I have a 2006 KLX250S that I ride about 20% on pavement, 70% National Forest Sand Roads here in NW Florida, and 10% single track with a lot of sand.

I need to put new handlebars on it and I am clueless as to what to get because I always just used factory bars on my bikes.

I'm wide shouldered, 5'10", 235 pounds, 30" inseam and lift weights a lot and am considered blocky in physique with little fat. I stand on the pegs about half the time I'm off pavement and am having to lean over a bit more than I'd like plus these factory bars are just too narrow for comfort.

I'm not impressed by brand names or fancy looks. (I'm an old phart)

I just want a good set of fairly wide and an inch or so taller bars that are strong and durable. I don't want to have to relocate anything or buy different cables etc.

Please let me know what you suggest and if you want to be REALLY helpful, a link for where to get them would be GREAT!

Thanks,
$bob$

 

Renthal "Jimmy Button" or Renthal 809 RC High bend. Similar to stock just about an inch taller and with less sweep. I'm 6'0" and stand fine with them. No issues with the stock cables either.

 

im 6'1" and i have a set of 7/8 pro taper bars that i actually had to narrow cause they were so wide. for the price and quality, you cant beat em

 

I would go with what West said. Plus they are tough as hell.

 

my 2 cents. I just put on a set of Pro Taper SE 7/8 CR High bend two days ago. So far, big difference from stock. Very easy install - no issues with cable length.

 

I put these on my SF version first and my cables were too short. Maybe you guys have longer cables?

 

I got some brand new black CR hi Pro Tapers that have been trimmed to the narrowest mark (same size as the stock bars that came with my bike) that I'll sell ya for super cheap plus actual shipping to you. Hows $30 plus actual shipping cost? Whats the width, bar tip to bar tip on your stock bars?

 

I run 7/8" Renthal Carmichael bars, I like them enough for now.

 

I like Tusk products @ Rocky Mountain ATV. Excellent price, comparable product.

 

^^^ All great suggestions. I mounted a set of Renthal Jimmy Buttons, and although they are great bars, I still find them a bit low for off road riding (im 6'0").

Keep in mind though that really high bars may require longer throttle cables.