Zeta rubber killers

[gene22]

Is it worth switching to Zeta rubber killers on a DRZ SM? What are the advantages? Do you feel more road vibration?

[gene22]

Can I use the stock bolts for the rubber killers? What is the torque spec?

Thanks

[Frankum1998]

The advantages are a more direct "feel" with your bike. Yes you do feel more vibrations with them but totally illimates bars twisting inside your triple tree. My bike was one day old and my son dropped it going approx 10 mph in grass and for the longest I thought my bars were bent but in fact they were not. They had twisted inside the rubber mounts. Yes you use your stock bolts with the rubber killers but I do not know what the recommended torque is on them. Would I do it again ... Yes I would and recommend it. See pics. They are red anodized. I even added zeta 30 mm bar risers to mine. Makes for a more comfortable riding position

[bumtarder]

They work great,I'd recommend them.I haven't noticed any increase in vibration when I updated to the SX-3 aluminum fatbars,G2 Ergo handguards with HDB ridgid bar end threaded inserts at the same time.ymmv

[The Wombat]

For an SM - much more direct feel in steering and slightly more vibration. Definitely worth it for such an inexpensive mod.

[bumtarder]

Can I use the stock bolts for the rubber killers? What is the torque spec?

Thanks

Yes.

 

32.5 lb-ft

[gene22]

Thanks

[gene22]

Do I need to use the stock spacers when mounting the Zeta rubber killers?

[bumtarder]

No! That's exactly what the rubber killers are for.You'd never get them to fit like that anyway.

[yzf128r]

Anyone know what rubber killers are compatible with protaper bar clamps? The bolt is quite a bit larger.

[romvans]

Anyone know what rubber killers are compatible with protaper bar clamps? The bolt is quite a bit larger.

 

I have the protaper bar mounts and zeta rubber killers on my bike... The protaper bolt is indeed larger so I used the stock bolts, 4K miles and never had a problem.

[rraiderr]

I drilled out my zeta rubber killer to fir the larger bolts of the protaper clamp.

 

I feel much more vibration but they are worth it for more crisp handling and no more bar twist.

[Thumper\\]

I got the killas installed with stock bars on an 08. I had a bar clamp bolt that was bent. Thought that my bars were bent at first. Replaced the bolt and installed the killers and everything is straight. I personally haven't noticed more vibration - even after track days......

[highmarker]

myself , I'd try a 1 piece bar clamp to fix any bar twist problems, before getting rid of the rubbers. I only see the rubber mount twist after a fall a problem in a race. Any other riding it's so easy to tap tap tap (not push) the front wheel against a rock or tree to straighten out the bars.  My wrists and hands are blown out from riding so many years and rubber mounting and flex bars are a good thing.

[Jasonb85]

Do they really improve handling and road feel?

[TimSM]

Handling does improve because it is a more rigid setup. It feels less vague. I didn't notice a major increase in vibration. After I dropped my bike the first time, I bought these and have never looked back/had any issues.

[Jasonb85]

Just ordered them. Will report back after a ride with them.

[mbquimby]

Just ordered them. Will report back after a ride with them.

So, how are they?

[Jasonb85]

Sorry, forgot to update in this thread.

They definitely make the steering feel more direct. Tighter, faster, lighter would all describe it. There is definitely more front end feel. Definitely feels more mechanical and not damped. Rough roads feel more rough and sharp, but I don't notice any extra vibes from the engine. For $20 I'm pleased.

[bumtarder]

Me too.I've had them on for quite a while and really like them with the Zeta SX-3 fatbars and rigidly mounted aluminum handguards.