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 10-11-11, 09:49
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Cockpit mods
Right guys,
I am aching to get some new bars! Not because there is anything wrong with the standard XT ones, I just want something that looks a bit cooler. Keen to get some Renthals or Pro-taper or even Easton. I would also like to get some bark-busters. Who has changed their bars? Did you have to get new or modified clamps? Anyone reccomend a particular brand or type of 'bark-buster' too? Thanks! 
Ps: What's the diameter of the standard bars? I know I should just go measure but.... 
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10-11-11, 12:49
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The standard ones will be 7/8". Any Renthal or similar bars with a cross brace/bar pad will be the same.
'Fat Bars' or taper bars will be 1" in the middle (at the clamps) and 7/8" at the ends. You'll need to replace the clamps or fit adapters if you go for these (although the adapters may come with some brands of bar) For handguards I use Barkbuster Storms, because they have massive weather/flying-bits-of-rock protection, and a fairly hardcore ally spine. That's for a Tenere that gets used all year round and off-road, so you might want something a bit more discreet/stylish on an XTX 
Again you need to decide what bars you want, then make sure you buy your handguards with the appropriate fitting kit for 7/8" or 1" bars.
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I spent a lot of money on travel and racing motorcycles - the rest I just squandered. XT660Z - Commuter, Adventurer...Racer? www.dashmoto.net Other bikes >> MT-03 / CG125BR-J / ER-6F Departed >> ZXR400L3 / EC300 / DR-Z400E / DR800S / GPZ500S / GS400 
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10-11-11, 13:12
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I'll have a browse online now! 
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24-02-12, 15:38
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Bars and handguards
So what bars did you choose and what is your experience???? I still have the standard bars and I have fitted the Yam/Acerbis handguards. These guards are strong and durable and fit easily although the instructions are awful, they come complete with at least 2 bits that you do not need. And pics please so we can see the bars????
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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km. Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted. Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres. SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips.... |
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22-10-12, 12:51
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Sorry for the super slow reply!
I went with ProTaper SE bars and EGO Barkbusters. I really like them but it was a bit of a squeeze with the mounts etc... Will post a pic. |
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22-10-12, 13:52
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23-10-12, 20:39
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Just for info for anyone else reading this thread - 'Fatbars' are actually 1 1/8th inch diameter around the clamp area (not 1" as stated above)...
I'd also second what Uber' says regarding the hand protectors - by far the best I've found are the Barkbuster Storm... although the plastic KTM guards are also surprisingly robust (for protectors without a metal brace), good value at around �40 a pair, and will fit a Tenere with the bar ends till in place... Jx |
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23-10-12, 21:21
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As for the plastic ones, maybe on a tiddler bike, but most of the people I know who have them fitted seem to get through a lot of levers. I've lobbed the Ten several times hard enough to bend the ally spines of Barkbusters, and indeed the Renthal bars themselves, but I have *never* broken a lever.
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I spent a lot of money on travel and racing motorcycles - the rest I just squandered. XT660Z - Commuter, Adventurer...Racer? www.dashmoto.net Other bikes >> MT-03 / CG125BR-J / ER-6F Departed >> ZXR400L3 / EC300 / DR-Z400E / DR800S / GPZ500S / GS400
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21-12-12, 01:22
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BarkBusters
Attached is a pic of mine with standard XTX bars and BarkBusters fitted. Colour matched well (:
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