No bar risers, seem to get vibration now and then, I use foam convex grips, £7 Fleabay, with oxford end weights (not as heavy as original spec) but I believe some peeps use bar end weights from the TRX which are heavier.
I really didn't notice any change in vibrations when I switched to the 755s. I used the Renthal bar ends since they seem to be the only plug and play solution. But they don't have much mass to them and don't do much to reduce the vibes (and they cost more than most). I think the best solution is to tap the bars to accommodate OEM or similar bar ends. I am not overly troubled by the vibes as they are now, but I think some nice heavy bar ends would be better.Â
do I understand that OE bar end weights won't work with Renthal bars....and is that simply because the OE bar ends are threaded, and the Renthals aren't?
......and also that, for some reason, is it not possible to fit hanguards?.......even if the weights are machined to accept them,
( can't remember if that applies to Super Ten. guards also )
Renthals can be tapped so that original end weights fit, or other 13mm expander type bar ends can be fitted. No reason afaik handguards can't be fitted.
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I had black Renthal 755's, and Renthal bar ends fitted to my bike today today. I was going to do this job myself but I wanted to drill the bars rather than file off the studs and I wasn't confident of getting this right so got my local bike shop do it.
I sat on the bike and rolled the bars forward and back in the clamps to try to find the best fit before the mechanic did the drilling and tightened things up. I settled on a position with the bars rolled a little more forward than the stock bars, and this seemed to stop my wrists turning out, which hopefuly will reduce the numbness that creeps in currently after an hour or so on the bike.
It was pouring with rain when the job was finished so I rode the bike two miles straight home, and haven't had a chance to properly get the feel of the bars but my first impressions are - the handlebars seem to be the same height as the originals, without bar clamp extenders. I'm leaning slightly more forward to reach the bars, the steering seems to be less neutral and requires a little more push/pull to initiate a turn, my arm/wrist is definitely in a straighter line than before. I like the black "stealth" look of the bars, it goes with the black cockpit surrounds, black frame, and various bits of black Givi scaffolding on the bike. I don't like the Renthal bar ends, I've seen bigger nipples! (maybe I've just dreamt that). When I saw the picture of the Renthal bar ends on the net I assumed they were simliar in size to the originals but they are a lot smaller. They are only designed to plug the hole at the end of the bars, they don't provide any anti-vibration weighting - having said that I din't notice any extra vibration on my short ride home.
I hope to get a longer ride in later this week so will report back on whether I think the 755s are a success.
Quote:I really didn't notice any change in vibrations when I switched to the 755s. I used the Renthal bar ends since they seem to be the only plug and play solution. But they don't have much mass to them and don't do much to reduce the vibes (and they cost more than most). I think the best solution is to tap the bars to accommodate OEM or similar bar ends. I am not overly troubled by the vibes as they are now, but I think some nice heavy bar ends would be better.Â
Quote:I had black Renthal 755's, and Renthal bar ends fitted to my bike today today. I was going to do this job myself but I wanted to drill the bars rather than file off the studs and I wasn't confident of getting this right so got my local bike shop do it.
I sat on the bike and rolled the bars forward and back in the clamps to try to find the best fit before the mechanic did the drilling and tightened things up. I settled on a position with the bars rolled a little more forward than the stock bars, and this seemed to stop my wrists turning out, which hopefuly will reduce the numbness that creeps in currently after an hour or so on the bike.
It was pouring with rain when the job was finished so I rode the bike two miles straight home, and haven't had a chance to properly get the feel of the bars but my first impressions are - the handlebars seem to be the same height as the originals, without bar clamp extenders. I'm leaning slightly more forward to reach the bars, the steering seems to be less neutral and requires a little more push/pull to initiate a turn, my arm/wrist is definitely in a straighter line than before. I like the black "stealth" look of the bars, it goes with the black cockpit surrounds, black frame, and various bits of black Givi scaffolding on the bike. I don't like the Renthal bar ends, I've seen bigger nipples! (maybe I've just dreamt that). When I saw the picture of the Renthal bar ends on the net I assumed they were simliar in size to the originals but they are a lot smaller. They are only designed to plug the hole at the end of the bars, they don't provide any anti-vibration weighting - having said that I din't notice any extra vibration on my short ride home.
I hope to get a longer ride in later this week so will report back on whether I think the 755s are a success.
Had a 50 mile run around Harrogate, Boroughbride, Ripon, Pateley area today to give the new bars a proper try out. The main reason for changing the bars was to try to nullify the wrist ache I was getting with the originals and I'm pleased to say the Renthals are definitely more comfortable. Although the 755s look very similar to the OE bars they seem to have significantly less "lay back" (I do have the bars rolled forward more in the clamps).  On my short ride home after the bars were fitted I thought I could feel some resistance from the bars when turning, but I was mistaken. I think the resistance was just me feeling the bars turning into to corners because I'm leaning more forward and putting a bit more weight on the bars. This seems to enhance the feel of the ride through bends and I seem to be more engaged with the steering.
I still don't like the wimpy Renthal bar ends and I may change them but only to improve the looks, I don't think there is a need for any extra vibration damping. Its difficult to tell if there's any more vibration, I'm not aware of any buzz until I look for it, and then I can tell there is something there but its not intrusive and I can't honestly say its any more than I had with the originals.
So overall Renthal 755s get the thumbs up from meÂ
I used bar risers and have to say have got no vibration at all, so no need to use bar ends. Also I've got hand guards so not able too.
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Chris
Actually you can use Renthal bar ends but it depends on which handguards you use. I used the Suzuki ones with Renthal bars and barends.
Quote:........no wish to Hijack....but
do I understand that OE bar end weights won't work with Renthal bars....and is that simply because the OE bar ends are threaded, and the Renthals aren't?
......and also that, for some reason, is it not possible to fit hanguards?.......even if the weights are machined to accept them,
( can't remember if that applies to Super Ten. guards also )
........Jiff
You can use Renthal bar ends with handguards. just needs a bit of thought.
Quote:So where do I go to get my Renthals tapped?
Or take a trundle down to Rushden and we will do them there and then. it's much easier if the bars are off the bike as I can hold them in a 22mm collet chuck
Quote:Or take a trundle down to Rushden and we will do them there and then. it's much easier if the bars are off the bike as I can hold them in a 22mm collet chuck
Thanks for the offer, Mr Henty, Got a chap looking at them but if he says he can't do it (I'm expecting it cos everyone else has said it!) I'll be straight down.
