Bar end weights - Advice

Anyone use weighted bar ends for smoothing out vibrations - or are they just an 'old wives tale'?

 

I'm with you on this one I made stainless ones for mine, mainly for looks, but it is fitted with the factory steering damper, am I just adding weight

 

Thanks Jez. Does the added weight make a difference? I'm trying to find out whether they're effective or not. Cheers!

 

I find the standard bar ends are better/heavier than any of the aftermarket ones at reducing vibration. I have actually gone back to standard from the r & g ones

 

What if you wanted to fit a front brake lever guard? That would mean you have different weights on the end of each bar. Would that cause vibrations??

 

I have looked at the lever guards for mine as have a good master cylinder and levers but as they are a racing item I would imagine they will be lighter than the standard ones so not bothered until I know different

 

Heavier barend weights are supposed to make a difference, finding the things is another story. I did read a thread on a forum with a guy who made his own, can't remember if it was here??

I just bought some gloves with a "Rossi Tickler".

 

Not applicable to me. I don't get close enough to anything to make contact.