BRP Anti-Vibe Kit

[BRPjunkie]

Has anyone tried the BRP Anti-Vibe Handlebar Kit from the 2009 catalog. I don't see it on the web site, so maybe it's not available yet. Looks like a nice touch and might just be enough to dampen vibration a tad.

 

[Director]

Has anyone tried the BRP Anti-Vibe Handlebar Kit from the 2009 catalog. I don't see it on the web site, so maybe it's not available yet. Looks like a nice touch and might just be enough to dampen vibration a tad.

I have had the kit on order since October '08 when I picked up my Spyder. No sign of it yet (nor of the Ultra Touring windshield either.):dontknow:

Bruce

 

[BRPjunkie]

I have had the kit on order since October '08 when I picked up my Spyder. No sign of it yet (nor of the Ultra Touring windshield either.):dontknow:

Bruce

At least with the windshield, they noted that it would be Spring. I would like to try them. My hands did not get numb, but would start to tingle after awhile. It got better after I added the the 1" riser. I was hoping the anti-vibe ends would get rid of that last little bit of tingling. When the wait is over, please weigh in on the weights.

 

[Bersquack]

I got my spyder the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the anti-vibe kit arrived at the same time. Unfortunately, because of the temperature here in WI, I have not rode the spyder yet.

Where's global warming when you need it?

 

[StSpyder09]

Has anyone tried the BRP Anti-Vibe Handlebar Kit from the 2009 catalog. I don't see it on the web site, so maybe it's not available yet. Looks like a nice touch and might just be enough to dampen vibration a tad.

Just a thought...If BRP knows that She:spyder: vibrates too much, why not fix it or offer the extension as a standard part?:dontknow:

 

[tjfischer]

I just installed mine last week. The installation is very easy. I have noticed and improvement.

However, I haven't riden more than 100 miles in one shot since installing them. I will be able to give a better review after this weekends ride to San Diego

 

[NancysToy]

Just a thought...If BRP knows that She:spyder: vibrates too much, why not fix it or offer the extension as a standard part?:dontknow:

Too much is a relative thing. What's bad for you may be normal for me. Heck, anything that shakes less than my '65 Triumph is probably considered good in this house. I think the Spyder is well below average in the vibration department, compared to the rest of the bikes out there.
-Scotty

 

[sabunim5]

Just a thought...If BRP knows that She:spyder: vibrates too much, why not fix it or offer the extension as a standard part?:dontknow:

What is too much vibration is very subjective. For me, the vibration level is fine unless you are doing big miles, which I do when I get a chance. I have all the aftermarket anti vibe fixes, but if I was just commuting or taking weekend trips I don't think I would have bothered. This is a V twin and as V twins go it is very tame when it comes to vibration. I still have trouble with the fact that it is a V twin with a red line of almost 10 grand. I grew up with twins that would go boom if you revved them to half that. Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:

 

[effgjamis]

I guess I have numb hands.... I don't notice the handle bars vibrating.. You don't suppose it might be the 4" risers that fix it??

However, never, or at least can't remember, if there was a lot of vibration or not.

 

[docdoru]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7983

 

[spy08]

i have it installed on my spyder and i would say that it cut down the vibration a decent amount, easy install :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

I guess I have numb hands.... I don't notice the handle bars vibrating.. You don't suppose it might be the 4" risers that fix it??

However, never, or at least can't remember, if there was a lot of vibration or not.

The risers would have the same effect as a bar-end weight.

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

I AGREE w/ lamonster risers will do the same , also its like killing 321 birds with one stone :agree::agree::yes::yes:

 

[BajaRon]

Never had any problems with the vibration on the handlebars to begin with but I can say Lamont's risers made an improvement. The only complaint I have with the vibration is mirror shake at certain RPM's.

 

[tjfischer]

The only complaint I have with the vibration is mirror shake at certain RPM's.

:agree:

 

[bjt]

The only complaint I have with the vibration is mirror shake at certain RPM's.

:agree:

Same here. I have had my right hand get cramps or feel numb but that was on the 5th hour of the second day of two 8+ hour days of riding. I think that was more the result of the road surface that we were on. We hit some different blacktop and, for whatever reason, I thought I could feel more vibration in the handlebars within a few minutes of riding on it. After 40 minutes or so, my throttle hand started hurting. Thats when I decided I needed a Throttlemeister or some other type of throttle lock for the very long, multi-day trips.

 

[M2Wild]

Has anyone tried the BRP Anti-Vibe Handlebar Kit from the 2009 catalog. I don't see it on the web site, so maybe it's not available yet. Looks like a nice touch and might just be enough to dampen vibration a tad.

Is it just bar end weights? How much? Maybe it would make more sense to just get the Throttlemeister instead. Cruise control plus anti-vibe for one price.

 

[Lamonster]

Is it just bar end weights? How much? Maybe it would make more sense to just get the Throttlemeister instead. Cruise control plus anti-vibe for one price.

:agree::doorag:

 

[tjfischer]

Is it just bar end weights? How much? Maybe it would make more sense to just get the Throttlemeister instead. Cruise control plus anti-vibe for one price.

Yes bar weights with a nice billet end cap. They are $99.00. The dealers hase a catalog if you didn't recieve one in the mail. If the Spyderryder website was more current, I'm sure the would be shown there

I have the aduiovox cruise control as well. The vibration in the handle bars really didn't bother me. I got the anti-vibes to see if they do lessen the vibrations, and becuase I like they way they look.

DocDoru's thread has pics. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7983

 

[mike3069]

:agree::doorag:

I put the Heavy throttlemiester on early, before the NMN risers.
They took away any noticable vibration, with the bonus of the throttle lock, for only about $50 more than the BRP antivibe accessory.

The risers completed the picture of totally comfortable arms & hands.