Hi Folks things ae going pretty good so far. I do have a question on handlebar vibration.

[Micksan]

I noticed the handlebar vibration, not too long after I got the bike. In the past, with other bikes, I have used "Buddy Grips" which have done a pretty good job of reducing the vibs by maybe 90%. Not so here. Although better my hands still will go numb. I also wear gloves with gel padding, and they help a bit. >>> Any suggestions. I am hoping to make some long hauls this summer and don't want to wait until the last minute to ask. Thanks Russ in OKC

 

[Taz]

I did the grip puppies too. Like you they didn't help as much as I thought they would. On past bikes, I went with heavier bar end weights and/or a barsnake or shot in the handlebar. I am just on the puppies and gloves of my vibes journey. Something I noticed is I was gripping the bars too tight, and by loosening my grip a bit, that helped.

It is better but I am not sure if good enough yet so consider the other options I typically do.

Barsnake

Barsnake

www.barsnake.com

 

[Micksan]

I did the grip puppies too. Like you they didn't help as much as I thought they would. On past bikes, I went with heavier bar end weights and/or a barsnake or shot in the handlebar. I am just on the puppies and gloves of my vibes journey. Something I noticed is I was gripping the bars too tight, and by loosening my grip a bit, that helped.

It is better but I am not sure if good enough yet so consider the other options I typically do.

Barsnake

Barsnake

www.barsnake.com

Did you use the bar snakes ??? I have heard a lot of good things about them over the years. I tried the lead shot on a couple of bikes. made them very heavy, and backed off of them. Thanks for your input.

 

[Taz]

Did you use the bar snakes ??? I have heard a lot of good things about them over the years. I tried the lead shot on a couple of bikes. made them very heavy, and backed off of them. Thanks for your input.

I've used barsnake on other bikes, not the Rocket yet. I liked that it was easier to remove than shot. On the Rocket, a few pounds isn't going to matter much with that big girl.

 

[Taz]

I also found this. I'm not sure if it would work or not, but it might be an option. It is the Rox anti-vibration pivot risers.

 

[Micksan]

I also found this. I'm not sure if it would work or not, but it might be an option. It is the Rox anti-vibration pivot risers.

I have used their products in the past. great quality. problem I do not believe they will fit. If my caliper is right the OD is 1 1/4 inch. Thanks Anyhow. I am going to try the snake route.

 

[Taz]

I have used their products in the past. great quality. problem I do not believe they will fit. If my caliper is right the OD is 1 1/4 inch. Thanks Anyhow. I am going to try the snake route.

I wrote them earlier but haven't heard back. I didn't have time to give them a call. If you do, let us know what they say.