Next to Concours and Yamaha FJR owners, BMW owners are the most frequent callers requesting fitments for their bikes. This is not surprising, since high-mileage riders rightly demand a level of smoothness that the in-town folk may overlook.

Our first offering to the BMW crowd is built especially for the Bavarian engines, and the ultra-stiff handlebars these bikes normally have.

These weights are a bolt-on replacement for any BMW oilhead or K-bike with factory bar end weights mounted on posts that stick out past the grips, as shown here.

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Compatible with heated grips. NOT compatible with BMWs that have optional brush guards, such as R1200GS and F650GS.

Basic Stainless Steel 8 mm Bolt-on for BMW - see Compatibility List Click for larger image. (Opens a new window.) Stainless Steel finish 8mm Bolt-on in Stainless Steel $ 54.99 /pair Basic Gloss Black Powdercoat 8mm Bolt-on for BMW - see Compatibility List Click for larger image. (Opens a new window.) Gloss Black Powdercoat 8mm Bolt-on in Gloss Black Powdercoat $ 54.99 /pair

Frequently Asked Questions about bar-end weights.

Q. So why ever buy these, especially since there are pretty aluminum ones for cheaper?

Q. How do they stay in?

Q. Who would want these?

Q. What bikes will they fit?

Q. Does it fit my bike?

Q. What about MY bike?

Q. Why not for aluminum handlebars?

Q. Do they work? Users speak out!

Q. How do they work?

Q. How do bar-end weights change the resonant frequency?

Q. Will all that weight on the bar ends slow down the responsiveness of my bike?

Q. Can't I just tough it out and save money?

Q. Why are my hands numb?

!!!MANIC Salamander Super HEAVY bar-end weights

• Designed for BMW oilhead and K-bikes
• BMW-specific 8 mm bolt-on fitment
• Quick 2-minute installation: bolts on in place of OEM weight
• Dramatically cuts vibrations in the handgrips. How?
• Solid Steel.
• 18 oz. per side. So what?
• Full Black Chromate lacquered grade 12.9 hardware.
• Solid metal-on-metal mounting.
• Two finishes available: stainless steel and gloss black powdercoat

Are you trying to cure discomfort in your hands?

Try reading our article about hand numbness for information about factors involved including medical conditions and the setup of your bike, along with suggestions for some solutions.

Special warnings for bar-end weights:

This product is a resonant frequency reducer, not a vibration dampener. The physics of vibration reduction suggest that under extremely abnormal conditions of bar length, material, and vibration frequency, this product may not work as advertised. If you encounter such a situation, I would love to hear about it. Of course, if I can't help you make it work, you can send the product back for a full refund.

On most bikes this product has a negligible effect on steering, since steering inputs have a great deal lower frequency than engine-induced vibration.

HOWEVER! If your motorcycle tends to experience HEAD SHAKE, this product may make it BETTER, or WORSE. Always ride with great care after this product is installed, and carefully re-explore the handling behavior of your bike. If you detect any kind of shimmy or head-shake that was not there before, correct it before you wipe out! This product may yet be usable, if tire-choice, and the condition of the headset, shocks, and rear swingarm bearings are corrected. If you can't work it out, you can send this product back for a full refund.

Check out the instruction manual (100 kB PDF)