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Bar risers bent, should I go to 1 1/8" bars?

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GM Man:

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--- Quote from: GM Man on August 09, 2010, 11:53:47 PM ---Awesome pictures and thanks for the replies.  The stock bars are bent, I can see it on the left side, as well as the paint is now cracked, never was before.  Bar riser is also bent, so I'll be going to the 1 1/8" bars now.  Anyone know of a good brand of bar riser to go with, that will work with my triple tree?

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http://www.renthal.com/File/fit_my_bike.asp
http://www.renthal.com/File/product16a.asp

My 500AF is in 2008 450F chassis and OEM uses a standard 5mm offset. Don't know what year bike you have but the link above may help. They don't show the bar mounts (risers) online for a steel frame KX500 but I bet they have them. You may have to call them for a riser P/N if you want Renthal.

http://procircuit.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=34913&idcategory=120

Pro Circuit makes good stuff.

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Thanks..  My fault its a 2000 K5, and I'll be doing my homework on this..

DoldGuy:
GM Man,
I have the BRP setup & very happy with the quality & customer service from them.
Check them out:

http://www.brpmoto.com/products?page=shop.browse&category_id=1596

DoldGuy

GM Man:

--- Quote from: DoldGuy on August 10, 2010, 03:13:43 PM ---GM Man,
I have the BRP setup & very happy with the quality & customer service from them.
Check them out:

http://www.brpmoto.com/products?page=shop.browse&category_id=1596

DoldGuy

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I like it, thanks for the info DoldGuy!!

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