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handlebar
Posted: 08:48 pm Dec 12 2007
by scheckaet
Anybody got a good source for a cheap set? There was a post awhile back where it was about 10 bux but can't remember where

Posted: 09:37 pm Dec 12 2007
by scheckaet
found those on rckymntn
Tusk T-10 Aluminum Handlebar CR high bend for $27.99
Are they even worth it? or should I spend the money and stick to protaper CR high bend?
Posted: 10:00 pm Dec 12 2007
by Jeb
Sheesh . . . that's a great price. And some pretty good choices for colors - not as important as performance but a nice feature.
Posted: 10:16 pm Dec 12 2007
by scheckaet
the tusk looks nice but I wonder if they're any better than the stock. Don't wanna end up with spagetti handlebar on the 1st fall

Posted: 10:17 pm Dec 12 2007
by Indawoods
Stock is steel!

Posted: 10:39 pm Dec 12 2007
by thebleakness
I've got some Easton oversize bars on my KDX, they are strong but stiff.
I've got ProTaper Evo's on the 450 and they are awesome, pricey though. Lightweight, flex and feel great. Plus they look cool! :D
Posted: 11:21 pm Dec 12 2007
by scheckaet


Indawoods wrote:Stock is steel!

I know

I must be too
strong
or maybe I fall too hard 
I bent my protaper (tried to bent them back to no avail

) and can't fit my new cycra triple clamp barkbuster so need a replacement.
I'm thinking a cheaper set might fair pretty well with the triple mount, we'll see

Re: handlebar
Posted: 12:20 am Dec 13 2007
by skipro3
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scheckaet wrote:Anybody got a good source for a cheap set? There was a post awhile back where it was about 10 bux but can't remember where

I have a set of Renthal bars, set up on a 2002 KX upper triple clamp with a clutch side grip that is all barely used. I swapped out to fat bars and a TAG upper clamp when I bought my new (to me) bike.
You want 'em, they are yours.

Posted: 04:40 am Dec 13 2007
by Jeb
Renthal al dente !!
How very generous . . .
Posted: 07:35 am Dec 13 2007
by krazyinski
mount them to the table they look good there

Posted: 07:59 am Dec 13 2007
by kelasaki
I think all of the cheap aluminum bars are about the same quality. I bent a pair of Moose's version on my XR without too much trouble. I'm now running a pair of the Tusks on it.
Of course, I've had a pair of Jimmy Button bend Renthals on the KDX for 4 years and plenty of abuse with no problems.
If you want to go cheap, get the Tusks.
Posted: 08:44 am Dec 13 2007
by skipro3


Jeb wrote:Renthal al dente !!
How very generous . . .
You are funny. Ha!!
Wifey was't too thrilled to see the bars on "her" dining table. In fact, she was a little upset to see any motorcycle part inside the house. Seems she recalls a few bikes overhauled in the living room and motors rebuilt on the dining room table on a few occasions. Told me in no uncertain terms that was not going to take place in the new house, NO SIR!! She was ecstatic to hear that they were up for adoption and volunteered to take them to the post office.
Posted: 11:15 am Dec 13 2007
by scheckaet
Sounds like a good excuse to improve the garage

Posted: 02:32 pm Dec 13 2007
by wanaride
My last cheepie set was MSR "Dominator" aluminum bars. After they bent, I decided to get a quality set and I got Renthals. Cheap is ok for some parts on the bike, but the handlebars? You gotta be kidding! No more cheap ones for me!
Posted: 08:31 pm Dec 13 2007
by skipro3
Start checking your mailbox Wilf, it got USPS mailed today.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Posted: 09:12 pm Dec 13 2007
by scheckaet

you
da man Ski!
Come to think of it...
.
.
.
Beard...checked
workshop...checked
elf looking door...checked
sends gift...checked
says ho!ho!ho!...checked
...
Shy little kid's voice:
Mr Ski.....are you santa?

Posted: 10:06 pm Dec 13 2007
by skipro3
Only to little wimmen who will sit on my lap!! Ho! Ho! Ho!!!!
Posted: 10:22 pm Dec 13 2007
by thebleakness
Speaking of "Ho Ho Ho's"... read this
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=323480
Good thing we don't live in Australia, huh?

Posted: 10:48 pm Dec 13 2007
by scheckaet
where the hell is the world going to???
It's as ridiculous as saying: ha ha ha is a form of personnal attack, they're laughing at me, i.e insulting me, blah blah, blah...lawsuit
Is xmas spirit gone or what?
some people needs a frickin hobby!

Posted: 11:28 pm Dec 13 2007
by Indawoods
Everyone is a $#@&ing $#@& now days.... Get used to it!
Sorry... I had to vent!