Fonzie Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Had this thread in the Pub few weeks ago. Thought I'd try here too... little different crowd............. Looking for chrome/polished barends with "XX" engraved on them. Closest I've found so far are "CBR" ones on ebay. I swear I saw XX ones within last year, but can't find them now when I'm ready to buy. Little help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Over 3,000 members, almost 40 views............and no one has anything??? :icon_think: Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Did you really want me to comment on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 Sure Joe..........Have at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWL_XX Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Fonzie, Mike here, new to the forum, but I've been quietly observing for about a year. I might be able to make some of the bar ends, but I would need a link to the "CBR" type for a visual reference. I would also have to talk to a friend that does laser engraving. I'm not sure if he can do laser etching on curved pieces. I am leaning towards polished stainless steel. Link me and I'll see what I can find out. I wonder how many of the 40 viewers would be interested..... -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Mike........here are the ones I'm looking at. I swear I've seen "XX" ones similar to this before, but haven't come across them for some time. I asked this killerkawasaki guy if he has them or can get them, but so far he hasn't replied to me http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 OK.........I finally broke down & just bought the CBR ones, as I can no longer find the XX ones & am tired of waiting. They came today. Put them on, & my question is this. They weigh quite a bit less than the stockers. Is the weight important for damping vibrations as someone told me before, or should I be alright with these??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loingrader Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 just put them on and ride. obviously a heavier barend is going to prevent more vibration than a lighter one, but you're riding a blackbird. it may be a noticable difference, but i'm sure it isn't going to bother you any. let us know how they turn out. -b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokanxx Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 You may feel a little more vibration now, but as your tires wear out the vibrations may increase dramaticly due to the lighter bar ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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