threaded bar inserts - Ducati.ms

jssport · Dec 25th, 2011, 11:15 pm

Thanks in advance,

I'm thinking about buying some hanguards to for hand protection from the cold, these look pretty close:

Barkbusters Storm S7 handguards with single-sided mounting kit for 6mm or 8mm threaded bar-end inserts - BB.S7 : TwistedThrottle.com

Does anybody know what size the stock threaded inserts are on our ST's ?

I realize I may have to do some cutting for fairing clearance issues.

ptourin · Dec 26th, 2011, 6:44 am

This got me thinking. FWIW - the older ST2's don't have a bar end insert. The bar is cast and turned, and the bar end is drilled and tapped for 8mm coarse thread. This may be of no help at all for a later ST4s but after a run downstairs to check, I thought I'd write down the result.

MarkST · Dec 26th, 2011, 6:54 am

Why not just get some heated grips ?
Actually, getting both might be good.

ptourin · Dec 26th, 2011, 8:02 am

There was a thread about handguards -
Hand guards
I thought about doing this - but I also don't want to lose the ability to mount a Throttlemeister for the longer rides - can't see how to do both. I'll probably go with heated grips sometime before next autumn. Another confusing topic - there seem to be a lot of choices, each with good and bad points.

MarkST · Dec 26th, 2011, 8:17 am

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Originally Posted by ptourin

Another confusing topic - there seem to be a lot of choices, each with good and bad points.

Mine were cheap and they get hot. That's 2 good points

waco748 · Dec 26th, 2011, 9:12 am

I had heated grips on the K1200LT but found they weren't that effective; the elements heat the palms of your hands. After searching, I found a set of Widder gloves; they have the heating elements on the top of the gloves (where the wind is) and I prefer the gloves over grip heat.

Just my $0.02.

jet057 · Dec 26th, 2011, 11:31 am

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Originally Posted by waco748

I had heated grips on the K1200LT but found they weren't that effective; the elements heat the palms of your hands. After searching, I found a set of Widder gloves; they have the heating elements on the top of the gloves (where the wind is) and I prefer the gloves over grip heat.

Just my $0.02.

,,,,,I have to agree also,the palm stays warm but it's the back of the hands and fingers that take the beating.Having both grip & glove heated pieces are perfect.

jssport · Dec 26th, 2011, 11:54 am

Thanks for the replies, I plan on putting both hand guards and heated grips just for the above described reasons, price seems reasonable on both.

handguards - Barkbusters Storm S7 handguards with single-sided mounting kit for 6mm or 8mm threaded bar-end inserts - BB.S7 : TwistedThrottle.com

heated grips - Oxford Heaterz Heated Motorcycle Handlebar Grips for 7/8-inch Diameter Handlebars (Touring Style) - OXF.26.0695 : TwistedThrottle.com

So,... does anybody know what size the threaded insert in our handlebars is ???

Mark, what grips did you go with ?

MarkST · Dec 26th, 2011, 6:34 pm

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Originally Posted by jssport

Mark, what grips did you go with ?

I can't remember to be honest, but I should be able to check it out for you. I think they were Oxford but I'll let you know.

Bbair1320 · Dec 30th, 2011, 5:09 am

Thread size in my '99 is 8mm. I have hand guards on mine. Be prepared to adjust your steering stops a bunch to keep the guards from hitting the body work at steering lock.

If I had to do it again, I would go with heated grips and gloves. Only advantage with guards is ability to use regular gloves a little longer. Still need heated gloves when it gets really cold.