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Don't worry, I rode a 2013 without bar end weights and it would put my hands to sleep. After adding HVMP extra heavy bar end weights and grip puppies, the amplitude and frequency of the vibes have changed so much that it is a non-issue now. Just get the bars sorted and you'll be golden.
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Ride a 1200cc Sportster for a couple hours at 80 MPH.
After that, you won't notice any vibration in your CB1100 handlebars!
(12-28-2017, 12:56 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: Until you find your stock handlebars with bar end weights, you might want to slip some Grip Puppies over your handle grips. You are going to need them anyway because the Honda Grips are hard and small in diameter. They will cramp your hands in less than an hour.
![[Image: e4cf7ecd114c4b604b3088264c2cd1ae.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201712/e4cf7ecd114c4b604b3088264c2cd1ae.jpg)
They are available on Amazon.
Both hands, or just your throttle hand?
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(12-28-2017, 01:41 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: I have the chrome end weights that i took off and put closed end old style grips on my bike. I did not take the inside attachment out and will not go back in . I do not have the buz , feels like a smooth 4 cly should.
Novice question here - what is that adjustable thingy bottom front right side that looks like it may be a counter balancer ?
As pictured with 2 bolts and arm = balancer shaft holder ( for backlash adjustment)
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(12-29-2017, 02:07 PM)Calcb_imp Wrote: Don't worry, I rode a 2013 without bar end weights and it would put my hands to sleep. After adding HVMP extra heavy bar end weights and grip puppies, the amplitude and frequency of the vibes have changed so much that it is a non-issue now. Just get the bars sorted and you'll be golden.
Good to know. It will be fine I'm sure.
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(12-28-2017, 12:45 AM)ambbmw_imp Wrote: Just bought a pristine 2013 and love the look of the bike. It has aftermarket Trackside handlebars without bar ends or any weights. These bars look like dirt bike bars with the strut spanning the bars. The buzz feels like I'm riding a 250 single. Even at low speeds.
I am not seeing this coming up as an issue on the forum, other than a non feeling vibration that sneaks up on you after a while.
Want to pull the trigger on a stock handle bar setup. Thoughts? Anyone have a complete set for a 2013?