bar end weights

miker

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i just added oxford heated grips to the bike.
when i bought it did not have the factory end weights,when i put them on
it seems they do not fit snug and can be turned by hand even when the factory bolt is tightend all the way.
just wondering if this is normal

mike
 
The end weights are attached to the inner bar/insert and there is a clip that has a tab on it.. that tab goes into a hole in the handlebar... if that doesn't happen, the inner bar will keep turning if you turn the end weights... you could also have broken that tab off, it's a thin metal clip.
 
Hi Mike:
I can turn mine by hand when they are tight. Every few thousand miles I notice they have vibrated out 1/2" or so, and I have to remove them and tap the innards back in.

I have talked to some other people who have this issue also. I hope someone will have a solution for us.

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Ah.. I just saw Joe's excellent response above. I'd noticed the hole, but my tab must be broken off also.
 
Here is the inner bar.







Here's a new one - you can see from the above picture how they can break.



Here's where to get a new one - item 13.
http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm.../GroupID/386596/Group/HANDLEBAR_-_TOP_BRIDGE_
 
Mine turn and I don't really like the look of 'em. How do you get the inner unit out of the bar? In removing it does that guarantee breaking the retaining clip.
 
Mine turn too, I replaced the painted factory ones with heavier HVMP stainless ones. Seems like the paint on the OEM ones eventually start flaking off and looking ugly. The heavier, stainless HVMP ones, besides looking better, also add a bit of extra damping.
 
ChucksKLRST said:
Number 1 on the HVMP bar end weights. They even look good on the old gray 03 ST 1300:D
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They do look good. Just trawled the UK intersphere web net thing ... no suppliers of HVMP :( I'll have to go with the R&G racing jobbies. They're pretty cool so all is not lost.
 
I also just installed some new Oxford grips, and although the Oxford's are exactly the same length as the stock grips, the left bar weight does not go all the way in, and leaves about a 1/4 gap. Is the inner part adjustable and maybe I moved it out a little removing the weights? I tried to GENTLY tap on the screw, but it doesn't seem like the inner part wants to move into the bar any further.
 
Well, tapping on the inner part got it to move into the bar a little further, however the end of the bar weight does not fit inside of the bar as it is larger than the ID of the bars. Looks like I'll have to just live with the gap.
 
memays said:
the Oxford's are exactly the same length as the stock grips
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Is the space between the inner and outer ends or "flanges" the same as the stock grips? I got the impression from other members that it was less than stock. This might make for a tight fit of a gloved hand and a CrampBuster.


memays said:
Looks like I'll have to just live with the gap.
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Are these the OEM weights? If so, maybe you just need a bigger hammer. The grips shouldn't change anything.
 
When I originally measured them, both grips appeared to be the same length, after pulling and stretching the old ones to get them off, and pushing the new ones to get them on, they now measure about 1/4" shorter.:confused:
mabe a couple of days in the hot sun, and they will stretch out a bit. Not a big deal, just a little gap now between the end of the grip, and the weights.I think if I mill a little of of the weight end, it will bring everything back together.
 
ST Gui said:
The grips shouldn't change anything.
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I just got an email from HVMP about using their bar end weights with heated grips. They said they had no experience with using their weights with aftermarket heated grips and that new, different weights are proved when purchasing (that probably should be "purchased") a Honda heated grip kit.

Is anybody using HVMP weights with heated grips, and if so, do they fit up tight like the OEM weights and non-heated grips? And what brand? I'd like to go with Oxfords but somebody on somewhere here said they have less actual "grip" room.
 
memays said:
Not a big deal, just a little gap now between the end of the grip, and the weights.I think if I mill a little of of the weight end, it will bring everything back together.
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Looks like we posted at the same time!

You're right it's not a big deal, but still, it's a shame to have to mill anything off. It probably won't make any discernible difference, but heavier is better. If I put heated grips on, I'll stretch them a bit 'till the hair spray dries! lol
 
Mellow said:
The end weights are attached to the inner bar/insert and there is a clip that has a tab on it.. that tab goes into a hole in the handlebar... if that doesn't happen, the inner bar will keep turning if you turn the end weights... you could also have broken that tab off, it's a thin metal clip.
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What part actually stops the end weight turning does it have a part number
 
Blue05 said:
What part actually stops the end weight turning does it have a part number
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2008 Honda ST1300A Handlebar + Top Bridge

Shop online for OEM Handlebar + Top Bridge parts that fit your 2008 Honda ST1300A, search all our OEM Parts or call at 252-758-3084
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You might be looking for part # 12 + 1 in the drawing ...
(for fear of witches and goblins, i never write that resulting value)
 
Blue05 said:
What part actually stops the end weight turning does it have a part number
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Going out on a limb here, but I think I am right in saying that if oem bar end weights are inserted correctly, the external black part will turn after tightening the bolt, but should definately not pull out of the bar easily. The internal silver coloured part of the weight can go round and round with the tightened bolt and external black part. The yellow circlip part number 53108- mjo- 000 with its tiny spikes which locate in the 2 small holes in the bar stays static, and does not turn, but the rubber washer part number 53106- mjo- 000 between the circlip and inner weight allows the black and silver part including the bolt to turn.
If the tiny spikes on the yellow bar end circlip fail, then the whole assembly can slide out.
Just fitted new assemblies complete. If you want to remove the bar end weight it is possible without removing grips, but you may need replacement yellow circlips as they have to be persueded out. Refitting the bolt without the black part allows a makeshift slide hammer to get the internal weight out
Clear as mud eh? :)
 
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