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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Rweimer on August 07, 2004, 06:37:09 AM

Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: Rweimer on August 07, 2004, 06:37:09 AM
Another quick question..

Going on speeds above 50mph, i start noticing a vibration in the handlebars.  I assume that is what the end bar weights are there for, on the handlebars.

I imagine the vibration just continues as the speed goes up.

I plan on doing a little bit of interstate riding this weekend, like an hour and a half, to new orleans.  I was just wondering if there is any way to combat the vibration, or do i just have to get used to it?

Would a pair of gloves help reduce the ill effects ( numbness of the hand, as if i was pushing a lawn mower for an hour.)

thanks,
robert
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: EvilScooby on August 07, 2004, 06:45:19 AM
Gloves will help  little, but yep you just have to get used to it.
I thought it was jsut me at first
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: Stephen072774 on August 07, 2004, 07:22:28 AM
Get yourself some gloves.  Even if I ride without my jacket (rare) my gloves and helmet are manditory.  I can't imagine riding without them.  Not to mention a fall, a large bug on the knuckle hurts like heck.
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: mp183 on August 07, 2004, 07:42:30 AM
I was just out riding yersterday and was commenting to myself how it's good for the circulation.
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: frankieG on August 07, 2004, 07:43:21 AM
i bought gel grips off e-bay for 6 bucks and they are great....the vibration may be there but the hands do not feel it.
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: Rweimer on August 07, 2004, 08:46:36 AM
thanks for all the tips, i'll be stopping by my suzuki dealer to see what they have in the way of grips.

and of gloves.
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: frankieG on August 07, 2004, 10:55:47 AM
you should be wearing kevlar gloves anyhow....crashing hurts...trust me i know :oops:
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: johncam4 on August 07, 2004, 04:54:55 PM
fat squishy grips, gloves, bar ends and riding with the rpm's low
Title: handlebar vibration
Post by: Zarathustra on August 07, 2004, 04:56:46 PM
if you're really serious, you can try this product out as well.  i don't know anyong that has, but it might be worth a look.

http://www.barsnake.com/