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Old 07-Nov-2008, 13:15
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Originally Posted by B19PSK
I've now loaded up the bars with weights, about 5oz a side, which has improved things, however I was thinking of "sponge" grips next, like we used to fit in the 80's.

I tried not holding on to the bars so tightly, but when I opened her up, it felt like two bouncers where trying to pull me off the back of the bike, so I had to hold on tight again ;-)

I use thick foam grips on the Jota as it`s a necessity rather than a luxury!

Vibration on a V twin Ducati! you havent lived untill you`ve ridden a Goldie or a Jota, what a bunch of wimps!


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