taskmaster86
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Update: If you are only interested in learning how to remove all of the flex from your handlebar mounts, please see reply#6 below.
I have a 2014 S-10 and was wondering if anyone has ever removed the rubber handlebar mount washer/damper things? The 2013 and older models have solid machined handlebar mounts so those models won't have this problem.
I never liked how much deflection (flex) or wiggle room the handlebar had on its mounts and with the addition of the 2" Rox pivot risers, it seems really bad. I can grab the handlebars and flex the whole thing up and down nearly almost an inch. I hope you can understand what I am saying here, I may take a video of this later to help show what I mean.
I know Yamaha added these rubber dampers to lessen the vibration felt through the bars but I just do not like be able to flex my handlebars this much. It looks like you could remove the rubber dampers, replace them with a washer or two and then have a very solid connection between the handlebar mounts and the upper fork clamp plate. This should remove any and all deflection in the handlebar but may increase felt vibration a little bit.
I wanted to ask around here before I went and tried it. Thanks for your input.
I have a 2014 S-10 and was wondering if anyone has ever removed the rubber handlebar mount washer/damper things? The 2013 and older models have solid machined handlebar mounts so those models won't have this problem.
I never liked how much deflection (flex) or wiggle room the handlebar had on its mounts and with the addition of the 2" Rox pivot risers, it seems really bad. I can grab the handlebars and flex the whole thing up and down nearly almost an inch. I hope you can understand what I am saying here, I may take a video of this later to help show what I mean.
I know Yamaha added these rubber dampers to lessen the vibration felt through the bars but I just do not like be able to flex my handlebars this much. It looks like you could remove the rubber dampers, replace them with a washer or two and then have a very solid connection between the handlebar mounts and the upper fork clamp plate. This should remove any and all deflection in the handlebar but may increase felt vibration a little bit.
I wanted to ask around here before I went and tried it. Thanks for your input.