Reducing handlebar and footpeg vibration: Difference between revisions
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*Stock footpegs: The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back. | *Stock footpegs: The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back. | ||
*Gel grips: May help somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips. | *Gel grips: May help somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips. | ||
*Foam grips: One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are also lots of brands of foam grips; these are from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform | *Foam grips: One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are also lots of brands of foam grips; these are from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]: | ||
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