nklr-back from italy

[jayed36@yahoo.com]

I remember reading that someone had filled their handlebars with caulking and it reduced the vibration. Has anyone else done this with noticeable results? Jeff A15

[BBQMontana@aol.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., jayed36@y... wrote:

> I remember reading that someone had filled their handlebars with > caulking and it reduced the vibration. Has anyone else done this

with

> noticeable results? > > Jeff > A15

I read a similar post - I believe it recommended filling the handlebars with 3M brand urethane window adhesive (like they use to install car windshields). I believe this was a recommendation that originated from the folks at Dual-Star. Anyway, I filled my stock handlebars with this stuff last week. I bought it from my local CarQuest Auto Parts. After it dried overnight, I rode the bike about 100 miles at varying speeds. My gut feeling is it that I got my $11.00 dollars worth. It seemed to reduce the numbing sensation at speeds over 65MPH. The next day I installed a set of Pro Grip Gel #714's (I think) from Fred. Then I went on a 150 mile ride at highway speeds - once again, I felt that things had gotten even better. For one, the thicker grips fit my hands better. For two, they seemed to cut down on the "buzz" even more. My two cents worth...give it a try. Thanks, Doug Burleson 2000 KLR 650

[Vernon Cooke]

Go with the Suzuki bar-end weights. Results are great. -----Original Message----- From: jayed36@... [mailto:jayed36@...] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 6:02 PM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] handlebar vibration and caulking I remember reading that someone had filled their handlebars with caulking and it reduced the vibration. Has anyone else done this with noticeable results? Jeff A15 Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: http://www.dualsportnews.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Stuart Mumford]

That original post was from me, and I can honestly say that with Pro-gel grips, Renthal Bars, and the Urethane caulking, my hands never ever get numb. The amount of "buzz" transmitted through the bars is so small as to be non-existent. The throttle lock on my bike hardly ever gets used, I am comfortable enough holding the grips at all times. If you do this, then ride a bike with the stock bars and grips, you will see the difference in a hurry. CA Stu A13 Riverside CA -----Original Message-----

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., jayed36@y... wrote: > I remember reading that someone had filled their handlebars with > caulking and it reduced the vibration. Has anyone else done this with > noticeable results? > > Jeff * A15 ~~~~~~~Haiii YAH!! Kawasaki snip!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next day I installed a set of Pro Grip Gel #714's (I think) from Fred. Then I went on a 150 mile ride at highway speeds - once again, I felt that things had gotten even better. For one, the thicker grips fit my hands better. For two, they seemed to cut down on the "buzz" even more. * My two cents worth...give it a try.

[Susan Moorhead]

Stu, Did you do anything special to ensure that the caulking filled the entire bar? Does that matter? I have the renthals on my KLX c model and am considering filling the bars for the same reason you did. Thanks for any info. Marshall in Afton, Ok '95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served)

----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart Mumford To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 10:55 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: handlebar vibration and caulking > > > That original post was from me, and I can honestly say that with Pro-gel > grips, Renthal Bars, and the Urethane caulking, my hands never ever get > numb. The amount of "buzz" transmitted through the bars is so small as to be > non-existent. The throttle lock on my bike hardly ever gets used, I am > comfortable enough holding the grips at all times. > If you do this, then ride a bike with the stock bars and grips, you will see > the difference in a hurry. > > CA Stu A13 > Riverside CA >

[S2Mumford@aol.com]

I kept pumping and pumping and sweating and pumping until it splooeyed out the other end of the bars. Then I was sure she could take no more, and I collapsed, spent, on to the glistening garage floor and we both smoked cigarettes. Ya gotta do it from the throttle side, because if you get some crap under the throttle sleeve, you're gonna have a throttle lock, whether you like it or not. CA Stu A13

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Susan Moorhead" wrote: > Stu, > > Did you do anything special to ensure that the caulking filled the entire > bar?

[Barry Levine]

Hello, KListRs! Returned from Italy Tuesday afternoon and, after a day at the MacWorld Expo in NYC, I'm back in El Paso. While I did not have a chance to do the Ducati tour (traffic jam between Venice and Bologna made us too late to do the tour in the morning), I managed to get some great shots of some Europe-only (well, maybe "not-for-USA" is a better description) bikes and scooters (giant scooters!); even have some video. I'll post the pictures and QuickTime movies in the next few days as soon as I sort 'em all out. Advice to anyone who will listen: Go to Italy; it's wonderful for all the usual reasons (food, wine, absolutely beautiful women, everyone is friendly, etc.) but we found that every town, village, and city has stories that you need to discover. The whole country is just so darn interesting that I'm ready to go back today. I shot 7.5 hours of digital video that I'll be editing into an educational DVD and VCD. I work for Apple Computer (K12 Education) so this vacation was also a business trip. Ciao!