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Buicknick72 · 02-20-2012, 12:29 PM

These rubber mounted handlebars need to GO! I didn't mind it on my Aero, but that was a lot lazier of a bike than my 86 1100. I don't care about a bit of vibration, I care about precise steering control, and these are annoying!

It looks like it's just a rubber bushing in the triple clamps. So my first thought would be to use some big washers so instead of clamping on the inside sleeve of the bushing it would clamp on the actual triple clamp.

Anyone ever done this, or know of a easy kit? It would be nice having everything together before I rip into it.

02-20-2012, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buicknick72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 421	Eliminate rubber handlebar mounting? These rubber mounted handlebars need to GO! I didn't mind it on my Aero, but that was a lot lazier of a bike than my 86 1100. I don't care about a bit of vibration, I care about precise steering control, and these are annoying! It looks like it's just a rubber bushing in the triple clamps. So my first thought would be to use some big washers so instead of clamping on the inside sleeve of the bushing it would clamp on the actual triple clamp. Anyone ever done this, or know of a easy kit? It would be nice having everything together before I rip into it. __________________ Motorcycles are not a form of expression, if you want to express yourself, write a poem, if you want to ride, get a motorcycle. 1986 Honda Shadow VT1100 (sold) 1957 BSA Bantam D3 Major restoration project 1981 Honda CB750F 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 2011 Triumph Sprint GT 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 (stolen) 2006 Yamaha FZ6 (sold) 1999 Honda Shadow Aero 1100 (sold) 1980 Yamaha XT500 (sold)