Member Contributer FromMaine Posted September 3, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 3, 2017 A few weeks back I lost my right bar end weight off the bike. Had to go to work shortly after to Italy so did not get a chance to do any research. On my way home now and wonder if anybody has any preferences? BTW, the ones I had were about 12 ounces each. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupedupsubie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I just got OEM bar end weights. Did you notice any difference with the 12 ounce ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted September 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 must be something with the right bar end....i lost mine a couple weeks ago as well. ordered a pair off E-bay that i like. they are virtually identical to the OEM but have "VFR" in white on them. very cool looking. i believe they came from Taiwan. the seller is amy218613 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FromMaine Posted September 4, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 14 hours ago, coupedupsubie said: I just got OEM bar end weights. Did you notice any difference with the 12 ounce ones? Hi Bryan: The bar ends I have came with the bike. The right one had a throttle lock feature that drove me nuts, and almost into a truck so I had it backed off and thread locked. Well the thread lock lasted about 30K. I was on my way to Baltimore when I lost it in Portland. My right arm went numb in about 250 miles. Before that I could easily do a 2500 mile, 4 day trip with no issues, so I guess they work. I'll have a look at the oem ones. 10 hours ago, interceptor69 said: must be something with the right bar end....i lost mine a couple weeks ago as well. ordered a pair off E-bay that i like. they are virtually identical to the OEM but have "VFR" in white on them. very cool looking. i believe they came from Taiwan. the seller is amy218613 Thanks Ceptor69, I'll have a look. Any chance you have a pic of them on the bike? Thanks guys Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hi Michael, You're on your way home and I got to Slovakia about 10 days ago! Sounds like you had a Throttlemeister on there. If so, contact them. Maybe they'll good will you a replacement. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FromMaine Posted September 4, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hi Glenn: A quick search on the web shows that you nailed it. Have heard of them but never really paid attention to what they did. If I have to buy a complete kit I'll have to pass @$133 though. Slovakia sounds like it would be nice this time of year. Where I was in Italy was hotter than the hinges if Hells Kitchen at a scorching 33C when I left. Touched down in Boston at a more New Englander friendly 15C yesterday afternoon. Maine was 11C when I pulled in last night. Hope to see you this Fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted September 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 Here you go.Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovcan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 5 hours ago, FromMaine said: Hi Glenn: A quick search on the web shows that you nailed it. Have heard of them but never really paid attention to what they did. If I have to buy a complete kit I'll have to pass @$133 though. Slovakia sounds like it would be nice this time of year. Where I was in Italy was hotter than the hinges if Hells Kitchen at a scorching 33C when I left. Touched down in Boston at a more New Englander friendly 15C yesterday afternoon. Maine was 11C when I pulled in last night. Hope to see you this Fall. Yes, Michael, hope to meet up. It was 30 or close to it since I got here until a day or two ago. Now stable at 18-23. Perfect for working. I discovered I had to re-shim mine after I had the switch pod off and back on. Hopefully Throttle meister will help you out with just the end piece, a bolt and a few shims. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FromMaine Posted September 4, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 4 hours ago, interceptor69 said: Here you go. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Ceptor69: Thanks mate, like the look of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FromMaine Posted September 4, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hi Glenn: Thanks again for the tip. I'm gone in Oct. but will try a frosty ride up to NS in Nov. if possible. Thanks, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupedupsubie Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Michael, the reason I ask is because I get a bit of vibration through the bars. Helibars helped some but I think some heavy bar ends might do more. Hearing that 12 ounce bar ends reduced it that much makes me want to machine my own, I just don't have a lathe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer interceptor69 Posted September 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2017 I have HeliBars and these bar ends are as heavy as the stock ends. Very little vibration noted.Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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