Reducing handlebar and footpeg vibration: Difference between revisions

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If you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration after you've tried the above stuff, try one or more of these:

*'''Lead:''' Fill your bars with lead, which could be BB shot used for shotguns or sinkers used for fishing.

*'''Bar ends:''' Try using heavier [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Removing_%26_replacing_bar_ends#A_couple_things_to_think_about bar ends].

*'''Stock footpegs:''' The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back.

*'''Gel grips:''' ~~May help~~ somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.

*'''[[I want to get some new grips|Gel grips]]:''' This is a standard replacement for a lot of riders. Will reduce vibration somewhat - individual opinion varies. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.

'''*Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.

*'''Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.

:[[image:foam grips.jpg|~~150px~~]]

:[[image:foam grips.jpg|100px]]

'''~~Advantages~~ and disadvantages:'''

:'''Foam grips - advantages and disadvantages'''

'''Pro'''

:'''Pro'''

*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.

:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.

*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.

:*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.

'''Con'''

:'''Con'''

*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.

:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.

*They have less resistance to weathering.

:*They have less resistance to weathering.

*They hold water like a sponge.

:*They hold water like a sponge.

You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness ~~doesn't~~ relay ~~a lot of~~ feedback for sport riding.

:You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness might not relay enough feedback for sport riding. Or it might, for you. It won't cost much to find out.

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 If you still have an unacceptable amount of vibration after you've tried the above stuff, try one or more of these:
-*'''Lead:''' Fill your bars with lead, which could be BB shot used for shotguns or sinkers used for fishing.
 *'''Bar ends:''' Try using heavier [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Removing_%26_replacing_bar_ends#A_couple_things_to_think_about bar ends].
 *'''Stock footpegs:''' The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back.
-*'''Gel grips:''' May help somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.
+*'''[[I want to get some new grips|Gel grips]]:''' This is a standard replacement for a lot of riders. Will reduce vibration somewhat - individual opinion varies. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.
-'''*Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.
+*'''Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.
-:[[image:foam grips.jpg|150px]]
+:[[image:foam grips.jpg|100px]]
-'''Advantages and disadvantages:'''
+:'''Foam grips - advantages and disadvantages'''
-'''Pro'''
+:'''Pro'''
-*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.
+:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.
-*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.
+:*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.
-'''Con'''
+:'''Con'''
-*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.
+:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.
-*They have less resistance to weathering.
+:*They have less resistance to weathering.
-*They hold water like a sponge.
+:*They hold water like a sponge.
-You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness doesn't relay a lot of feedback for sport riding.
+:You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness might not relay enough feedback for sport riding. Or it might, for you. It won't cost much to find out.