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Are Pro-Tapers worth it??

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KXcam22:
Hi,
  I can't decide it I should upgrade to pro-taper handlebars (also would need new bar clamps and acerbis handguard clamps) or settle for some regular Renthal bars.  I was hoping the pro-tapers might soften the abuse on my aging hands.  Are they really worth it?  Looking for some opinions and experiences here. Thanks. Cam.

gowen:
Hi Cam, I would say definately. As would a few others here like Rick and Paul. I installed my pro tapers earlier this year and had a pretty bad accident this summer breaking my arm, cracking my hip, burning my leg, twisted my subframe, crush my fenders, broke my clutch lever, and my handle bars are still like new. :-) I have bent renthals by dropping my bike at 10 mph. It is a great investment in strength and it does cut down vibrations a pretty big number. Also, using the aluminum cones instead of the rubber ones made a big diffrence. It was worth it in my oppinion. I also purchased them on Paul's recommendation. Also, I believe Rick runs them too. But I'll let him and Paul chip in when they have time. But I'm 100% sold on them.

mikesmith:
Ive run Protapers allmost 10 years now,but I think I'm going to try Renthal Fat Bars nekt (there like $50.00 from RockyMTN),I would like to see how the Long Horn bars RockyMTN is making are (like $39.00).But yes I think for strength and cutting vibrations and ease of mounting a steering dampner oversize bars are the way to go.

machine:
I changed to Pro-Tapers, on my 04' KX5 be for I ever rode the thing.
I'll never go back!  :lol:

teamgreen500:
The best reason for gettin' them is the likely-hood that they'll be the last bars you'll have to buy. I've found that regular 7/8" Renthals are very forgiving. There's also the "Flex" system that a friend of mine, who's a very accomplished Quad racer (Niclas Granlund), SWEARS by!

Good Luck!

Manny

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