tigger
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posted July 05, 2006 11:06 AM
Solution for numbing vibration on grips?
I just want to know if anybody experimented on replacing the stock grips. I was thinking if the Gel grips will actually make a difference in absorbing the vibration. One dude told me to fill up the handlebars with lead. What do you guys recommend? I have an 05' by the way....
  
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frEEk
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posted July 05, 2006 11:11 AM
partial response: http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=1&TID=24773
heavier bar ends are known to help (similar idea to filling with lead, but probably more effective).
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tigger
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posted July 05, 2006 12:18 PM
Thanx man. I will give the 699 a shot. What would be the best way of installing them. Do you use compressed air with grip glue, or regular spray paint?
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maximus
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posted July 07, 2006 07:35 PM
Freek have you tried them yet?
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maximus
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posted July 07, 2006 07:36 PM
I have always used the stylish zx12r green grips, they look good but dam they kill my hands after a while.
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tigger
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posted July 07, 2006 08:14 PM
I just ordered a set today. 8 bucks not bad...
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frEEk
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posted July 07, 2006 08:53 PM
nope, may put them on sunday tho.
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BlackGhost
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posted July 09, 2006 01:22 PM
not tryin to be funny....but try loosening up on the bars some. don't hold on so tight, and teh numming should not occur
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maximus
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posted July 09, 2006 03:14 PM
You know i thought that was always the problem till i bought my 12r, that bike pretty much takes its own corners and handles so well, on my zx11 i did hold on tight but this bike is so smooth and easy to ride,its by far the best bike i have ever owned. ZX11 compared to the ZX12 is like riding in a beetle then riding in a BMW. I love my 11 dont get me wrong. Just night and day. The other gripsi wouldlike to try are the heated grips, anyone have any input on them.
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flite leader
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posted July 10, 2006 01:41 PM
 Edited By: flite leader on 10 Jul 2006 14:41
get a pair of "Throttle meister " bar ends
come in two(2) styles
cruise control
& straight dummys.....no cruise
cost about the same
work great & are made as good as any aftermarket
accessory......will even improve the look if the bike
no less you can also expect some vibrations to go away
after several thousands of miles
& if & when you switch to a Good synthetic
good luck
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fastestbusaaround
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posted July 11, 2006 02:16 AM
All of the vibration I had when I got the bike, dissapeared when I put the Throttlemeisters on last year. Make sure you get the "Heavy/ polished" model.
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dubious
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posted July 12, 2006 04:20 PM
use heavy bar ends or throttlemeister like the guys are saying.
I have the 699 grips. As nice as they are bar weights, or heavy bar sliders dampen way more vibration than the grip could ever hope to on its own!
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Simple Simon
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posted July 12, 2006 05:37 PM
For grip heaters get the ones for ATV's. They are thin elements that go on under your regular grips. You will end up with normal sized grips. There are heated grips available that are made into the grips but the grips are large diameter and and they are expensive (over $100 compared to $35 for the ATV grips). I have the grip heaters on my bike and and put them on all my future bikes.
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magzx12r
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posted July 12, 2006 07:52 PM
I installed these bar ends today http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=140 but have not tested them out. These should help with the vibration.
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tigger
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posted July 12, 2006 08:20 PM
Edited By: tigger on 12 Jul 2006 21:24
I just installed my 699s today. I'll give my feedback tomorrow....
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tigger
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posted July 13, 2006 09:58 PM
The 699 diffinately made a difference. 2 hours of straight riding with no numbness! wow!
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