1100 Evo mods - an addicts tale

[yusaf1]

Good effort! How about that handlebar clamp though?

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by yusaf1

Good effort! How about that handlebar clamp though?

Seconded, but never mind the clamp, what about the black plastic biscuit tin that is the airbox?

[Mr Gazza]

+1 for the K&N oil filter. But you do have to put the spanner or socket onto the "nut" properly and hold it on. I have rounded one off very easily and also torn one right off the filter body... That's removing, not fitting.
Mostly they work very well, but don't tolerate any hamfistedness.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

+1 for the K&N oil filter. But you do have to put the spanner or socket onto the "nut" properly and hold it on.

Thanks for the heads-up, Mr Gazza. I haven't tried removing one yet so I'll take extra care at the next oil change.

[Bitza]

Well now you've done the carbon thing, why not try titanium now that is an expensive habit, truly addictive. Bitza

[mickj]

I find most grips way too thin so often cover them with a length of cricket bat rubber to make them thicker but I'm still on the look out for thicker grips.

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by mjgt

I find most grips way too thin so often cover them with a length of cricket bat rubber to make them thicker but I'm still on the look out for thicker grips.

How about some 70's era NVT anti-vibration grips?... You know you've got something in your hands with a pair of those!!
Personally I often used to change them for for more normal Wassell grips as they are more comfortable and feel more precise somehow.

https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...r-7-8_2356.htm

https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...n-7-8_4103.htm

https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...-8-pr_2357.htm

https://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/buy/hand...black_4355.htm

RGM is good company to deal with. Normally next day delivery.

[the lodger]

Gazza, which of these grips would be the most effective for reducing a high speed handlebar buzz ?

Asking for a friend who has a Honda.

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by the lodger

Gazza, which of these grips would be the most effective for reducing a high speed handlebar buzz ?

Asking for a friend who has a Honda.

I'm afraid I couldn't really say with any authority. My experience with the original NVT fat grips was that they didn't really have a huge impact on the vibration, as I said, I often used to swap them for thinner ones.

The Ariete ones look like a good bet and possibly the Brown gel ones? Cheap enough to try out anyway.

People tend to try different bar weights these days. I think it's a matter of breaking the resonance at the annoying frequencies. I would also try it out without stalk mirrors, if they are used, and see if they affect things? Maybe even different bars, or swap it out for a Ducati..

[Pedro]

Originally Posted by mjgt

I find most grips way too thin so often cover them with a length of cricket bat rubber to make them thicker but I'm still on the look out for thicker grips.

Look up Grip Puppies on fleabay, have them on my 12R after suffering with a sore hand, work just fine and fit over stock grips

[Luddite]

Not a very exciting addition here, but useful nonetheless. A dash protector kit courtesy of Matt at Speedo Angels.



More details here:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...434#post585434

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Bitza

Well now you've done the carbon thing, why not try titanium now that is an expensive habit, truly addictive. Bitza

Don't tempt me! (Bad man! )