Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: StickyOne on January 18, 2017, 10:30:00 PM

Title: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: StickyOne on January 18, 2017, 10:30:00 PM
Does anyone have experience of using different weights on the ends of the handle bars?
What would be the advantage of heavier weights?
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: virginiajim on January 18, 2017, 10:33:24 PM
Heavier bike..

Dampens the vibrations through the handle bars.  Heavier the weight, the more it damps, although there is a point where it affects the gas mileage.
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: Wookie on January 18, 2017, 10:48:32 PM
 :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: O.C. on January 19, 2017, 12:41:53 AM
no vibes on mine ...no need for heavier weights   :no:   
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: Wookie on January 19, 2017, 03:06:42 PM
O.C didn't you have 3 previous kwak ...
So one could say
Your feeling the FOURTH  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: O.C. on January 19, 2017, 07:53:20 PM
Quote from: Wookie on January 19, 2017, 03:06:42 PM
O.C didn't you have 3 previous kwak ...
So one could say
Your feeling the FOURTH  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

I'm feeling better with my fourth  :yes: 
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: virginiajim on January 20, 2017, 10:59:07 AM
I plead the fifth.
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: O.C. on January 20, 2017, 11:10:23 AM
no amendment required
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: StickyOne on January 22, 2017, 10:37:58 PM
Fourth or fifth it is, but what's the opinion on these weights?
If I put new weights on what difference would I notice?
I don't feel I have the need to, but until you try it you can't knock it can you!
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: PRD on January 23, 2017, 08:21:19 AM
IT might be a bit slower with the extra weight!
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: O.C. on January 23, 2017, 08:36:25 AM
I've seen different coloured end weights which some say improve the look of their bikes, but not for me

I cant see why you would want heavier weights if the OEM ones are working well and doing their job ... :no:   
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: zedmeister on January 23, 2017, 04:42:28 PM
Quote from: O.C. on January 23, 2017, 08:36:25 AM
I've seen different coloured end weights which some say improve the look of their bikes, but not for me

I cant see why you would want heavier weights if the OEM ones are working well and doing their job ... :no:   


+1
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: virginiajim on January 23, 2017, 05:09:49 PM
+2
Title: Re: Handle Bar Weights
Post by: Boomer on January 23, 2017, 06:41:27 PM
I have a Throttlemeister Heavy throttle lock that fits both the 1400 and the GTR1000.
I tried them on the 1400 and while they work fine as a throttle lock, they made no difference to the vibes, but then again my 1400 doesn't really have any vibes.
On the 1000 they make a huge difference but it's motor is nowhere near as smooth as the 1400.

Yes, they work. If you have a buzzy 1400 they may help.
In my experience if you have numb hand problems on the 1400, it's more likely to be the bars position and angle.