In a recent issue of Cycle World, there was a mini review of something call the "Vibranator" vibration damper. This is not your normal vibration damper which is typically just of mass of metal inserted into the bar ends. This is different: it has a floating metal bar sorta like a tuning fork which has resonant frequency in the range of engine rpm which are most likely to cause numbness. At first I was a bit skeptical but I decided what the hell, and ordered a set for the 1200. Well I can happily report they DO in fact reduce the vibration amplitude. The vibration isn't eliminated as you can still feel it coming thru but the important thing is that the magnitude is considerably reduced. Where as my hands after a few hours in the saddle would begin to get numb, sometimes in a lot less than a few hours, the Vibranator allows me to grip the bars snugly all day without even a hint of numbness. Amazing! I'm so impressed with these I just ordered a second set for my 5th gen. They are about US$109 plus shipping for the type which includes an external bar weight which is what you want for the VFR. They are a snap to install (but getting the stock bar weights out isn't so easy).
Highly recommended!
Thanks Rob, for the link to the viberider, maybe I can get my wife on the back now. :laughing6-hehe: I hope she doesn't see this post, we have all cast iron frying pans, as you may have observed. :laughing6-hehe:
I got one of them installed in my VFR1200's left handle bar today and took her out for a quick spin for comparison with the right still has the OEM damper. There is definitely a noticeable reduction in vibration specifically higher frequency buzz in the higher RPMs. I would say they work and worth the money if high speed buzzing bothers you. Installation was a snap and the removal tool supplied to revome the original insert worked wonderfully. Also took advantage of the group buy discount from the other VFR board. Cheers. :biggrin:
Which ones did u guys order for the VFR 1200? I did not see the 1200 listed on their website. For just over $100 I'd like to try em out on my new 1200 as well. Thanks!
[image: View Post]CADMAN97, on 16 July 2011 - 11:34 AM, said:
Which ones did u guys order for the VFR 1200? I did not see the 1200 listed on their website. For just over $100 I'd like to try em out on my new 1200 as well. Thanks!
I ordered the CBR VFR, just specify Honda VFR1200 in the make and model box and they'll send you the right ones. Unfortunately 20% dicousnt code "VFRWorld " appeared to have expired. Enjoy.
[image: View Post]Solomoto, on 29 August 2010 - 02:16 AM, said:
In a recent issue of Cycle World, there was a mini review of something call the "Vibranator" vibration damper. This is not your normal vibration damper which is typically just of mass of metal inserted into the bar ends. This is different: it has a floating metal bar sorta like a tuning fork which has resonant frequency in the range of engine rpm which are most likely to cause numbness. At first I was a bit skeptical but I decided what the hell, and ordered a set for the 1200. Well I can happily report they DO in fact reduce the vibration amplitude. The vibration isn't eliminated as you can still feel it coming thru but the important thing is that the magnitude is considerably reduced. Where as my hands after a few hours in the saddle would begin to get numb, sometimes in a lot less than a few hours, the Vibranator allows me to grip the bars snugly all day without even a hint of numbness. Amazing! I'm so impressed with these I just ordered a second set for my 5th gen. They are about US$109 plus shipping for the type which includes an external bar weight which is what you want for the VFR. They are a snap to install (but getting the stock bar weights out isn't so easy).
Highly recommended!
You might have a look a the post 12 in this thread. Vibe thread Maybe your engine is producing a bit more vibes than it should. :huh:
Brian
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