Handle bar ends/rollers questions

[steelpix]

What are the Handle bar ends/rollers actually used for? Stupid question?

[5th_bike]

As far as I know, their function is to reduce vibration in the handlebars.

They also increase the mass that rotates around the steering column, so maybe they also stabilize that (counteracting tank slapping).

[alantf]

The only thing that I've found, is that if the bike goes down, the bar ends hit the ground first, and stop serious damage to the mirrors. :cry:

[Water Warrior 2]

And they look cool too.

They will also save your clutch and brake levers in a drop in most cases.