handlebar suggestions?

Thunder Strike · 01-21-2013, 07:44 AM

Howdy!
I have a 99 KLR650, and as you know that means I am a cheap-scape. (spell check that one)

Anyway, I want to replace my: handlebars, hand guards, throttle assembly, grips to heated, and girl friend.

I already chunk-ed the used girl friend and I am thinking of buying a shinny new one with MORE mileage. lol

Thunder Strike · 01-21-2013, 07:50 AM

anyway

ruppster · 01-21-2013, 08:10 AM

Rocky Mountain ATV Tusk brand stuff. Works well for frugal individuals like myself.

greer · 01-21-2013, 08:48 AM

Handy chart, too:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Ha...r-Measurements

Sarah

Thunder Strike · 01-21-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greer

Handy chart, too:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Ha...r-Measurements

Sarah

Thanks for both the replies. After looking at the chart and making a call I have decided to go into the shop and try some different ones out for free. :)
I went by there at lunch, and won a hat!

joenuclear · 01-21-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Strike

Howdy!
I have a 99 KLR650, and as you know that means I am a cheap-scape. (spell check that one)

Anyway, I want to replace my: handlebars, hand guards, throttle assembly, grips to heated, and girl friend.

I already chunk-ed the used girl friend and I am thinking of buying a shinny new one with MORE mileage. lol

cheapskate

jprovence · 01-21-2013, 07:52 PM

I have used the ProTaper ATV-Mid on the KLR before. A great replacement for stick, and much better quality and aluminum as well.

bwringer · 01-21-2013, 08:20 PM

MSR ATV High bars are pretty close to stock and cheap. They're no stronger than stock -- they WILL bend in any self-respecting biff. Aluminum bars are strong and expensive.

The Tusk handguards from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC are cheap and strong as hell. I've tested mine several times off-road.

buls4evr · 01-22-2013, 06:36 AM

Nothing wrong with bars that do bend.... At least those long riser bolts and triple clamp does not break! Think about it. You can ride home with bent bars but not so much with that other stuff broken off

. Steel bars are cheap. Triple clamps, not so cheap! The stronger the alum bars get, the more they transmit force back down the line.

01-21-2013, 07:44 AM	#1
Thunder Strike ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Oddometer: 72	handlebar suggestions? Howdy! I have a 99 KLR650, and as you know that means I am a cheap-scape. (spell check that one) Anyway, I want to replace my: handlebars, hand guards, throttle assembly, grips to heated, and girl friend. I already chunk-ed the used girl friend and I am thinking of buying a shinny new one with MORE mileage. lol Thunder Strike screwed with this post 01-21-2013 at 07:48 AM Reason: add pic

01-21-2013, 07:50 AM	#2
Thunder Strike ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Oddometer: 72	anyway Thunder Strike screwed with this post 01-21-2013 at 07:51 AM Reason: free image hosting kindda slow

01-21-2013, 08:10 AM	#3
ruppster Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Marietta, OH Oddometer: 344	Rocky Mountain ATV Tusk brand stuff. Works well for frugal individuals like myself. __________________ 08 WR250R, 05 450EXC, 06 VStrom 650

01-21-2013, 08:48 AM	#4
greer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow, Kentucky Oddometer: 3,510	Handy chart, too: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Ha...r-Measurements Sarah __________________ '08 DR650

01-21-2013, 08:20 PM	#8
bwringer Gimpy, Yet Alacritous Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis Oddometer: 1,755	MSR ATV High bars are pretty close to stock and cheap. They're no stronger than stock -- they WILL bend in any self-respecting biff. Aluminum bars are strong and expensive. The Tusk handguards from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC are cheap and strong as hell. I've tested mine several times off-road. __________________ 1983 Suzuki GS850G, Cosmic Blue 2002 Suzuki Vstrom DL1000, Midnight Blue 2005 Kawasaki KLR650 - Turd II, The ReTurdening "Do not crinkle your food wrappers loudly. Be considerate to others, or I will bite your torso and give you a disease."

01-21-2013, 07:52 PM	#7
jprovence Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 70	I have used the ProTaper ATV-Mid on the KLR before. A great replacement for stick, and much better quality and aluminum as well.

01-22-2013, 06:36 AM	#9
buls4evr No Marks.... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Michissippi & Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 1,646	Nothing wrong with bars that do bend.... At least those long riser bolts and triple clamp does not break! Think about it. You can ride home with bent bars but not so much with that other stuff broken off. Steel bars are cheap. Triple clamps, not so cheap! The stronger the alum bars get, the more they transmit force back down the line.

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