Handlebar weights or bar end weights?

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Hi, what do you call these weights in English? In German, they are called ‘Lenkergewicht’ or ‘Lenkerendgewicht’ and they are used to reduce vibrations of the handlebar of a motorcycle. Interestingly enough, so far there is a Wikipedia entry on handlebar weights in German but not in any other language. Seems, the Germans are more fond of technical topics and mechanical questions than other nations.

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According to Ms Google, the terms ‘handlebar weights’ and ‘bar end weights’ seem to used.

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I think the picture is broken it did not load.

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Thanks for letting me know, I’ve fixed it, please check again. By the way, welcome to our forum :wink: By the way, please refrain from spamming, OK?

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I’m no longer a rider, but I found this item on the US Amazon page:
“Kuryakyn 6339 Motorcycle Handlebar Accessory: Hand Grip End Cap Weight, Gloss Black, 1 Pair“
The weight appears to be 14.9 ounces for the pair (possibly shipping weight)
Another term is “Handlebar Grips Plugs”, but often with very low weight.

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I really like this term: Hand grip cap weight because it comes very close the German ‘Lenkerendgewicht’. Thanks a lot sharing it.

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