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mannowar
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject: handle bars Reply with quote Back to top

Hey guys looking at a set of aftermarket bars, how do you know what bend to order, is there any benifit of 1 1/8 over 7/8?
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Flexx Bars... The only way to go.
Talk to Adam from QuadSquad, he knows everything about them Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Flexx bars r the go , mates got em on his 700 and their sweet
 
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Thanks guys they look like the go, but what bend is suited to what? Seems like a million choices, would hate to spend the hard earned on the wrong ones.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:32 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

There is a lot of personal preference in choosing the bend.
I prefer 12 degree for MX and short circuit racing on a DS450, but 14 degree for Enduro and Desert racing on Renegade / Outlander.
Other factor like how wide your shoulders are make a difference too. Many lighter frame ladies go for the 14 or 15 degree bends (to generalise).
I have tried 10 degree for Enduro and they did not work for me.
Most standard bars are 14 to 16 degree, so if you like them, stay close to that shape.
Just about all the other angles on Flexx bars are adjustable, and you usually get a choice of high or low.
12's and 14's are probably the most common, but talk to Adam and he'll help you from there...
Because the next thing you'll want to know is will you need bigger clamps, risers, and are all your cables long enough for whatever model bike you have.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

thanks for that bullet, good to get a bit of heads up on where to start
 
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Flexxbars are the go, they dont seem to do much when your riding untill you ride a quad without them, then they show there difference from normal bars
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