Smooth as glass: vibration-free bars

[Nortoon_imp]

Hmm. Interesting observations.

My '14 standard 'buzzes' in the bars (stock grips / stock weights) at around 3900 - 4xxx (forget, it's winter here) with a annoying vibration. I pulled the stock weights and assembly complete out to learn what was in there. The weights inside the bar aren't that heavy and it appears to me that changing this to a denser material would be worth trying. I also thought about using lead shot inside the bars...

I don't ride fast or in high RPM's most of the time. So just loping along at the posted speed limits (two-lane highways, so 50-60 mph) I get irritated at the buzziness of the bars. It sounds like the CB500F internals and weights would fit the stock bars. I don't want a more forward lean, so I'd not be interested in the CB500F bars, just the weights.

If anyone knows for certain this will work - I'll go buy the pieces. Or try the 1 lb bar weights (where do you find these?)

Also intend to change out the stock grips, they're marginal at best.

Marginal! That's being very kind. I found the Honda grips on my CB500X and CB1100 EX to be miserable. They are too small in diameter and much too hard. My throttle hand would cramp within an hour.

Fortunately Grip Puppies (slip-on foam covers) are inexpensive and easy to install. They are soft, increase the diameter, and dampen any handlebar vibration. I can now ride all day with no grip discomfort. I recommend trying these before changing the bar weights.