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Offline poefish

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any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« on: July 13, 2014, 12:35:23 AM »
Any good proven way to fight hand vibration on a k5? After about 15 minutes or so my hands are ready for a break. I was thinking of filling the bars up with silicone or something. Has anybody done this? :? Thx guys

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 12:39:49 AM »
I know a few guys that have used these in the past and liked em...I've never tried one myself.

http://barsnake.com/
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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2014, 01:50:50 AM »
I know a few guys that have used these in the past and liked em...I've never tried one myself.

http://barsnake.com/


Thx man i'll have to give it a try.

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2014, 01:56:07 AM »
there are more expensive ways...not sure you're looking to go that route...

http://www.fasstco.com/shop/flexx-handlebars-mx
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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2014, 01:59:16 AM »
there are more expensive ways...not sure you're looking to go that route...

http://www.fasstco.com/shop/flexx-handlebars-mx

Those are pretty expensive. Do you know anybody who has used them? What did they think of them?

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2014, 02:03:44 AM »
there are some members on here that swear by them....
having your crank balanced will make a huge difference too...

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2014, 03:58:27 AM »
there are some members on here that swear by them....
having your crank balanced will make a huge difference too...


They sound great just not sure if i could lay down $360 on handlebars

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2014, 04:19:20 AM »
I hear ya...give the bar snake a go...and let us know how much of an improvement it makes.
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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2014, 04:45:41 AM »
Fasstco also makes anti-vibe bar inserts that help a lot.  My cost on the Flex bars are more like $260.  Flex bars help a ton.  If your engine is old and the bottom end bearings need some love, do it.  Flex bars with anti-vibe inserts and a balanced crank will get it smoothed out a ton.
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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2014, 07:56:17 AM »
I run Flexx bars on my 500. Well worth the investment!

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2014, 01:38:27 PM »
I run Flexx bars on my 500. Well worth the investment!
do u have a pic of them on your bike? i may just have to bite the bullet and get a set of them

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2014, 02:57:49 PM »
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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2014, 03:08:37 PM »

those look pretty badass they're just so d**n expensive but if they work as good as u say i guess they're worth it. looks like i might have to get a pair

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2014, 04:17:58 PM »
I am a dealer, let me know when u are ready and I will get you the best price I can.  They give a $50 discount around the holidays on top of my dealer price.  Something to consider.

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Re: any good way to lessen hand vibration?
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2014, 02:57:33 AM »
I am a dealer, let me know when u are ready and I will get you the best price I can.  They give a $50 discount around the holidays on top of my dealer price.  Something to consider.

Alex
I'll get a hold of you when im ready to get them. My better half looked at me like i was crazy when i told her how much i was planning on spending on handlebars. We just put new ones on her bike so she knows how much regular bars are so i cant just say thats what they all cost lol