my one-year old renthal 966 handlebars are available for $40 plus s

[Michael T]

I mounted some ATV mid-high bars SE (seven-eighth) from Pro-Taper (Fred has the full line)on my KLR650 and tested them at DVDaze in late January 2005. They were Aok while on the pegs (the handlebar model I picked with Fred for riding while standing was not the highest bar offered from all of the suppliers we researched, as I do not like large sweep angles). I picked the Pro-Taper ATV Mid 423 in platinum gray w/ a Length of 813mm, height of 150mm (no center rise provided) and sweep of 76mm, which is the max I can accept after . Fred shipped it out in quik-time and off I go. It was a compromise for me as I love near-straight/level bars, but I also needed a handlebar that would not have me drapped over the triple clamps when riding on the pegs. My solution was not perfect, but DS is all about compromise. So my one-year old Renthal #966 bars are available for a song - $40 (that's about half price of retail) plus shipping and packaging of $9.00 in the lower 48 states if ya can't pick them up in Las Vegas, or add $12 shipping and packaging if you are in Alaska or Hawaii. Outside of the US, e-mail me. If ya pick 'em up in Vegas and ride your KLR here, I'll help you swap them for nothing and your back on the trail for 40 bucks. I am in no hurry, so pay now and I'll hold them for ya (Besides, we need to go to the sports book and play the ponies and NHL,NBA, etal.--hehe). OK - back to the basics!: - Stock KLR650 bars : Length-810mm Center Rise-75mm End Rise (height)-75mm Clamp Area (Center) Width-205mm Sweep (pullback)-100mm Renthal 966 bars : Length-803mm Center Rise-56mm End Rise (height)-92mm Clamp Area (Center) Width-210mm Sweep (pullback)-57mm Basically the 966 MX bar is a one inch higher bar (75mm stock vs. 92 mm Renthal) and is MUCH straighter - more comfortable for guys like me who do not like 'cruiser' bar sweeps, and I liked it off road, until I had to post my ass on the pegs for a few hours. I was simply to forward in torso inclination due to being a few " over 6'. check out the specs for the Renthal 966 bars at: http://www.renthal.com/ Pick Renthal products, then 7/8" handlebars, then MX Enduro, then scroll to the bottom for the 966 specs listed above. For reference, stock KLR650 handlebar specs can be affirmed as presented at: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/6164/page43.html and other sites. Michael T A16 Lasvegasrider