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2004 KX 500 Handlebar Risers
lukepentacoff:
I need some risers for my handlebars, anyone know of any aftermarket's out there. I'm 6'1" and don't like bending over all the time, very akward and uncomfortable. Any handlebar recommendations? Thanks............Luke.
KXcam22:
With the stock setup there is room for 3/8" of washers under the stock clamps. I used some 316 stainless ones. The poormans method but it works. I ran that with some CR tall bars. At one time I was going to buy a 2nd top clamp then run it underneath with longer bolts, but never did.Cam.
KX500freak:
--- Quote from: KXcam22 on March 10, 2009, 06:00:19 PM ---With the stock setup there is room for 3/8" of washers under the stock clamps. I used some 316 stainless ones. The poormans method but it works. I ran that with some CR tall bars. At one time I was going to buy a 2nd top clamp then run it underneath with longer bolts, but never did.Cam.
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i have my little review here ,i red poormans,wake up :P
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,5382.0.html
Bigtim:
i have Moose risers and kx high bend bars. i'm 6'6' and wish i could actually scrape up another inch of rise, its comfortable now but higher would feel better in my lower back. I should try offset pegs for stretch in both directions. My bike had a 8mm rise 7/8 into 1 1/8 aftermarket bar clamps (probably moose too) when i bought it from another tall guy, but i got the 50mm risers, the tallest available to help out. they come in 8, 30 , and 50 mm. They mount into your stock 7/8 lower clamp and allow for 1 1/8 after mkt bars, like all the high bends available. They have survived crashes that bars have not, but my only complaint was that i had to modifiy/ cut the supplied bolts to make it work. Oh, and worth mentioning... you can still run your stock length fr. brake, clutch, and throttle lines with some minor re- routement. Moose racing products are available thru Parts Unlimited.
bunk:
The CR High bend Pro Tapers are pretty high, they might even be the highest bend they make. Im 6'1" and they feel great to ride with.
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