What bend handlebar are you using?

[Les]

I dont know much about handlebars, all I know is I dont like the set my machine. Just want to get an idea what type others are using.

[bushwesl]

I originally had Renthal "ATV bend" bars, but have since switched over to Tag T2 CR Hi bend bars and love them. I don't have a whole lot of experience with bar bends, but I can't complain about the CR hi.

[strokeittwice443]

im using the protaper contours with the atv mid bend with a half inch cut off both sides.

[bushwesl]

Actually, I take back what I said. I do love my T2's, but depending on how much "shit" you put on your bars you might have fitment issues with where the bars contour down to the bar clamp. On the clutch side I'm running a Magura hydraulic clutch and a Pro Design kill switch and then on the throttle side I've got the stock throttle and a CBR master cylinder. It's a tight squeeze to say the least, and I'm still not completely happy with the location of the brake lever.

[Wacko Jacko]

moose, high bend atv bar
$17.99
fuckin a
always keep a backup set with me too, rather brake the handle bars in half and throw on some new ones, then bend my steering stem like my friend and his stupid $80 renthals

[bushwesl]

Originally Posted by Wacko Jacko

moose, high bend atv bar
$17.99
fuckin a
always keep a backup set with me too, rather brake the handle bars in half and throw on some new ones, then bend my steering stem like my friend and his stupid $80 renthals

You know what, you might have something here... Last summer I got into a little bit of an "accident" (read: head on collision with an LTZ400). Fucked up a lot of shit, including twisting/bending my chromoly LSR steering stem. But you know what, my Tag T2's were straight as an arrow.

[Les]

Originally Posted by Wacko Jacko

moose, high bend atv bar
$17.99
fuckin a
always keep a backup set with me too, rather brake the handle bars in half and throw on some new ones, then bend my steering stem like my friend and his stupid $80 renthals

Hmm, interesting point. I wonder if it is more the bend of the bar or the strength of the material the bar is made out of. Just thinking that because a high rise bar is going to have more lateral area the would seem to bend easier. Ahh who knows just over thinking like always.

[FPMXer]

Well I have some renthals on the zilla right now that I don't care for but since I did the custom sand bend they are much better! I don't think it matters what you have in the sand but on the track or in the woods it would matter. You just have to figure out what you want. I normally buy the fat bars from ONE industries. But riding a zilla or banshee you steer with the rear tires anyway.

[LongTravel250R]

I'm running the Cr mid bend tag t2's on my 250r...I have a +1 steering stem so the mid bend puts me right where i want to be, like running a stock stem with atv bend.....

[fastman69]

Originally Posted by Les

Hmm, interesting point. I wonder if it is more the bend of the bar or the strength of the material the bar is made out of. Just thinking that because a high rise bar is going to have more lateral area the would seem to bend easier. Ahh who knows just over thinking like always.

It is mainly the strength of the material the bar is made out of that give its strength. The bend also can make the bar stronger too.

Like someone else said, the cheaper weaker bar are better for trails if you roll it. It is cheaper and easier to replace a set of bars than a stem or the frame.

I had a strong set of rental on an old warrior, i rolled it down a hill, fucked up the bar, bend the stem a little and also twisted the top of the frame.