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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:30 pm
by RobertWichert
Season's greetings to all!
I have a red '07 KLR 650 and I am thinking about changing out the
handlebar. I ride mostly on the asphalt. Almost every day. But I have
knobbies on it and I do ride on dirt occasionally.
Can any of you recommend a good/better/best replacement handlebar? Mine
is a bit bent from some drops and at least one crash. I'd like
something lighter, if possible, and not much different than stock, but
aluminum would be my choice and maybe even red, if somebody makes one.
What do y'all think?
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Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP
CEPE CEA HERS I/II BPI BA
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:33 am
by achesley43@ymail.com
I went with some ROX anti vibe 2 in extenders and an old set of DRZ 400 bars I had from years back Not sure of the exact bend on them but much straighter than the KLR OEMs for sure. More of a typical MX bend. Really satisfied with the results even after a few thousand miles with them.
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:52 am
by jeffsaline
On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:21:55 -0800 "RobertWichert robert@...
[DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes:
Season's greetings to all!
I have a red '07 KLR 650 and I am thinking about changing out the
handlebar. I ride mostly on the asphalt. Almost every day. But I have
knobbies on it and I do ride on dirt occasionally.
Can any of you recommend a good/better/best replacement handlebar? Mine
is a bit bent from some drops and at least one crash. I'd like
something lighter, if possible, and not much different than stock, but
aluminum would be my choice and maybe even red, if somebody makes one.
What do y'all think?
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP
CEPE CEA HERS I/II BPI BA
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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Robert,
I have Renthal 666 bars on my 03 KLR650. I also added Rox risers a few
years later when I found a fair deal for a used pair. The 666 bars
pretty much match the stock bars for bend, rise and pullback. I've been
unable to bend them.
Best,
Jeff Saline
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:14 am
by RobertWichert
Thanks, Jeff!
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng.
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> On Dec 10, 2016, at 6:46 AM, wrote:
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> On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:21:55 -0800 "RobertWichert robert@...
> [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> writes:
> Season's greetings to all!
>
> I have a red '07 KLR 650 and I am thinking about changing out the
> handlebar. I ride mostly on the asphalt. Almost every day. But I have
> knobbies on it and I do ride on dirt occasionally.
>
> Can any of you recommend a good/better/best replacement handlebar? Mine
> is a bit bent from some drops and at least one crash. I'd like
> something lighter, if possible, and not much different than stock, but
> aluminum would be my choice and maybe even red, if somebody makes one.
>
> What do y'all think?
> --
> Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP
> CEPE CEA HERS I/II BPI BA
> +1 916 966 9060
> FAX +1 916 966 9068
> <><><><><><><>
> <><><><><><><>
>
> Robert,
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> I have Renthal 666 bars on my 03 KLR650. I also added Rox risers a few
> years later when I found a fair deal for a used pair. The 666 bars
> pretty much match the stock bars for bend, rise and pullback. I've been
> unable to bend them.
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff Saline
> The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
> 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:35 pm
by zoot .
Had Fred recommend the Pro Taper bars with ATV bend (I" higher) some years ago. Like that the increased taper gives me options for positioning to my comfort.
Todd
On 12/9/2016 6:21 PM, RobertWichert robert@... [DSN_KLR650] wrote:
Season's greetings to all!
I have a red '07 KLR 650 and I am thinking about changing out the
handlebar. I ride mostly on the asphalt. Almost every day. But I have
knobbies on it and I do ride on dirt occasionally.
Can any of you recommend a good/better/best replacement handlebar? Mine
is a bit bent from some drops and at least one crash. I'd like
something lighter, if possible, and not much different than stock, but
aluminum would be my choice and maybe even red, if somebody makes one.
What do y'all think?
--
Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP
CEPE CEA HERS I/II BPI BA
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068