some weight in there by what ever means can too.

Didn't look but how much are those puppy's?

Have a good 1 WP
 
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I had to read the thread when I saw the title just to see the replies, guess there's no women in the Evo section.
 
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I've read somewhere that the spray expanding foam helps also.

Never heard of putting anything in bars to reduce vibes before reading forums though.
 


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