Vibranator + BarkBuster hand guards
 

Hi there,

I was wondering whether anyone has tried to fit the Vibranator device with the BarkBuster guards ( http://www.barkbusters.net/products/124.html) on the Tenere xt660z?

The website they claim this model to be compatible with BarkBuster hand guards:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/...7-n07-t150.htm

Anyone can share some experience on this?

Thanks!

yes....
I made mine.... they work well...
the trick is connecting the two togeather
on the same bolt... easy to do...
I used a 100mm long bolt that went right though
the bark buster fitting & stuck out so the vibanator
could be screwed on to it....The only thing is I
couldn't find a 100mm long bolt with enough thread on it
so I had to cut the thread longer...
Yer need enough thread sticking out to screw the vibanotor
on as well as a backing nut to lock the vibanator against..

Yes the ones in the link would work just fine....

In fact mine are off the bike at the moment...
I could post a pic of them if yer wish..





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I just realised that this model is suitable for 14mm handle bars:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/...7-n07-t150.htm

Are Tenere handlebars 12mm or 14mm diameter? (I could not find this info in the manual)

Any picture of the device itself and the device fitted with the handguards will be appreciated.

Did you notice any difference in the vibs after fitting?

Thanks!

I'm now able to ride for more than 30mins now...
the vibes on the XTR were becomeing unbearable.
I also packed the lower section of the bars with sand
& put corks in at the top bends to keep the
sand from comeing up to where the vibeanators are
also put very heavy end weights on...

12mm / 14mm will be the ID of alloy bars...
the standard steel bars are about 18mm ID..
Alloy bars kill vibes better than steel any way...

So I guess I cannot use this:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/...7-n07-t150.htm

With the standard handle bar in my TEN then...

It would be great if you can post a couple of pics showing the final setup.

I sent an email to the provider asking about this too. I will update the thread with their answer.

Cheers

Hi there again,

Don from Ricor/vibranator company indicated that this is the right device for a Tenere xt660z with BarkBusters hand guards:

http://www.vibranator.com/ProductDet...0-S11-M01-T150

I will keep you posted about the installation and final result.

He also sent me a quick pdf manual about how to fit the vibranator with and without handguards. Send a PM if you are interested and I can send it by email.

Cheers

Very interested in the result, please keep us posted!!
Matt

The original bar weights are 450g EACH - no wonder that it is a heavier than an 80'ies tenere :-)

Barkbuster also have weight that will fit the vps guards: http://www.barkbusters.net/media/new-product.html

I assume that gms is an abbreviation for gram (SI unit normally g).
But they are only 180g a piece.

The combination of vibranor and the external weights might be at least as good as the just-add-a-ton-of-weight original ones.

I'm looking for hard guards (primarely for weather protection) but will not have more vibrations than stock.

I actually ordered one of these too from here:

http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/barkbust...6-p-14938.html (No extra shipping cost).

I will fit them together with the vibranator. I will see whether installing both together will require a longer bolt. I mentioned this to Don, so he may send a bolt with the right lenght. I will let you know.

In terms of weight, 180grams seems like not much, but I will see the result once installed. The vibranator device will add some weight so, as you said, both of the may get close to the original TEN's weight's weight :eusa_think:

Cheers

Hi mate just fill the bars with fine sand.:bricks:

Yeah, I read about it too. Did it give good results?

Majland, KTM hand guards fit the Tenere, you need to use a dremel tool or similar on the right hand one to make it fit around the brake master cylinder and move the switch controls and levers down the bars a bit (or get short levers, then everything can stay where it is). If you only want them for weather protection these are ideal and cheap :)

I plan to continue with the stock iron bar for the time being and yes weather protection is the highest priority. Adventure-spec got back to me with the weight of the "inner" bar ends (the round black ones between the bar and the guard). They are 130g. So the total of inner and external handlebar end weight are 310g where the yamaha ones are 450g. But to the 310g you also add some of the weight of the vps bar. So i've gone that way and ordered the storm and end bar weights today.

The joy of good gear last long after you have forgotten the premium price :-)

Hi Majland, I forgot to add that you can use the original bar weights with the KTM guards.

These are the vibinators & end weights I made to use with bark busters..
vibinators & weights are both made from stainless steel...
End weights are 25mm X 40mm / vibinators are 1/2" X 110mm...
They work very well along with the sand in the bars..
maybe a 80% decreass in vibes..
http://imageshack.us/a/img708/781/ynqi.jpg

You made the vibranators yourself?? :104::104: Great work mate!
How much weight did you put on the external weights you made?

I have never weighed them... But they are heavy..
Yes I made them.... pretty easy... On a lathe...
1/2" rod...bore & tap a 8mm thread.. put a 2mm parting tool
half way though to give the flex groove..

Quick update.

I received the external weights ( http://www.barkbusters.net/products/186.html) last Friday and fitted them on Saturday morning.

Some pics of the new weights:

http://imageshack.us/a/img62/3250/of0u.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img823/7587/lw57.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img35/3443/8wcb.jpg

The set comes with three pairs of bolts, all with the same thread diameter but different lenght. I used the longest one, given that the new weigths add around 10mm.

After fitting them in literally 5 minutes, I went for a 30 miles ride and I have to say the they have made a big difference for me. Cruising at 70/80 mph (4k-5K RPM) is now a bliss and revving the bike is not an issue anymore.
Don't get me wrong, there are vibs there, but these are now totally bearable for me now. This is obviously always a personal thing.

It actually made me think whether it makes sense to fit the vibranator now, but since I already ordered it I will give a go! :rockwoot:




Petenz, very nice work there!

You have beet me with a couple of days - mine are scheduled to arrive tomorrow :-)

Your post made me sure that I've taken right decision to go with barkbusters even trough that have to get rid of the original bar ends.

(my new yamaha top box arrived today, so now I'll do what Yamaha says i should'nt - ride with all 3 boxes at the same time... The top box is primarily for storing the helmet/gloves when parked and the locks when riding. A small % - it will only hold my ordinary full face helmet and not my enduro style)

Working from home today so took the lunch in the shed and fitted the barkbusters. Since the bar is threaded it goes like
- Adapter with M8? scewed into the bar with a 17mm wrench
- Then everything else put on a long M6. External bar weight, alu bar, innner bar weight.
- Then the clamps arround the bar that with 3 bolt each, and cable ties for the cables.

They are very well made and they are a perfect fit - even for my abs with different tank than the non abs versions. I used a small ~3mm spacer between the alu guard and the tank when fitting them and they don't touch either the tank or the windscreen. I just used an extra washer between the inner bar weight and the adaptor because my Hein Gericke heated grips is a bit longer than standard. Otherwise the throttle would go back by itself.

http://www.majland.org/temp/2013-09-...uig.3boxes.jpg

The screen is a +8cm Puig

Next up is the bar risers ... already ordered and could be here any day

Thanks forsharing mate. Looks like you got a nice setup in there.

Why are you considering bar risers? Which is your height? I have been thinking about it, but havent really had the chance yet to try riding the bike standing and check whether I would need them.

The pivotpegs are a bit lower than standard footpegs but I still feel that handlebar is to low when standing up. I'm ~1,90m On my XTZ750 I have fitted a "high" Fehling Cross from Louis:
http://www.louis.de/index.php?media=...r_gr=10021161/ It has taken a few low speed offs without bending. It was a bit to wide for my liking so I've cut a few cm of each side. For now I will stick with the org bar on the pony and just uses risers.

I've read somewhere (probably another thread here or in an online store) that the standard cables can handle a 30mm increase. So that it what the mailman has brought me today.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/281114671406?...84.m1439.l2649

It is not rocket science so just one of the cheapest option including postage to me in Denmark.

Btw a small update with regards to barkbusters - DONT try to use the steering lock on an ABS version. The inner nut on the bar will touch the tank and damage the paint - as i found out yesterday evening :-( To get more clearance for the bolt one needs to have the guards lower, but then the guard will touch the tank instead..

Well the risers will cure that as well.

http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_d...s_img_0416.jpg

As can be seen below i could'nt just have turned the guard more downwards to get the bolt clear. If i had th bar itselv would have touched the tank ...

Its was a 15 minute job to add the risers. Including finding the tools and taking before and after pictures. Most time probably spent considering how far forward/backwards i wanted the bar :-)

A few before and after pictures of the left side. The right was similar so won't bother you with those. First the alu guard close to the tank.

http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_b...t_img_0406.jpg

http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_r...t_img_0413.jpg

Then the nut that got to close:
http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_b...utimg_0407.jpg

http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_r...t_nut_tank.jpg

and the clearance by the instruments

http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_r...s_img_0415.jpg
http://majland.org/temp/2013.09.04_r...s_img_0414.jpg

After two months, an update on the Vibranator topic.
I only had time to try to install them last week.

Straight to the point, I will have to return then. Just to recall , I ordered this model after being recommended by Don, the owner of the shop:

http://www.vibranator.com/product_p/...1-m01-t150.htm

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/703/6jl1.jpg


I asked him because my Ten has Barkbuster handguards and external weights on.

The thing is that the vibranator will not fit inside the handlebar, since they are approx. 150mm diamater. Here a pic:

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/196/k6sd.jpg

Also, the screw was not long enough to screw the vibranator after passing the screw through the external weight and the handguard:

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/820/6kf8.jpg

So I will see whether I get a replacement or refund.
Will keep you posted.

Cheers