Dirt bike handlebars - grips and vibration
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Part 2 of handlebars setup and adjustment - grips and vibration.
Grips
The handlebar grips must be appropriate. Vibration is not usually a big issue with most modern dirt-bikes, but it is up to you if you want to get a gel grip.
I got a pair of triple density grips which are great comfort-wise, but are a little too mushy, imprecise in tight woods. If you race, get stiffer grips. If not, go for comfort.
To get the old grips out, use compressed air. To put the new ones in, use either grip glue or a paint-spray: spray the handlebar (not the inside of the grip), slide it on and when the paint dries it will stick!
For added safety, you can wire the grips - read more details here.
Vibration
Vibration is not normally an issue unless you uave a big single-cylinder bike. Some two strokes also vibrate a lot.
There are many anti-vibration technologies available, that you may want to look into that if you ride a lot.
- gell or multiple density grips
- bar-end weights
- anti-vibration handlebar mounts
- anti-vibration risers like the Roxx Speed risers
- special anti-vibration handlebars, such as the Flexx handlebars
- special technologies like www.vibranator.com/ see this discussion
Some of these will help with rough ground as well, so they may be well worth it. I know Shane Watts likes the Flexx for that reason.
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Other dirt bike setup topics:
- Handlebar Setup for a dirt bike
- Positioning the handlebars in the supports
- Dirt bike handlebars - grips and vibration
- Adjusting the levers for a dirt bike
- Adjusting the air gap for the front suspension
- Dirt bike tire setup
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