~BARS...Aftermarket..which to you prefer?

Spondon · 02-15-2009, 11:35 AM

I am looking for new handlebars to replace the stock one's...who has changed theirs and which ones do you prefer.. post some pics.

I am looking at Pro Taper, Rizoma...but I have seen any pics.

upstate · 02-15-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spondon

I am looking for new handlebars to replace the stock one's...who has changed theirs and which ones do you prefer.. post some pics.

I am looking at Pro Taper, Rizoma...but I have seen any pics.

I have Rizoma's, would type of picture or of what part of the bar would you like to see?
Joe

NorCalDude · 02-15-2009, 04:48 PM

Got this setup for 150 through Motosport.

Itaride · 02-16-2009, 12:02 AM

I have pro tapers, here is the only pic I have right now.

Rockhound · 02-16-2009, 07:11 AM

Where did you guys get the lower risers? Did they come with the set? Did you need shorter cables?

CrossOver · 02-16-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalDude

Got this setup for 150 through Motosport.

Those risers from motosport as well..?? Unique looking risers.. Whats the height...?

CrossOver · 02-16-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Itaride

I have pro tapers, here is the only pic I have right now.

How bout urs..?? Are those risers from protaper or custom made..??

CrossOver · 02-16-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockhound

Where did you guys get the lower risers? Did they come with the set? Did you need shorter cables?

Cables should be longer when mounting a scrambler handlebar... They are generally longer than normal..

Spondon · 02-16-2009, 09:36 AM

WOW! both mods look great! What was the cost and what other mods did you have to do, in order to make the bars work on the FZ1.

Russ

krata · 02-16-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalDude

Got this setup for 150 through Motosport.

Hi, very nice handlebar. Could you please send link to some shop where is the handlebar? How is the width? Any problem with knock to fuel tank or front fairing? Thanks

bonecrusher · 02-16-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by krata

Hi, very nice handlebar. Could you please send link to some shop where is the handlebar? How is the width? Any problem with knock to fuel tank or front fairing? Thanks

http://www.motosport.com/dirtbike/pr...38987233787303

The Stranger · 02-16-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Itaride

I have pro tapers, here is the only pic I have right now.

Looks great.
Is that the YZ bend?

I swapped the standard bendy bars on my XT660 for Renthal fat bars. They still had some flex, but better than the std ones. The Renthal bars were however too tall so I used a set of YZ bend Pro Tapers. Bloody awesome - no flex at all now.

The flex is very disconcerting in corners when really leaning on (counter steering) the bars.

Pro Taper are std fitment on YZs sold over here. The dirt guys swap them out often so they come up cheap.

Itaride · 02-16-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrossOver

How bout urs..?? Are those risers from protaper or custom made..??

Those are protaper mounts that had to be slightly modified due to mounting bolt diameter issues. No other mods needed to cables or anything else. I did narrow up the bars as much as I could and still have everything fit correctly, but this was done to reduce leverage (I believe that there is such as thing as too much leverage).

Stranger, you got it right. Those are factory YZ450 bars which seem to have the perfect bend (for me) and the added bonus of saying "Yamaha" right on them. And as you stated some people have to change their bars so I picked these up at a reasonable price (unused).

Fz1streetfighter07 · 02-18-2009, 05:46 PM

I had a 31 drag bar made for me I love the broom stick with top monts that costed 65 be for my discount with the bar end mirrors it realy cleaned it up and no hitting tank or screen

Spondon · 02-19-2009, 04:57 PM

another question about new bars... the current bars have the weighted bar ends...believe it or not; they are a functional part of the bike.

What do you lose or gain by not having the weighted ends?

cohl · 02-19-2009, 07:11 PM

I use a set of these for my bar ends

http://offroad.parts-unlimited.com/22/184/6318284

BAE 557 · 02-19-2009, 07:38 PM

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Rizoma Conical Bars, Rizoma 42 MM Risers, OEM Bar Ends

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Spondon · 02-19-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BAE 557

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Rizoma Conical Bars, Rizoma 42 MM Risers, OEM Bar Ends

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Those look incredible!!!

The Stranger · 02-20-2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itaride

Stranger, you got it right. Those are factory YZ450 bars which seem to have the perfect bend (for me) and the added bonus of saying "Yamaha" right on them. And as you stated some people have to change their bars so I picked these up at a reasonable price (unused).

How do you find the position compared to standard please?

Sunline make a set of clamps for 1 1/8" bars which comes with both 12mm and 10mm bolts.

After my experience with the XT and the changes in handling I am seriously thinking of changing the bars on the XT. I would be real interested in your comments in regard to handling please.

NorCalDude · 03-02-2009, 11:13 PM

Got to chop an inch out of the middle then I might take a break,might

02-15-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
Spondon ~know when to say Win! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 107	~BARS...Aftermarket..which to you prefer? I am looking for new handlebars to replace the stock one's...who has changed theirs and which ones do you prefer.. post some pics. I am looking at Pro Taper, Rizoma...but I have seen any pics.

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02-16-2009, 07:11 AM	#5
Rockhound 7 kinds of Smoke Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,519	Where did you guys get the lower risers? Did they come with the set? Did you need shorter cables?

02-16-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
Spondon ~know when to say Win! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 107	WOW! both mods look great! What was the cost and what other mods did you have to do, in order to make the bars work on the FZ1. Russ

02-18-2009, 05:46 PM	#14
Fz1streetfighter07 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago land Posts: 6	I had a 31 drag bar made for me I love the broom stick with top monts that costed 65 be for my discount with the bar end mirrors it realy cleaned it up and no hitting tank or screen

02-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#15
Spondon ~know when to say Win! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fremont, California Posts: 107	another question about new bars... the current bars have the weighted bar ends...believe it or not; they are a functional part of the bike. What do you lose or gain by not having the weighted ends?

02-19-2009, 07:11 PM	#16
cohl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: central PA Posts: 533	I use a set of these for my bar ends http://offroad.parts-unlimited.com/22/184/6318284