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.

*'''[[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.

*'''[[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.

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

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

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

:'''Pro'''

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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.
-*'''[[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.
+*'''[[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.
 :[[image:foam grips.jpg|100px]]
-:'''Foam grips - advantages and disadvantages:'''
+:'''Foam grips - advantages and disadvantages'''
 :'''Pro'''