OK i finally bailed out and bent the stockers, so i ordered a set of Pro Taper KX high bend. i went with the high bend because i feel that when i ride standing up going over whoops, that i am leaning too far over center. Hopefully the high bend will resolve that issue. I am only 5'7" so i am wondering what all of you taller folks have for bars, and also, are the Pro Tapers stronger than the stockers? i only dumped it in soft sand and tweeked them...

 

I'm 5'9" and have the KX High bend. Love 'em, they're great when standing.

 

It's very common for the stock bar to bend that easily. The replacements will take a lot more impact before deforming. If you don't already have lever/hand guards they will be easier to install on the aftermarket bar.
....I see in your sig that you have something from Acerbis...

 

Do all the cables, & wiring still reach even with adding hand guards and adding the extra height of the bars?

 

7/8th protapers, ive been 2 sets, but i was going a far speed. as far as bends, i like mine tall, i run an atv bend tusk big bar with 3/4" risers. needed a long clutch cable.

 

I like KX High Contour Pro Taper because they were an easy bolt on job.

-the KX High sits 4.25 inches high, making it the second tallest in the ProTaper catalog, right behind the Pastrana FMX bend.

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No cable problems.

 

I put an over-sized moose bar on mine, with a 1" riser and moose racing hand guards, fit was plug and play and the hand guards were MUCH easier to work with on the aftermarket bar. Bar is lighter and more rigid. I feel like I could easily go another inch for more standing comfort but I wanted to try a moderate rise first. Another bonus is that the Moose bar was slightly narrower than stock so a little more tight trail friendly.

 

Hey klasjm i notice that you don't have the cross bar installed. I put the KX hi bend on my '07 a few months back and absolutely love them compared to the stock bars

I had a question for those of you with the KX hi bend, can you fit a set of bark busters on with the cross bar still installed or do you need to remove it?

I was looking at moose, acerbis, or EGO hand guards as these seem to be the most popular. As for now i still have the stockers which flap in the breeze and would like some better hand protection !!

Thanks,

Anthony

 

I have the Acerbis on mine and fit is good,, tight but good.
I also cut the ball end off the levers.
I'll post a picture when i get a chance.