Anyone have any lead shot?

**kiwi123** · 27th February 2009, 15:44

I have a Z1000 and have read that people have had good results reducing the handlebar vibrations by filling them with lead shot. It only takes about 3 pounds so I'm not worried about the extra weight but I can only find it in 10kg lots at sports places for $80. #8 or #9 (small shot) would be ideal. Cheers, Phil

**Finn** · 27th February 2009, 15:47

I've heard nitroglycerine works much better.

**James Deuce** · 27th February 2009, 15:52

I'll have to dig it out of my butt cheeks.

**Mully** · 27th February 2009, 17:59

Why don't you just get some bar end weights???

**TLDV8** · 27th February 2009, 18:40

http://www.barsnake.com/

**AllanB** · 27th February 2009, 20:12

I tried the lead in the bars of my old 750 twin Kawa. Other than weighing a lot it made no difference.

However...

I located some heavy bar-end weights - worked wonders. You need heavy steel/stainless ones, not the lightweight alloy ones around.

Also alloy bars suck out some of the vibes.

**awayatc** · 27th February 2009, 20:18

cheap lead everywhere....if that fails fishing tackle shops...
It melts, and is soft enough to just whack in...

**vifferman** · 27th February 2009, 20:28

Originally Posted by awayatc

cheap lead everywhere....if that fails fishing tackle shops...
It melts, and is soft enough to just whack in...

Yeah, what he said.

My left foot

peg
is filled with lead from here'n'there'n'the other place: bits of flashing, sinkers, scraps...

Stops the bike drifting over the centreline, y'know...

**Squiggles** · 27th February 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by TLDV8

http://www.barsnake.com/

Using that on the DR?

**kiwi123** · 27th February 2009, 20:56

Thanks for the replies......

It already has bar end weights fitted but they are not heavy enough, I could look at making some heavier ones I guess.

As for filling the bars with any old scrap lead, it needs to be packed in reasonably tight to be of any use which is why I was looking for lead shot and not just scraps as I am too lazy to mold it to fit.

The bar snake thing looked interesting but couldn't find them over here.

Lead shot still looks like an easy solution and if it doesn't work it is able to be removed. I might just go to a gun shop tomorrow and buy some.

Cheers

**vifferman** · 27th February 2009, 21:00

Originally Posted by kiwi123

The bar snake thing looked interesting but couldn't find them over here.

Double thickness condoms filled with sand?

**TLDV8** · 27th February 2009, 21:18

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Using that on the DR?

Was thinking about trying that product.
I don't find the vibes to bad but less can't be bad on longer rides on tar seal.
You should buy one and report back if they are any good.?

I read somewhere that the pro taper bars damp out some vibes to and are better on dirt for absorbing bumps,who knows,maybe both would be the go but that would mean new bar clamps also.
The bar snake might be the easy option,might see if they will ship direct oversea's.