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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: stock500 on July 18, 2008, 07:26:07 AM

Title: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: stock500 on July 18, 2008, 07:26:07 AM

I finally found a set up that is great for me (6' 5'' tall).  I used a stack of washers under the bar mounts (a trick I learned from this website, I can't remember who though), then I got a set of Pro Taper Contour Atv High Bend bars which are 4 3/4'' tall.  I then got the adapter for the big bars that gives you an additional 3/4'' rise.  I can't beleive the improvment in the comfort when I am standing.  That has to be the best money I have spent on any of my bikes so far.  I am going to get some wide foot pegs next.  If any of you have wide pegs you like let me know.  Anyway I am sure there are several big guys on here that are looking for the right fit so I thought I would give my two bits worth.  I will post pictures soon.

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: stock500 on July 21, 2008, 04:24:21 AM

Here are the pictures if you were wondering.

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: bunk on July 23, 2008, 03:33:11 AM

nice mod... on a side note where did you get your black tank from?

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: stock500 on July 23, 2008, 05:30:16 AM

It is the Stock Tank that was used for the 2004 model year.  It came with the bike.  I want to get the zip ty racing kit for it later though.

P.S.  It looks like your 500 would make a grown man cry.

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: bunk on July 23, 2008, 06:15:01 AM

^^^ I wonder if the oem tank would cost more than a stock aftermarket one?

...i liked your idea enough i just had to change it

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: stock500 on July 25, 2008, 07:14:20 AM

I'm glad I am not that chick. 

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: jazg on July 25, 2008, 08:14:07 PM

raised bars are the way forward! :-D i'm i pretty tiny guy and i've got the same setup with the pro taper contour bars and the bar raisers, i cant ride anything else now, it just feels retarded!

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: BDI on July 26, 2008, 10:24:30 AM

Quote from: stock500 on July 21, 2008, 04:24:21 AM

Here are the pictures if you were wondering.

I would say by looking at your setup that you would benifit from turning your risers around so that the offset was forward and then role your handlebars back to get the grip portion in a more comfortable position. when handlebars are adjusted to far forward the end of the grips start pointing towards the sky and your hand position feals funky.

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: Jeeks on July 27, 2008, 01:46:45 PM

Look into some aftermarket risers that use a bolt instead of a stud.  It looks like you're barely catching thread on those.

How long does it take you to change the rebound settings?  lol

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: stock500 on July 28, 2008, 06:05:55 AM

I will try changing the offset (are you talking about the entire mount or just the big bar adapter/riser) and see how it feels.  As far as the rebound settings, I just take a screw driver and turn it.  It takes about 10 seconds.

P.S. Thanks for the tip BDI

Title: Re: Tall Man Bars Finally Tall Enough!!!!
Post by: hughes on August 06, 2008, 04:52:26 AM

 check these out at rockymountainatv.com item number 113-427.

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=70&navTitle=Control&webCatId=12&prodFamilyId=12976