Heavy bar end weights? - Page 2 - SV650.org

russell664 · 13-12-16, 10:48 AM

I have R&G racing bar ends on mine.

Blapper · 13-12-16, 01:29 PM

There is no straight forward answer to this. Simply adding or taking off weight just moves the resonant frequency around. Removing the source of the vibration is the best approach, but if not practical, try no bar ends, lighter bar ends and heavier bar ends until the vibrations are optimised as far as possible to your expectations.

maviczap · 13-12-16, 01:56 PM

Adding 1 tooth to the front sprocket moves the vibration patch out of the usual 70 - 80 mph cruising range, so I don't have any problems with vibes.

Blapper · 13-12-16, 05:45 PM

Sounds like an idea maviczap. I wouldn't mind losing a few revs at that speed. Where did you get the sprocket?

maviczap · 13-12-16, 06:01 PM

I honestly can't remember, I did the swap about 5 years ago. But any sprocket supplier should do one. You lose some tiny bit of acceleration, but never bothered me

13-12-16, 10:48 AM	#11
russell664 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 127	Re: Heavy bar end weights? I have R&G racing bar ends on mine.

13-12-16, 01:29 PM	#12
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Heavy bar end weights? There is no straight forward answer to this. Simply adding or taking off weight just moves the resonant frequency around. Removing the source of the vibration is the best approach, but if not practical, try no bar ends, lighter bar ends and heavier bar ends until the vibrations are optimised as far as possible to your expectations.

13-12-16, 01:56 PM	#13
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Heavy bar end weights? Adding 1 tooth to the front sprocket moves the vibration patch out of the usual 70 - 80 mph cruising range, so I don't have any problems with vibes. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-12-16, 05:45 PM	#14
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: Heavy bar end weights? Sounds like an idea maviczap. I wouldn't mind losing a few revs at that speed. Where did you get the sprocket?

13-12-16, 06:01 PM	#15
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Heavy bar end weights? I honestly can't remember, I did the swap about 5 years ago. But any sprocket supplier should do one. You lose some tiny bit of acceleration, but never bothered me __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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