Tuning and modding » Anti-vibration bar end recommendation

Hello everyone,

Loving my new 2022 R1250RS - I am experiencing numbness from vibrations, mostly on my right hand. This is not a new phenomena for me, no matter how I adjust the pressure points, positioning or looser grip, its a sensitivity that I have experienced on different BMW motorcycles I've owned, especially on my K1300S. One item that helped reduce vibrations where good quality weighed bar ends - any recommendations for the RS? I am in Canada.

Cheers!

These work for me. http://www.hvmp.com/BMW-s/5.htm

Why not start with some wheel balance weights?
Tape them at the end of the bars to confirm which vibration frequency they suppress?
Even an old socket can fit over the bar ends and help you see what may make a difference, we probably all feel the vibrations but some affect us more than others.

Fitted some grip puppies to make the grips more comfortable overall and these probably help with the bad vibrations

Here's a review of Hudson Valley Motor Parts Bar Ends on a RT.

https://youtu.be/TXtNivDKQy8

Zitat von Arcticlife im Beitrag #1

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Hello everyone,

Loving my new 2022 R1250RS - I am experiencing numbness from vibrations, mostly on my right hand. This is not a new phenomena for me, no matter how I adjust the pressure points, positioning or looser grip, its a sensitivity that I have experienced on different BMW motorcycles I've owned, especially on my K1300S. One item that helped reduce vibrations where good quality weighed bar ends - any recommendations for the RS? I am in Canada.

Cheers!

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Wow thanks everyone for the great suggestions and recommendations - I have had grip puppies before, in combo with heavier bar weights on my K bike and they helped some. Thanks again for chiming in, will look at these suggestions and let you know what I decided and if there's an improvement!

Hello everyone,

Hope you're all enjoying the riding season. Reporting on the quick fix mods to help with the vibration issue I was experiencing. The first to try was the Grip Puppies. Slipped these on and in keeping with the OEM bar ends. Result: nicer and more comfortable grip, of my liking. On the vibration reduction front, no noticeable improvement. My right hand went numb almost as quickly, this with all my tips and tricks on posture, pressure points, grip etc.

Second, I ordered and installed the Hudson Valley Motor Parts (HVMP) bar ends. Result: Huge improvement in vibration reduction - very little to no numbness, depending on the length of ride and speed etc. So I can vouch for these bar ends do result in a clear reduction of vibration. They are quite long (approx double in size of OEM) and much heavier - they are great quality milled SS and I got them in black for a slight bit more. I also noticed that the added weight produces a nice solid feel and improved steering input to the bars. In combination with the comfort and improved grip of the grip puppies slip-ons, I am quite happy with the end result; not too expensive and little fuss upgrade.

Thanks for your recommendations, it really helped "steer" me, less the numbness, in the right direction!!

Pierre