BiG DoM
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The LHS end weight measures approx 1" in length ... the RHS is 1 1/2" long???? Is this normal on 1200's and if so WHY? 
handlebar end weights???
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Mouse
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Do you mean the part of the weight outside the bars is a different length? There is a substantial part of the weight inside the hollow handgrips, normally.
If so, are they just fitted incorrectly? Or possible the grips are fitted badly?
Mine were both identical, before I took then out and chopped them up
To make the handlebars less wide.
If so, are they just fitted incorrectly? Or possible the grips are fitted badly?
Mine were both identical, before I took then out and chopped them up
To make the handlebars less wide.
BiG DoM said:The LHS end weight measures approx 1" in length ... the RHS is 1 1/2" long???? Is this normal on 1200's and if so WHY?
on the new 1200 adventurer they are indeed different lengths but Y
They're different lengths on my '06 standard GS too, although I can't remember right now which side is longer.
All I can think is that it's because either:
(a) the left hand grip and switch gear are a different width than the right hand grip (with throttle) and switchgear;
or
(b) the left hand grip and switch gear are a different weight to the right hand side.
I'd bet on the first option (making up width on one side to allow the hand guard to line up as well as clear the brake/clutch lever). But I don't think I'll lose any sleep over it.
All I can think is that it's because either:
(a) the left hand grip and switch gear are a different width than the right hand grip (with throttle) and switchgear;
or
(b) the left hand grip and switch gear are a different weight to the right hand side.
I'd bet on the first option (making up width on one side to allow the hand guard to line up as well as clear the brake/clutch lever). But I don't think I'll lose any sleep over it.
tod
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Just checked mine - both identical
I should have confirmed that it's the exterior (visible) part of the weights that BiG DoM is referring to as being different lengths. It's nothing to do with poor fitting - the weights are different lengths. I only noticed because I took mine off to fit renthals.
Sounds like a mod that they made on '06 bikes (GS and GS Adv) - maybe those people who have matching weights have pre-'06 (i.e. outdated and inferior
) bikes?
And Wizard, are you looking at an up to date parts listing or one from last year?
Sounds like a mod that they made on '06 bikes (GS and GS Adv) - maybe those people who have matching weights have pre-'06 (i.e. outdated and inferior
) bikes?And Wizard, are you looking at an up to date parts listing or one from last year?
tod
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sproggy said:I should have confirmed that it's the exterior (visible) part of the weights that BiG DoM is referring to as being different lengths. It's nothing to do with poor fitting - the weights are different lengths. I only noticed because I took mine off to fit renthals.
Sounds like a mod that they made on '06 bikes (GS and GS Adv) - maybe those people who have matching weights have pre-'06 (i.e. outdated and inferior
And Wizard, are you looking at an up to date parts listing or one from last year?
Mines a 05 with matching weights, obviously they made a cockup with the 06 and had to add heavier weights on one side to keep the bike balanced.
On a serious note i'd love to know why they are differant
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