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c-m
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PostPosted: 16:37 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Heavy bar end weights and grips Reply with quote
Can anyone recommend some heavy bar ends to fit 22mm bars?

Need some new ones for my new bars, but the local bike shops only sell those crap Oxford ones. Two of them together are lighter than one of my OEM ones. Unfortunately the OEM ones don't fit the new bars.

I'm also looking for soft comfortable grips. The more girth they to the bars the better. Again local stores only have Oxford rubbish.
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've always liked Renthal grips. Not especially 'girthy' however..
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Sako
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PostPosted: 17:08 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
The R&G bar end weights are really good, and have decent weight to them...

https://www.getgeared.co.uk/Motorcycle_Parts/r-and-g-barends
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PostPosted: 17:14 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sako wrote:
The R&G bar end weights are really good, and have decent weight to them...

https://www.getgeared.co.uk/Motorcycle_Parts/r-and-g-barends


+1, the best I've came across.

Also, fill the bars with expanding foam/rubber sealant/sand - will help.
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
what do bar ends do? my bike's got renthals on but no bar ends...

also... as it's been mentioned about thickness... what effect does a thin or thick grip give?
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c-m
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PostPosted: 18:49 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
ocatoro wrote:
what do bar ends do? my bike's got renthals on but no bar ends...

also... as it's been mentioned about thickness... what effect does a thin or thick grip give?


Help reduce vibrations at the bars.

As I've got an F650 single cylinder they are quite important. The original BMW ones work well but only fit the OEM bars (which are rubbish).
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Sako
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PostPosted: 20:52 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
Renthal grips are boss. They feel thinner than the harris grips that were on the bike before & i found gave a more precise feel to the throttle, I've got the soft compound full diamond jobbies at the moment. They also dont seem to transmit as much vibration through as the harris's

However, they do now offer a kevlar full damond pattern grip, which offers the durability of the firm, with the feel of the soft. Availible in thick & thin versions & are snot coloured Laughing


Have to agree, rentals are awesome, I use the medium compound, great feel from the bike.
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PostPosted: 21:39 - 22 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
ocatoro wrote:
what effect does a thin or thick grip give?


Not sure if serious. Confused


serious mate, what difference does it make if the grips are fat or thin? is that a vibration thing or what?

i'm interested as my thumbs are achy on mine. could be vibes due to no bar end weights... but also if the grips are contributing, i'd be interested to change them
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