KIC Posted May 9, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2012 I found these in the rear case of one of the carcases that I bought yesterday. There are two of them, each one is very heavy for it's size. They have a rubber cap/stop on each end and two o-rings in the middle. Anybody have any idea what they are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted May 9, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2012 I found these in the rear case of one of the carcases that I bought yesterday. There are two of them, each one is very heavy for it's size. They have a rubber cap/stop on each end and two o-rings in the middle. Anybody have any idea what they are ? They look like handle bar weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 9, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2012 Pipe Bombs?? I ain't got a clue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 9, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) I think they are superhypatubanator drain plug oil filters, if the get loose you will loose all your purple fluid. Or they could be these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-MAXIM-XJ700-HANDLEBAR-WEIGHTS-FREE-SHIPPING-/350126415708 Edited May 9, 2012 by etcswjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 9, 2012 superhypatubanator man that is a big word :happy65:wonder if you could add a relay to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 9, 2012 I think they are superhypatubanator drain plug oil filters, if the get loose you will loose all your purple fluid. Or they could be these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-MAXIM-XJ700-HANDLEBAR-WEIGHTS-FREE-SHIPPING-/350126415708 Yepper ..that is what they are. Your link listing was removed but I saw some other ones. Thanks. Have never seen these types before, just the ones that screw onto the end of the bars. Do they really have a benefit ? Do all the bikes come with them or are they an after market type item ? I have not checked either of my bikes to see if they have them. Found these on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-XVZ1300-XVZ-1300-13-Venture-handle-bar-end-weights-/220842536501?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336b3dae35&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-XVZ1200-XVZ-1200-Venture-handle-bar-handlebar-weight-/220823712007?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336a1e7107&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 9, 2012 superhypatubanator man that is a big word :happy65:wonder if you could add a relay to that? superhypatubanatorrelay Yepper..you sure can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 9, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2012 superhypatubanator man that is a big word :happy65:wonder if you could add a relay to that? If you attached a relay to a led through a switch that would let you know when the drain plug oil filter was loose you might save a lot on purple fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted May 9, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 9, 2012 You do realize that that spelled backwords is rotanabutapyhrepus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 9, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 9, 2012 Holy Cr*p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 9, 2012 Share #11 Posted May 9, 2012 Joe, I think your onto somthing there. very good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted May 9, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 9, 2012 They look like handle bar weights. Yerp.... That's what they are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted May 9, 2012 So...getting back on track.... are these in all bikes or are they an aftermarket type accessory ? Do they actually add anything to the riding comfort of the bike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 9, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 9, 2012 I have them on one bike and not on the other and I don't see much difference may be different on a first gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted May 9, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2012 So...getting back on track.... are these in all bikes or are they an aftermarket type accessory ? Do they actually add anything to the riding comfort of the bike ? They are not listed separately on the parts fiche, but that could be because they are a sub-assembly. I think they are a standard fitment ... anyway, my '86 has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko1 Posted May 9, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2012 They are in both of my 83's, (I am the 2nd owner of one of the 83's:happy65: and have known the bike since it was new.) And my 85 has them as well.:)They were OEM. I have not ridden without them, so I do not know if they help or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGuns Posted May 9, 2012 Share #17 Posted May 9, 2012 Handle bar weights are designed to lessen vibrations transmitted to your hands though the handle bars. I would never remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 9, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2012 Yes those are stock 1st Gen handlebar weights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfromhull Posted May 10, 2012 Share #19 Posted May 10, 2012 Get back off track. This is getting pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 10, 2012 Share #20 Posted May 10, 2012 It's a 1st gen item only,,,,, no need for them on a second gen, they're slow enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted May 10, 2012 Share #21 Posted May 10, 2012 It's a 1st gen item only,,,,, no need for them on a second gen, they're slow enough already. 2 gens have 'm too, and they're safer because they're chromed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted May 10, 2012 Share #22 Posted May 10, 2012 You do realize that that spelled backwords is rotanabutapyhrepus WOW! I think they make a pill for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted May 10, 2012 Share #23 Posted May 10, 2012 You do realize that that spelled backwords is rotanabutapyhrepus And so they understand it in Austrailia it's sndǝɹɥʎdɐʇnqɐuɐʇoɹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 10, 2012 Share #24 Posted May 10, 2012 Actually, they put them in there to trip the sensors at a traffic light. Tupperware doesn't work on those metal detectors! Wait, I know, they are there to scramble radar detectors so the police don't know how really fast we are going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted May 10, 2012 Share #25 Posted May 10, 2012 KIC, First serious question and Karma seems to be coming back to you. Did you get your answer. Funny post though and I never knew if my first gen had them or not. How long are they ? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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