May 5, 200917 yr Hi All, I'm trying to choose my next set of Handle Bars....Here's my selection criteria in order of priority... 1. Must be strong...I can't hack these bars that bend after a biggish drop (like Domino and Hebo bars). 2. Must have a a good (low arm pump) bend/shape 3. 7/8" preferred otherwise I'm up for spacers/converters or a new top triple clamp. 7/8" bars I like the look of so far... The Sherco bars....Low cost, strong...happy with the bend....but I'm bored of the bars Jitse....low cost, include a bar pad, lots of colours to choose from.....but I don't know the bend or the strength of these bars? Renthal....high cost, supposed to be the best, .....but I don't know the bend or the strength of these bars either? So what's your opinion?...and are fatbars unbendable (or very hard to bend)? Best of balance. Neo Edited May 10, 200917 yr by Neo
May 5, 200917 yr Hi, Same as what you say about the 7/8" bars - bent most brands, solution was the Renthal fat bars with the necessary spacers, haven't had a problem since. Took a bit of getting used to the changed steering characteristics, but not a problem now. cheers.
May 5, 200917 yr I'm trying to choose my next set of Handel BarsBest of balance. Neo Neo I hope I've beaten Maree to this one. I couldn't resist asking have you ever fitted Bach Busters to your Handel Bars? AFAM bars are quite crash resistant as far as 7/8" bars go and nice ergos too. David Lahey
May 5, 200917 yr Pro Taper is the brand I use now, The model is the SE line (funny enough they are Seven Eighths Dia.) comes with bar pad, I bent one pair after having my bike land upside down onto the bars first from a height of about 5ft. They have a trials bend that comes in HI MID and LO. And are moderately priced, I am currently using the Trials Lo. Just my opinion
May 5, 200917 yr Neo, I always liked a few bars from Georg Friedrich Handel. Cheers DFW PS I like the Fat Bars on my Scorpa.
May 5, 200917 yr Renthal Fatbars without a doubt trust me it will be the best decision you will ever make, even though you will have to change the top fork clamp
May 9, 200917 yr Author I couldn't resist asking have you ever fitted Bach Busters to your Handel Bars?AFAM bars are quite crash resistant as far as 7/8" bars go and nice ergos too. David Lahey Hi David, Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster ...not sure why you ask? Where do you buy AFAM bars from ...I never heard of them? Also, Can anyone state with confidence that FAT bars are definitely stronger (less likely to bend in a crash) than regular bars? Best of balance. Neo
May 10, 200917 yr Neo the AFAM bars come from my local motorbike shop (Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM and MV Augusta) I'll post a photo showing what they look like (Wendy riding)
May 10, 200917 yr I use Geof Arrons Fat bars , Tag makes them and they are quite stout . And it's handle , not handel ... Glenn And any bar will bend given enough stress , or would you rather your top clamp break off ?
May 10, 200917 yr Hi David,Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster Neo What is " Bach Buster" ???? (mayby a picture)
May 10, 200917 yr DK_Fire Posted Today, 10:02 AMQUOTE (Neo @ May 9 2009, 09:13 PM) * Hi David, Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster wink.gif Neo What is " Bach Buster" ???? (mayby a picture) That would be the Composer Bach's wife.
May 10, 200917 yr Author And it's handle , not handel ... Corrected....just so you guys can sleep at night Best of balance. Neo
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