Making bar end weights

[canuguzzi]

Going to give it a try but not just spin some out but insert LEDs for markers. There are some on the market and tte ones with decently bright LEDs go for a few hundred bucks.

A stainless steel shell with lead as a core seems like it would add sufficient weight without having them end up really long. The rubber inserts from the OEM weights are still in the bars so using them to hold the weights should work OK.

Anyone make any?

Not for the Norge.

[PJPR01]

Like a throttlemeister heavy?

[racasey]

Yes, I've made a dozen or so over the years.  The principle seems to be long forgotten.  Originally, the exact weight was carefully selected after empirical testing, with the specific goal of moving harmonic resonance out of normal cruising speeds to avoid 'buzzed hands".  Since you are looking for cosmetics, any material will suffice, weight is not important.  A round in 304 FM Stainless or 6061 aluminum is easily obtained and makes for quick work.

Most of the ones I've made were to incorporate a bar end mirror, or a throttle friction, and to avoid shifting when accidently bumped, I avoided the rubber plugs and machined expanding inner ends using a wedge pulled up by a thru bolt.  When done right, you could stand on the mirror and not twist the bar end weight/mirror base.

Ciao,
Dick Casey

[rodekyll]

The stainless shell seems excessive (snaps suspenders).  How about just turn the lead?  Then you could easily trim for weight as indicated.  The LEDs could be forward and outward pointing 'studs'. 

I tried some store-bought bar-end lights on a bike once.  They were annoying because I could always see them in my peripheral vision.  I'd offer them to you but I think they went straight into the dumpster.

[kingoffleece]

www.hvmp.com

I worked with them over the winter on very heavy bar end weights for the V7.  They turned out very well.  Makes a noticeable difference.
I know them from my Triumph days.

[Zoom Zoom]

In reading you initial post, it raises a question: How do you intend to get the wires past the grip if the rubber expander is holding the bar end weights?

Just wondering.......

John Henry

[PeteS]

John makes a good point on where to run the wires. I made aluminum copies for my EV after the thin brass expenders broke and the bar end flying off into eternity. Then found out Guzzi wanted 80 bucks each to replace. I filled the bars with lead shot to reduce the vibration. Also made my own threaded inserts. They were press fit rather than expanding with the screw.

Pete

[canuguzzi]

In reading you initial post, it raises a question: How do you intend to get the wires past the grip if the rubber expander is holding the bar end weights?

Just wondering.......

John Henry

I can easily remove the rubber expander. The wires for the LEDs are very thin and notching the expander plug is no big deal. There is an offfset in the end of the expander that won't be used which makes it possible to insert the weight without damaging the wires.