Which 'type' of handlebars are closest to OEM ?

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Old 03-07-2017, 03:44 PM
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Default Which 'type' of handlebars are closest to OEM ?

Best off by starting off with i have a KLX250sf 2009, which is now a KLX351sf. Anyway, i need to fit some d-flex handlebar guards, but unable to do so on the stock handlebars as they have weights welded in them.

So i was going to just buy a new set of handlebars, however all the different configurations.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/H...r-Measurements

Does anyone know what the pullback, height & width are of the stock OEM bars?

Here's the specs of the tusk ones they have for sale.

ATV Bend 31.75" 6.25" 3.50"
CR High Bend 32.00" 3.75" 3.00"
CR Mid Bend 32.00" 3.50" 2.50"
KX High Bend 32.25" 4.00" 3.00"
Mini High Bend 29.13" 4.50" 2.75"
Raptor Bend 31.50" 6.25" 4.00"
YZ High Bend 32.00" 3.50" 3.00"

I'm at work so not by the bike to take measurements... If anyone has already done the math, great, if not i'll do it all later on when i'm beside the bike.
 
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Old 03-08-2017, 01:53 AM
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The pro taper se in cr high bend feel very close to stock. They did require a tiny bit of throttle cable adjustment. I was able to fish the 1/4" that I needed just by pulling the cable a bit. They feel great and vibrate less than stock.
 
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I put "FLY" Yamaha bend on mine, still have the stockers in the shop some place. Don't break off the little PEG on the throttle, I had to drill a hole for said peg.
 

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Old 03-20-2017, 04:21 PM
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I have Renthal fat bar on my '14 klx 250s. RC Honda - Kawasaki bend. They seem to be exact bend as stock but a couple inches wider. Of course they sit 3/4" higher now with the fatbar adapters. Well they are green.
 
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Old 03-20-2017, 08:26 PM
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One of the most popular bends in handlebars would be the CR bend (Honda style) which come in both a standard and high bend in 7/8 bars. Don't know about fat bars. Apparently a very comfortable bend versus the stock ones which caught a lot of media flak for being an awkward bend for the wrists.
 
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Old 03-27-2017, 04:25 AM
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I have that problem with bars that have more sweep or pullback to them. I know that the Factory Suzuki and KTM bends (both same) have the "least" amount of pullback out there, straighter than the CR bend for sure. They are like sliding a broom handle in your bar clamps. No side twist on the wrist and no pain, very natural/neutral position. I sometimes swap bikes with friends of mine, and a few of them have bars that hurt my wrists. Yes, both were broken back in the day. Plus a straighter bar brings you more forward on the bike and your hands in a straight line with the fork tubes, which is ideal for MX or off road riding. These bends are available from all the popular bar brands/companies, Renthal, Pro Taper, MSR, etc. 1 1/8" Fatbar or Twinwall, and standard 7/8" bars. You just have to read discription on bars. Here's a link to most all bar specs.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/H...r-Measurements




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