Cheep handlebar riser / anti vibration.

First attempt at adding pics so....

Picked up:
Longer bolts.
2 solid rubber "bumpers"
4 (but only used 2) "brass lamp repair washers" (optional).

Raised handlebars a little over an inch.
Reduced vibration by 50% and that high-frequency buzzing by more than that.

Total cost: $12 and change.
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Ya, it could happen. I've got one ride on 'um. Good so far.

That will probably work AOK until you get to treating them roughly ... Such as logging air-time and maybe coming down a little short or something like that.

You might need to watch them about getting loose also as that rubber compresses.. You might even have to replace the rubber from time to time if any issues crop up.

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I like the idea for cutting down on vibration. I might have to try that with something like about 1/4" of rubber.

Ya, I probably should put a few more hours on it before starting a post showing off my sensational mechanical imagination and engineering prowess. No problems yet, but.... it's early.

So for those new to the site or who've never met me...

WARNING! "Don't Ever Do Anything I Do." Except for the eyebrows on the number plate thing.

I might want to try this. Where did you get the rubber bumpers, home depot? What aisle?

Ace hardware. Went on a long, hard ride yesterday that included a fall on a double black diamond hill climb at Hollister (Cali). No movement of the bars; no problems. HOWEVER, I still don't recommend it! Although, it may be a starting point for a better design.

ACE also has some nylon (hard) spacers that will take the bolt if you drive it in with a mallot. I believe they are 20mm high. I used them over the metal caps (for the rubbers) for months before I realized I like the stock position better.

Bar risers are a bad idea, they change the geometry and dynamics of the bike!
If you want to reduce vibrations fit a set of bar end weights like on road - sports bikes. Works magic and also stops the cookie cutter in the gut.