Does any one cut their bars down?

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ATKpilot99 1/1/2012 8:02am
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Ghost of Jabroni wrote:
I've seen this thread on the first page for a few days now. I have avoided it. By the title alone, it looked really stupid. But...
I've seen this thread on the first page for a few days now.

I have avoided it. By the title alone, it looked really stupid.

But I quietly wondered.....how in the hell could people be talking about cut down bars for 4 pages straight...

...and then I remembered that this is ronron...errr...vitalmx.


Ive only read this page. And this thread delivers. DirtyFilter has some serious explaining to do. The mob ran Sondy out for less.
Ha ha, same here. I was wondering how the hell does a thread about cutting bars down last this long and finally clicked on it. Good stuff. Laughing
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 8:19am
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LoL...so, you used to be poser with a bling bike but now you're core.

Give it up, you've been outed as a tool.
Neither. You don't pay attention.

I had that Yamaha for a couple of years and went down hard several times. I get hooked up on parts and gear I bought a few things but not many. Also I was not coasting around the track in the beginner class.
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mooch 1/1/2012 8:40am
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mooch wrote:
LoL...so, you used to be poser with a bling bike but now you're core.

Give it up, you've been outed as a tool.
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Neither. You don't pay attention. I had that Yamaha for a couple of years and went down hard several times. I get hooked up on parts...
Neither. You don't pay attention.

I had that Yamaha for a couple of years and went down hard several times. I get hooked up on parts and gear I bought a few things but not many. Also I was not coasting around the track in the beginner class.
Well...that clears everything up !

Totally understandable now why'd you'd rail on some guy who posed a simple question about cutting down bars.

Happy New Year!
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 8:48am
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Well...that clears everything up ! Totally understandable now why'd you'd rail on some guy who posed a simple question about cutting down bars. Happy New Year...
Well...that clears everything up !

Totally understandable now why'd you'd rail on some guy who posed a simple question about cutting down bars.

Happy New Year!
Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias.

This thread was his version of fishing. You really need to work on comprehension.

That Yamaha also had the subframe replaced, after market foot pegs because the stock ones did wore down, a power now valve and dr d flywheel weights.

It was not blinded out at all. When things break you have to fix them in order to ride. When you get hooked up with after market parts it would be silly to use OEM stuff.

Like I have stated I have never bought a set of graphics, I have ridden many bikes with duct tape on the seats.

Pretty doesn't equal faster or better.

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Sparkalounger 1/1/2012 9:35am
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mooch wrote:
Well...that clears everything up ! Totally understandable now why'd you'd rail on some guy who posed a simple question about cutting down bars. Happy New Year...
Well...that clears everything up !

Totally understandable now why'd you'd rail on some guy who posed a simple question about cutting down bars.

Happy New Year!
DirtyFilter75 wrote:
Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias. This thread was...
Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias.

This thread was his version of fishing. You really need to work on comprehension.

That Yamaha also had the subframe replaced, after market foot pegs because the stock ones did wore down, a power now valve and dr d flywheel weights.

It was not blinded out at all. When things break you have to fix them in order to ride. When you get hooked up with after market parts it would be silly to use OEM stuff.

Like I have stated I have never bought a set of graphics, I have ridden many bikes with duct tape on the seats.

Pretty doesn't equal faster or better.
wow bro, i guess you are core... thanks for setting the record straight...
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mx317 1/1/2012 9:43am
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We ALL know that when someone is CORE they take the time to list all the shit they have on their bike. Wink
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Trent179 1/1/2012 10:25am
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Come on dirty filter. Just let it go! Lol. You guys are cracking me up. Hey, did you go to Echovalley yesterday? Heard it was pretty good out there. About a 100 peeps showed up for some late December moto.
Charles Bronson 1/1/2012 10:48am
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dirtyfilter doesnt buy his parts. he gets "hooked up".
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 11:38am
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mx317 wrote:
We ALL know that when someone is CORE they take the time to list all the shit they have on their bike. Wink
Back in 2009 when I filled that out I thought it a good idea to list the companies that were helping me out or the ones I support

I use Engine Ice because of their support of the industry. I buy Makita tools for my crews I don't know if it helps but I at least try.
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bullpen58 1/1/2012 11:42am
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mx317 wrote:
We ALL know that when someone is CORE they take the time to list all the shit they have on their bike. Wink
DirtyFilter75 wrote:
Back in 2009 when I filled that out I thought it a good idea to list the companies that were helping me out or the ones...
Back in 2009 when I filled that out I thought it a good idea to list the companies that were helping me out or the ones I support

I use Engine Ice because of their support of the industry. I buy Makita tools for my crews I don't know if it helps but I at least try.
You guys all need to just let it go. So many of you engage in these pathetic arguments just for the sake of arguing and won't let it go until you "win". The thing is, nobody EVER wins. This is the internet.
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 11:43am
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Come on dirty filter. Just let it go! Lol. You guys are cracking me up. Hey, did you go to Echovalley yesterday? Heard it was pretty...
Come on dirty filter. Just let it go! Lol. You guys are cracking me up. Hey, did you go to Echovalley yesterday? Heard it was pretty good out there. About a 100 peeps showed up for some late December moto.
No I was working. We are getting ready to go to Phoenix for the Supercross and ride day, TJ's birthday party. I have been trying to get everything done so that when I am gone for a week we don't have any emergencies.

Robbie said he was there. I had some buddies race Easteidge in TN that said turnout was great.
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 11:45am
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You guys all need to just let it go. So many of you engage in these pathetic arguments just for the sake of arguing and won't...
You guys all need to just let it go. So many of you engage in these pathetic arguments just for the sake of arguing and won't let it go until you "win". The thing is, nobody EVER wins. This is the internet.
Yep.
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mx317 1/1/2012 3:32pm
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bullpen58 wrote:
You guys all need to just let it go. So many of you engage in these pathetic arguments just for the sake of arguing and won't...
You guys all need to just let it go. So many of you engage in these pathetic arguments just for the sake of arguing and won't let it go until you "win". The thing is, nobody EVER wins. This is the internet.
Just having some fun bullpen58, so mind your own business.
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DirtyFilter has almost 7000 posts on vital so he must be core. He doesnt get that by being the fucking core moto police he in turns makes himself look like a tool. Bro I am glad that you like dirtbikes. So do I. I guess I will leave it at that because I will never see eye to eye with someone that thinks how you do. No offense meant but our ways of thinking are miles apart. Good day my friend. I hope that your sponsors stay true to you, and that all your after market parts holdup.....
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DirtyFilter75 wrote:
Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias. This thread was...
Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias.

This thread was his version of fishing. You really need to work on comprehension.

That Yamaha also had the subframe replaced, after market foot pegs because the stock ones did wore down, a power now valve and dr d flywheel weights.

It was not blinded out at all. When things break you have to fix them in order to ride. When you get hooked up with after market parts it would be silly to use OEM stuff.

Like I have stated I have never bought a set of graphics, I have ridden many bikes with duct tape on the seats.

Pretty doesn't equal faster or better.
DirtyFilter75 wrote: "Because he is not some guy asking a question. He is a former member who was clicked and is back under an alias. "

Who has CA as his location yet is posting from FL.
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DirtyFilter75 1/1/2012 8:08pm
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DirtyFilter has almost 7000 posts on vital so he must be core. He doesnt get that by being the fucking core moto police he in turns...
DirtyFilter has almost 7000 posts on vital so he must be core. He doesnt get that by being the fucking core moto police he in turns makes himself look like a tool. Bro I am glad that you like dirtbikes. So do I. I guess I will leave it at that because I will never see eye to eye with someone that thinks how you do. No offense meant but our ways of thinking are miles apart. Good day my friend. I hope that your sponsors stay true to you, and that all your after market parts holdup.....
I don't come in here to do battle like some do. I also feel like you make enough enemies on accident there is no reason to make them on purpose.

My main point here was that th original post was bogus! He is fishing.

The average moto guy should focus less on gimmicks and more on things that actually add speed.

I have had some help through the years from sponsors but my main sponsor besides dad has been a best buddy that manages the parts department at a huge huge parts dealer. I get left overs and such nothing mind blowing.
mx4all 1/25/2019 11:05am
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A former GP winner I spoke to told me to the close my hands, put knuckles togheter and messure from elbow to elbow and thats the width you should cut your bar at.
sebastianer 1/25/2019 11:37am
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mx4all wrote:
A former GP winner I spoke to told me to the close my hands, put knuckles togheter and messure from elbow to elbow and thats the...
A former GP winner I spoke to told me to the close my hands, put knuckles togheter and messure from elbow to elbow and thats the width you should cut your bar at.
inside or outside of your elbow ?
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inside or outside of your elbow ?
outside
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I just re-read this old thread, there’s some gold in there ???
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bf884 1/25/2019 8:19pm
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So what’s your take on bar width, ML? I know what feels right to me but I have two kids who ride and it’s hard to tell for them.
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Charles Bronson wrote:
Narrower that is. Pro-Tapers out of the box always seemed a tad bit wide, but I never really thought about cutting a half inch off each...
Narrower that is. Pro-Tapers out of the box always seemed a tad bit wide, but I never really thought about cutting a half inch off each side. Then I started looking around, and it looks like some people might. I know the woods guys hack them way down for the trees, but do any moto guys trim them at all?

If you have no input, thats cool. here is a picture of Van Damme for you.

The comment about wider bars equals more leverage seems correct BUT remember that for each body there will be an optimal width that allows our bodies to use all of our strength. Meaning if the bars are too wide it is probable you will be outside of the range that you have optimal strength. Old school is to layout a measuring tape and do some push ups. See at what width you feel you have the most power. Take this measurement and cut your bars accordingly. Most bars are around 800mm which is 31 1/2" (approx) so if you are a big guy with wide shoulders these could actually be too narrow. If you are smaller then by all means you should consider cutting down the width of your bars.

This is for Moto or offroad and for riding in the woods it is very common to cutting bars down to help navigate through trees.

My 2 cents! :-)
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bvm111 1/25/2019 9:15pm
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Holy 8 year old thread Batman

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