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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Default Solid billet grip vibration?

Anybody with solid grips, all billet, no cushion or rubber inserts, have any issues with vibration? Tingling or any dislikes?

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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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I've been riding with these for a few years, doesn't bother me at all. You can always wear fingerless padded gloves.

 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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my hands are screwed..arthritis since i was a kid, and carpal tunnel as an adult.

the only grips that do work for me are the stock H-D grips. ( diameter, larger foam grips or skinny grips just hurt)

for me the "tuning" of the bar bushings can be crucial, vibrations can be tuned in or out with the pre-load and rubber bushings work better for me than poly.

But that's just me with my screwy hands- your results will likely be different.

Mike
 

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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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There are various things you can consider, if your bars vibrate. As well as the handlebar mounting bushings there are add-in weights that can be inserted inside the bar ends, to dampen vibration.
 
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