Why do Bandit pegs have weights on them? Dropping pegs?

Was looking at the pegs on my Bandit and they have weights bolted to the bottom. Is this a vibration reducer thing?

Im thinking about dropping my pegs a bit, any ideas on how to drop them? I know on the 1250s you can just flip the peg holders but mine being a 1200 I cant do that.

Your right i think ,and no idea .

Shorten your Legs ??

not sure on the 1200 but the 1250 is bolted to the frame thru a kinda triangle shaped bracket if memory serves me right (which it usually doesn't)
If that is the case perhaps you could take some inspiration from the stromers and make something like this

Flipping the pegs on a 1250 while lowering them, also pushes them forwards making it harder for big footed peeps to work the gearshift properly