Mythos
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I have replaced the OEM bar ends with very light aluminum bar ends and a bar end mirror on each side on my ZX-14. No noticeable difference in handling or grip comfort. I would like to go with very short bar ends on that bike someday when I get around to cutting the aluminum ones I have down. They stick out to far IMHO and it would look better if they were as short as possible.Do you guys notice a big difference with this change? I've never done bar end swaps on bikes
I just removed the bar ends from the busa and put a bar end mirror on one side. I put the extra bar end mirror bobbin on the other side without a mirror. Same thing, can't tell any difference in handling or grip comfort. Looks a lot better though and drops over 1 lb if I recall.
I have heard people say the grips feel more vibey but I never noticed that. Definitely leaves your handle bars more vulnerable in a crash. I suppose the bar might bend with or without a bar end though.
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