10-19-2014, 01:25 AM
Using one of Chip's pics, I want to ask a question...
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We know that the heaviest portion of the bar end weights is actually inside the handlebar, isolated by the two rubber grommets. The question involves the larger diameter black weights, that we see visible and external to the handlebar. From the factory (or dealer setup) were yours somewhat loose, such that they could easily be rotated a few degrees, for and aft, before hitting the stops?
One of mine (throttle side) was loose and one was tight. My presumption was that the loose, wiggly, one was correct and that the screw on the other side was snugged down too tight, preventing the weight from moving as it should, and doing its job.
Then, as I thought about it more and more, I wonder. Consider the heavier weight inside the handlebar. It dampens the vibrations because it is suspended in the rubber grommets. Not solid to the bar, but yet not all loose and wiggly. Should the big black bar ends actually be snugged down tight, adding even more weight to that inside the bar? Or, should they be slightly loose, able to move a little, and vibrate differently than the weight inside the bar?
Not so much curious as to everyone's opinion, but more on exactly how they were when your bike was delivered? Like I say, my bike had one loose and one tight, so no clue which was actually intended by design.
We know that the heaviest portion of the bar end weights is actually inside the handlebar, isolated by the two rubber grommets. The question involves the larger diameter black weights, that we see visible and external to the handlebar. From the factory (or dealer setup) were yours somewhat loose, such that they could easily be rotated a few degrees, for and aft, before hitting the stops?
One of mine (throttle side) was loose and one was tight. My presumption was that the loose, wiggly, one was correct and that the screw on the other side was snugged down too tight, preventing the weight from moving as it should, and doing its job.
Then, as I thought about it more and more, I wonder. Consider the heavier weight inside the handlebar. It dampens the vibrations because it is suspended in the rubber grommets. Not solid to the bar, but yet not all loose and wiggly. Should the big black bar ends actually be snugged down tight, adding even more weight to that inside the bar? Or, should they be slightly loose, able to move a little, and vibrate differently than the weight inside the bar?
Not so much curious as to everyone's opinion, but more on exactly how they were when your bike was delivered? Like I say, my bike had one loose and one tight, so no clue which was actually intended by design.
