What handlebar bend do you prefer?

**InPiEcEs** · 07-13-2006, 08:07 PM

I'm looking at getting a new set of bars for my 86 R. Just not sure what to get as far as bend yet. I was considering a CR high bend. I am 6 foot, with a 34 inch inseam,
if that makes a difference. I don't want them too high, but yet not cramped either.
What do you guys like to use?

**ChrisD** · 07-13-2006, 09:29 PM

Everyone has their preference, but my bikes aren't Harleys so I use CR standard bend bars. I leave the ape hangers to everyone else. Then again I use a twist throttle, and 2 finger levers too.

Do what you feel most comfortable with. I like the dirtbike feel for my Rs.

**Kintore** · 07-14-2006, 08:48 AM

Yah I got CR mid bend Pro tapers, and they feel real nice.

**sandpuppi101** · 07-14-2006, 04:12 PM

I agree that bars are the preferance of the rider,but I came up on a few set's of some" Old School bars "awhile ago ,that I have'nt seen since the 80's!! I think they are DG ,but not 100% on that !! The pic is the best I have of em rite now,but you can see they are deffinately unique,yet comfortable,for me. I have had stock,909's-renthal all the good stuff ,and I just love the feel of these!!

**SWIGIN** · 07-14-2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by sandpuppi101

I agree that bars are the preferance of the rider,but I came up on a few set's of some" Old School bars "awhile ago ,that I have'nt seen since the 80's!! I think they are DG ,but not 100% on that !! The pic is the best I have of em rite now,but you can see they are deffinately unique,yet comfortable,for me. I have had stock,909's-renthal all the good stuff ,and I just love the feel of these!!

does the top bar have a bow in it? if so they look like the old D bars

oh and i get what ever feels good. when i need bars i NEED bars ...lol

**sandpuppi101** · 07-14-2006, 05:54 PM

Yeah,they got the bow in em' !! If I get a chance tonight I will get a better pic of em' !!

**Wickedfinger** · 07-14-2006, 06:19 PM

ATV-Hi bend (or equivilent) on just about everything I've owned. Its not the raciest, but its the most comfortable.

**Lomax** · 07-14-2006, 06:43 PM

I run CR low bend Tag-X5 bars on my 86 250R. I'm 5 10 with a 32-34 inseam (depending on pants size) and I like them, maybe a touch cramped but you dont ride 250R's for comfort. I dont anyway,

**Fox250R** · 07-14-2006, 06:45 PM

i got cr bars too... works real good!

**Dynofox** · 07-14-2006, 11:29 PM

I use tag T2 1 1/8" mini mx bend bars on my R.

**Fox250R** · 07-15-2006, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dynofox

I use tag T2 1 1/8" mini mx bend bars on my R.

do you even ride that thing? lol

**InPiEcEs** · 07-15-2006, 01:41 PM

Cool,thanks for all the input everyone. I decided on a ProTaper ATV Lo-Bend 7/8" set.
They seem a hair wide, but that may be a bit better for what I do. They do feel good though. Now all I have to do is finish up my R so I can ride it. LOL. That won't be for a while.

**sandpuppi101** · 07-15-2006, 03:51 PM

I sent a better pic of my oldschool bars,Like I stated earlier in the Thread,they suit me fine ,and I love the old Nostalgia part of it also,but it's to the individual!!!

**ChrisD** · 07-15-2006, 04:16 PM

if they seem too wide, you can always use a pipe cutter to take some length off.

**BigGreenMachine** · 07-15-2006, 10:33 PM

Those are definately oldschool D-bars! I want a set bad but am broke. haha

I run KX high bend which are basicly the same height as stock 85 T3 bars but with more pullback and wider.

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