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Has anyone tried or using vibration reducing bars? Like Flexx?
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Post by diymirage »

i never thought there was much vibration in the KDX to begin with
are you using brush gaurds at all ?
because if you are not you can add some anti vibration block to the existing handlebars, they just bolt right into the bar ends, just like you would mount the gaurds

it may be a cheaper fix then replacing the bars
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Years ago I tried anti-vibration bar inserts on my XR650R, didn't notice any difference.
Here's a newer version that's getting good feedback..

http://www.vibranator.com/default.asp
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Post by Julien D »

I can't see spending the money for Flex bars. The bike didn't even cost me that much at first purchase.

Rox vibration damping risers are quite nice.
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Post by OLHILLBILLY »

I've never noticed any vibration either. I us a a Pro Taper fat bar and have never found the need for anything more.
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Post by ihatefalling »

I've been on bikes with flex bars. they are OK, but I don't think they are worth the high price tag. they only help with downward hits on you arms....nothing for vibration
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

best thing you could do is ease up on your grip
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Post by the machinist »

Thanks all! I have never used these myself, just ran across a set for a good deal. I think I will give them a ride and report back. I have to say up front I don't put a ton of faith in their claims.
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Post by ktm950se »

Greetings,
Flexx Bars are a great addition to any bike, as the lessen impacts both on the downward and upward travels of the bar ends. While I've not experienced handlebar vibrations on my KDX, if you are, you can add these vibration dampening inserts to you Flexx Bars:

http://www.fasstco.com/shop/anti-vibration-inserts

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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

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ktm950se wrote:Greetings,
Flexx Bars are a great addition to any bike, as the lessen impacts both on the downward and upward travels of the bar ends. While I've not experienced handlebar vibrations on my KDX, if you are, you can add these vibration dampening inserts to you Flexx Bars:

http://www.fasstco.com/shop/anti-vibration-inserts

Video here:

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Had a set of inserts, at first it felt like they helped, but when I removed them, really could not tell any difference
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Post by KDXrider1989 »

I have a set of protaper fat bars and pillow-top grips on my KDX, it's super comfy compared to stock
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Post by factoryX »

When riding a kdx, the last thing that comes to mind is vibration. I mean when comparing it to lets say an 1986 Yamaha Tri-z 250, lets just say its very comfy on the hands and feet..
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