Question about bar ends - SV650.org

11-05-10, 01:48 PM

I'm after a new set of bar ends on my curvy as mine are a bit old and corroded.

I've heard people talking about various aftermarket ones being too light and as a result the vibration through the bars being hellish.

Can anyone recommend any aftermarket ones which are good quality and not too light to serve their purpose properly?

I like the look of the R&G racing ones but not sure what they are like in practice.

Cheers.

Toby

Stu · 11-05-10, 01:52 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=151323

11-05-10, 02:05 PM

I had a look at that thread but it hasnt been revealed where they were made in order for me to contact them

TEL · 11-05-10, 02:24 PM

Looks like spannerman made them to me....

11-05-10, 02:32 PM

One of our members DavieSV sells them,he makes good ones,with a coloured ring,ordered a set a few months ago,excellent quality & a good weight

11-05-10, 03:02 PM

Thanks mate.

Are those ones tapered or a consisten width?

Personally not a massive fan of the tapered ones

andrewsmith · 11-05-10, 03:42 PM

the factory ones a bit pricey new (£19 a pop) but find out the wieght of them and find a set of similar mass after markets

11-05-10, 07:14 PM

They have a slight taper,suits the bike though!

dizzyblonde · 11-05-10, 07:20 PM

you can find stainless bar ends on ebay occasionally.
I was lucky enough to get a hefty pair off ToonYank before he parted from the org. He made quite a few sets for many of us.
I got another set for the other SV from another member(no idea where he acquired them) which are slightly longer.
Either way, hefty and seemingly stop a lot of vibrations, to me at least.

13-05-10, 12:38 PM

Probably a dumb question - but how do you find out the weight of your bar ends?? Mine are looking a bit worn so want to replace them.

11-05-10, 01:48 PM	#1
toby_smith Guest Posts: n/a	Question about bar ends I'm after a new set of bar ends on my curvy as mine are a bit old and corroded. I've heard people talking about various aftermarket ones being too light and as a result the vibration through the bars being hellish. Can anyone recommend any aftermarket ones which are good quality and not too light to serve their purpose properly? I like the look of the R&G racing ones but not sure what they are like in practice. Cheers. Toby

11-05-10, 01:52 PM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Question about bar ends http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=151323

11-05-10, 02:05 PM	#3
toby_smith Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about bar ends I had a look at that thread but it hasnt been revealed where they were made in order for me to contact them

11-05-10, 02:24 PM	#4
TEL Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barry, S.Wales Posts: 245	Re: Question about bar ends Looks like spannerman made them to me.... __________________ Blue naked K4

11-05-10, 02:32 PM	#5
Aquila Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about bar ends One of our members DavieSV sells them,he makes good ones,with a coloured ring,ordered a set a few months ago,excellent quality & a good weight

11-05-10, 03:02 PM	#6
toby_smith Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about bar ends Thanks mate. Are those ones tapered or a consisten width? Personally not a massive fan of the tapered ones

11-05-10, 03:42 PM	#7
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Question about bar ends the factory ones a bit pricey new (£19 a pop) but find out the wieght of them and find a set of similar mass after markets __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

11-05-10, 07:14 PM	#8
Aquila Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about bar ends They have a slight taper,suits the bike though!

11-05-10, 07:20 PM	#9
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Question about bar ends you can find stainless bar ends on ebay occasionally. I was lucky enough to get a hefty pair off ToonYank before he parted from the org. He made quite a few sets for many of us. I got another set for the other SV from another member(no idea where he acquired them) which are slightly longer. Either way, hefty and seemingly stop a lot of vibrations, to me at least. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

13-05-10, 12:38 PM	#10
muddi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about bar ends Probably a dumb question - but how do you find out the weight of your bar ends?? Mine are looking a bit worn so want to replace them.

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