silverbird1100 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I've been using foam, sanded down a little to reduce the diameter but lately the bars have been awfully buzzy. Much more so than when the bike was newer. Is there a general consensus for which material works best for damping vibration? I've got some HVMP bar ends that are heavy as hell but that didn't do a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 BMW Sport Grips... Fat, rubber and have a taper that works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I just use pro grips, can't remember the model # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I use the #1 grip favored among the Long Distance/Endurance Riding community - BMW Sport Grips: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 ProGrip 699 classic gel grips are my fave, even tho I have to make do with the BMW grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Are the BMW's anything specal? Is anything just plain better for vibes? My bike is buzzing way more than it ever has all of a sudden at 30,000. I just put on the HVMP bar weights and it's like it made it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Are the BMW's anything specal? Yeah, they are probably expensive. Pro Grip Model #714's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Superbike grips from LP. Alittle larger than stock and conform to my mits preatty comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Are the BMW's anything specal? Yeah, they are probably expensive. Amazingly enough, they are not! This last set I picked up for my FJR was like $13/pair. Though I suspect they are the only reasonably priced BMW part ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Are the BMW's anything specal? Yeah, they are probably expensive. Amazingly enough, they are not! This last set I picked up for my FJR was like $13/pair. Though I suspect they are the only reasonably priced BMW part ever made. 2 o-rings and the oil filler cap seat were only $5. I was surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalamariKid Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Too help with vibration in the bars try heavier bar ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Kuryakyn ISO grips for a Goldwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langly Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 BMW Sport grips on all the bikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 ST1100 heated grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 anyone have a reliable source for the bmw grips? I want to give em a whirl...so far the best ones i have found are spider grips but the colors fade in the sunlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXMAN Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Her hips but it doesn't seem to help much with vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I use gel grips. I find that they are a pain to install so that there is no gap at the bar ends. If you cut it too long, it makes the throttle stick, too short and it looks like hell. Then it slides a round a bit especially if you use tie downs on the bars. Otherwise worth it :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 anyone have a reliable source for the bmw grips? I want to give em a whirl...so far the best ones i have found are spider grips but the colors fade in the sunlight Right: 32721458396 Left: 32721458395 I get all my stuff from BMW of Denver (Karson in parts is THE MAN) but any BMW shop should have them or be able to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughcactus Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I tried to order a set of these gripos today from my local BMW dealer and was quoted $32 aus for the left hand side and $65 aus for the rh side(which apparently has the throttle sleeve installed and comes as the one part) I think $90 odd dollars aus is a bit much for something which may not do the job. Does anybody have any contacts in the US who would ship over here or would another kind member be good enough organise some and send em to me?. I would be really appreciative if somebody could help me out! Cheers, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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