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Message started by I once had a mohawk on 02/20/09 at 05:24:16

Title: Handlebar swap
Post by I once had a mohawk on 02/20/09 at 05:24:16

I purchased a set of drag bars to replace the stock buckhorns on my '04 savage. The drag bars do not have bar end weights in them like the stock buckhorns and stock drag bars so I need to know what I should use to add some weight. I remember reading on another post that the weight is used to eliminate vibrations. Is it necessary to add weight? If so what do I use? Thanks for any help you can provide. :)

Jason

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by verslagen1 on 02/20/09 at 07:33:37

Are you using the stock plastic end caps?

Then you'll need some that won't slip out on it's own.

I thought about packing several lengths of copper wire in there.

Otherwise you'll need to get some end caps that will hold some thing in or bars that lock in.

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by I once had a mohawk on 02/20/09 at 07:41:11

I am using the stock end caps.

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by serowbot on 02/20/09 at 10:02:11

I don't have any weights in my drag bars,... seems fine..
I've also read that squirting some of that expanding foam spray insulation that is used for home wall outlets and stuff, will reduce vibes.... theory is, the bars ring like a bell from vibration and filling the hollow space quells the ring....

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by I once had a mohawk on 02/20/09 at 10:09:14

Thanks guys. I am going to try it w/o anything first. If I do have a problem then I will try the foam. :)

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by diamond jim on 02/20/09 at 10:46:45

I didn't have any problem with aftermarket drag bars and no bar end weights. Verslagen's idea is brilliant because it's simple, effective and low cost.

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by Savage Eddie on 02/20/09 at 19:56:37

i didn't have any probs either, all speeds seem smooth.

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by Educatedredneck on 02/20/09 at 23:02:49

You could check this place out - http://www.barsnake.com/

Or go to Wally World and buy some buck shot and pour it in. Then use some of the expanding foam to keep it in.

If you have a hollow tube, and open end grips, get some bar end weights for a sport bike and put them on.

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by I once had a mohawk on 02/21/09 at 10:26:33

Thanks for all of the help. Same project new problem. I had the stock buckhorn bars w/ short risers. I am on a budget so when I purchased the bars I also purchased the stock risers without the top piece (if that makes since). I want to take and mount the stock short risers to the riser exptensions. I am haveing a problem finding the bolt. I know that I need a 10M Metric hex head bolt with a thread of 1.25 and a length of 30mm. What I don't know is what strenght bolt I need. This is a pretty key junction on my handlebars and I dont want it to break. Does it need to be a grade 2, 5 or 8. I was told by one person that I need a 8 but another person said a 8 is brittle and would sheer off easier. The problem I am running into is that all of the bolts I find the head is to large. I would have to grind in down but I did find one at Auto Zone that does fit but they said it is aluminum and I don't know if they are correct. Even if it is aluminum, would it work. It is the only one I have found that will fit with no modding. HELP :-/

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by Savage Eddie on 02/21/09 at 10:46:25

Stainless steel 18-8 is an alloy steel with high corrosion resistance and isn't brittle, i wouldn't go with aluminum for handle bars where vibration is a factor. although i haven't had a problem with mine and i used the standard hex bolts for my risers. my biggest problem was adapting the riser inserts into the washers and bushings on my bike. i had to drill and grind them larger to make em fit.

try this link (https://www.boltdepot.com/description.aspx?cc=31&cs=117&cm=53&cd=1407&cp=7543), it looks like what you need

Title: Re: Handlebar swap
Post by verslagen1 on 02/21/09 at 12:33:00

I think 3/8 just fine work just fine.
As they are only .010" smaller then stock.
And they fit thru 3/8 drive sockets.