whats in a set of bars

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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 4:58pm
so I am getting some new RG3 triple clamps and they come with oversized bar clamps so I am going to have to buy new handle bars. I used to buy new bars every time I got a new bike cause the honda's used to come with those really nice steel bars. Since they have been puting renthols on all the new bikes now I have stuck with the stockers and not been unhappy. So since I have to get new bars I want to know what you guys think makes a good handle bar. For me and my size the stock CRF450 renthol handle bars have a good bend. Other than that I am not sure why one would spend the money on a different set of aftermarket bars. Please enlighten me!
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Cygnus 8/2/2008 9:09am
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Fasstco Flexx Bars . Nothing better . Now STFU NOOB!!!!
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honda916 8/2/2008 9:13am
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Cygnus wrote:
Fasstco Flexx Bars . Nothing better . Now STFU NOOB!!!!
Your cool cause you spend lots of time putting posts on a website about motorbiking. Bet your a great rider!
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catatonic 8/2/2008 9:24am
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+1 for the flexx bars
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Cygnus 8/2/2008 9:25am
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I have owned more bikes than you are old. You asked about bars I gave you my opinion . You're just another Noob that won't last a week here . SIKK WHIPPP!!!!

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SCYRacing 8/2/2008 9:30am
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Invite him to your track, Cyg, you can compare handlebars and bike Skills!
tcannon521 8/2/2008 10:11am
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Why do you ask opinions of people who just post on the internet?
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flarider 8/2/2008 10:29am
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honda916 wrote:
Your cool cause you spend lots of time putting posts on a website about motorbiking. Bet your a great rider!
Then why did you come here looking for answers?
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TerryB 8/2/2008 10:32am
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I've been running Fatbars for a long time now. The only thing that could get me to switch would be my curiosity for the Flexx Bars. Do they develop slop in the pivots?
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Cygnus 8/2/2008 10:41am
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TerryB wrote:
I've been running Fatbars for a long time now. The only thing that could get me to switch would be my curiosity for the Flexx Bars...
I've been running Fatbars for a long time now. The only thing that could get me to switch would be my curiosity for the Flexx Bars. Do they develop slop in the pivots?
I have 3 years on mine and they are still tight . I did get a new set of red bumpers from the Fasstco guys at transworld dirt days at Lakewood(free) It is suppose to be a new compound . I am going to put them on this week.
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One thing I don't like about the flexx bars are the weight. There pretty damn heavy compared to regular bars, but I did have a pair on my CR250 about 4 years ago because my arm pump was so bad I needed all the help I could get.
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honda916 8/2/2008 12:18pm
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I really was not asking about brands but what it is that makes a good bar or what advantages there are over stock. So far I am guessing it is maybe vibration reduction?
Matt Fisher 8/2/2008 2:13pm
8/2/2008 2:13pm Edited Date/Time 8/2/2008 2:17pm
I'm looking for strength, so they don't bend when I inevitably crash. So far my favorites are the old Pro Taper Easton bars. The new 1 1/2" thick Eason bars look like they should be strong enough to withstand anything short of being run over by a train, so maybe those will be on my list to look at in the future. Easton used to make bars for Pro Taper, but no longer do so; as they now sell the bars under their own name.
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Big Lenny 8/2/2008 2:24pm
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Get Renthal Twinwalls you Twit..
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drmarkr 8/2/2008 3:06pm
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honda916 wrote:
I really was not asking about brands but what it is that makes a good bar or what advantages there are over stock. So far I...
I really was not asking about brands but what it is that makes a good bar or what advantages there are over stock. So far I am guessing it is maybe vibration reduction?
You're in the wrong fucking place.....check out TT.

Please.

And STFU .

MR

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