Bar snake

[amr122]

Has anyone used the liquid version of this product (http://www.barsnake.com) to help with handlebar vibrations on the R1200R? The welded bar ends with weights prohibit insertion of the solid snake, but it looks like the opening on the handle (where the weights screw into) would allow pouring the liquid barsnake into the handlebars.

[NeilS]

No personal experience, but I have friends who have reported good results with filling their handlebars with a mixture of rubber cement and birdshot. But remember, with either this or the liquid barsnake, it will be difficult to remove if you don't like the effect.

You also might try filling the bar with sand. Cheap and reversible.

[stilldking]

On my dirtbike I used loose #8 birdshot. I heard (can't verify) that if you glue it in place, it doesn't reduce vibration as well. The loose birdshot does make a big difference reducing the single cylinders vibrations though.
JC

[Graf]

i am also looking for the info on the bar snake......would be nice to hear from someone who actually used this product.....on any bike with the same engine. if the feedback on the product is good, i am planning to use it in conjunction with throttlemister HEAVY cruise control bar ends......should take care most of the vibration......

[deilenberger]

One consideration on anything inside the bars.. If the heated grips are wired like K bikes were - the wiring, that is somewhat fragile, is run inside the bars. Loose bird-shot buzzing around inside the bars might not be the best thing for the wiring. Of course they may have changed the wiring to run with the handgrip control wiring, in that case, it's probably less of an issue.

[kay bill c]

I installed the liquid bar snake in my sister-inlaws Sportster,she loved it said it made a world of difference.It's been over 5 yr's ago it's still in their,if I remember you tape up hole's pour in one end while bars are clamped in vise in the vertical pos.think we used a cork for the end.let dry recomended time, handle bars are full of a rubber product.Wiring may be a problem like mentioned. Just my thoughts, I rode this bike still had plenty of vibe's ,but the important part is she was sure it made all the difference.I ride a 1972 650 yamaha,1998 HD dresser.2007 R1200R. Ride the first 2 then hop on the R, Bar snake will never enter your mind. It's only a couple of bucks for the snake,give it a try let us know what you think.

[Airshaft]

Been using basic silicone for years, cheap and works well.

[stogiepuffer]

The birdshot sounds like a good idea. I use it (about 400 pounds though) to help tame my wood lathe and it works great. For the bike though I don't mind some vibrations, my mirrors are clear and with something through the bars I know I don't have a sewing machine down there..

[amr122]

Been using basic silicone for years, cheap and works well.

What type of silicone product do you use?