I'd like to add handguards to my XTX. With the Yamaha original handguards you can keep the handlebar weights but are expensive. The Acerbis are cheaper but you have to remove the weights in order to fit them.

Has anyone removed the weights to fit handguards? How does it feel without the weights?

I had the same questions..I took mine off and fitted some ebay specials..tried Acerbis ones too(I had some new ones but didnt like the colour)..

I filled the bars with silicon and whilst I do notice some vibes its not to bad.

Barkbuster hand guards come with a small weight for the Tenere with an additional external weight as an accessory. If you have standard bars they may well fit your bike.

I fitted barkbusters and noticed increased vibes a set of handle bar weights that fit over the bar end will dampen them down again.

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Thanks for your answers. From what you are saying I understand that the weights are good to have. i'll keep my eyes pealed for a good deal of the Yamaha handguards.

you could always look at Kev's handlebar weight mod..its internal...

Mine vibrates the bars and shakes it's head with the bar end weights removed.
I've got Bark Busters on so the weights had to come off.
Don't mind, the vibration stops me over-revving and the head shake reminds me to lean over and load up the front tyre when cornering.

I had them removed from my xt660x and had the acerbic had guards I never had a problem at all with them removed. And I have another xt660r with some on with no bar ends and that rides spot on ,In fact I have just ordered some from China for �23 and will put them on my new xt660r ( I have two) never had a problem with the bar ends removed and I do take the bike fast. If you can ride an xt fast ��

I just bought some really good set of hand guards from China off eBay ( turned up today ) and they fitted with my bar ends on they are almost the same as my old acerbis if not the same .really good quality and only �23 delivered.

Link would be nice...