Threaded Anti-Vibration Inserts
Reduces numbness & arm pump
Secure Hand Guard Mounting
Fits most aluminum handlebars
100% American Made.
We have 4 different Anti Vibration Inserts. Please read below to determine which best fits your application. Please call with any questions.
Are you anchoring a bark buster to the bar ends? If so, then the Threaded Insert is ideal. Otherwise, the Non Threaded are best.
ABI-200 (Non Threaded)
This is our standard non threaded insert that fits most 7/8" and 1 1/8" aluminum handlebars. They are compatible with the stock handlebars on most (if not all) modern motocross, enduro, dual sport, off road, and adventure motorcycles (excluding BMW). They are 165mm (6.5") long with a diameter of 13.2mm that can expand up to 17mm. They weigh 137g each (274g for the set).
ABI-300TW (Non Threaded)
Compatible with Renthal Twinwall handlebars only. They are 105mm (4.2") long with a diameter of 15.3mm that can expand up to 18mm. They weigh 112g each (224g for the set).
ABI-ODI (Non Threaded)
Compatible with ODI handlebars only (excluding the Micro bar). They are 135mm (5.3") long with a diameter of 14mm that can expand up to 18mm. They weigh 133g each (266g for the set).
ABI-900 (Threaded)
This is our only Threaded Anti Vibration Insert. If you're running a bark buster, this is the insert to anchor that handguard to. Like the ABI-200, this insert fits most 7/8" and 1 1/8" aluminum handlebars. They are compatible with the stock handlebars on most (if not all) modern motocross, enduro, dual sport, off road, and adventure motorcycles (excluding BMW). We include a 5/8 x 11 tap to thread the bar ends. They are 153mm (6.0") long with a diameter of 15.9mm that steps down to 12mm about 40mm from the outside end side of the insert.
Application Chart
| Applications | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Flexx Handlebars | ABI-200 |
| 7/8" Aluminum | ABI-200 |
| 1 1/8" Aluminum | ABI-200 |
| All Twin Wall / Double Wall | ABITW-300 |
| ODI Handlebars | ODI-ABI |
| Pro Taper (Except Contour) | ABI-200 |
| Mika Metals | ABI-200 |
Are you running a full wrap around bark buster? If so, Threaded Anti Vibration Inserts are the way to go. The Non Threaded Inserts are not a good handguard anchor.
If you're not running bark busters, the Non Threaded Inserts are best and minimize more vibration than the Threaded Inserts.
If you're running flag style roost deflectors, the Non Threaded Inserts are best and minimize more vibration than the Threaded Inserts.
*If you're running a traditional handlebar and struggling with vibration, Flexx Handlebars will provide the best bang for your buck and the largest performance gain. The Anti Vibration Inserts will help, but an internal bar weight can only do so much. The Flexx Bar, on the other hand, is designed specifically to minimize vibration. We use a fiber bushing that wraps the pivot pin and keeps the handles isolated from any metal to metal contact so as soon as you start the bike you notice dramatically less vibration. From there, you can change to softer elastomers and fine tune the elastomer nut to really dial in your preferences. If you're on the fence about Anti Vibration Inserts or Flexx Handlebars, call us!
Application Chart:
| Applications | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Flexx Handlebars | ABI-900 |
| 7/8" Aluminum (Renthal and most other aluminum 7/8") | ABI-900 |
| Taper Style bars (Will not work in Pro Taper Contour as of Summer 2023) | ABI-900 |
| **Not compatible with Renthal Twinwall |
Handguard Installation Instructions:
- Start by tapping the inside of the handle with the provided 5/8” tap. Make sure tap follows center line of the handlebar I.D. Starting the tap at an angle to the center line of the I.D. may not allow the Insert to install properly. If you do not have a tap handle that fits the 5/8” tap a 11mm open-end wrench will do. Apply in-ward pressure on the tap to more easily enable it to cut threads. You will have to back the tap out a few times, blowing the handle and tap off. Match the tap to center line of the handlebar end I.D., rotate tap clockwise until top thread is flush with end of the handlebar. Approximately every ½ turn, turn tap back counterclockwise to “break chips” for easier tapping. Using light oil, like WD-40 also helps. Remove tap when threading is completed.
- With the bar tapped the Insert can be installed. On most bars there is a step around 2.5" from the end of the bar. Apply force at the end of the Insert to get the o-ring into the small diameter.
- Using an 8mm allen thread the Insert into the bar. There will be some drag while tightening the insert. Bottom the Insert out on the threads to a maximum torque of 25 foot pounds.
- Next mount your hand guards using the supplied 8mm bolts.
- (2) anti-vibration inserts
- (2) o-rings
- (2) 8mm counter sunk bolts to secure your guards to the inserts
- (1) tap