Author Topic: Handlebar bend recommendations (Read 10537 times)

Burns363R · « **Reply #15 on:** November 08, 2013, 03:50:58 PM »

CR HI is a low bend. Check out the pics of my bikes. CR low is almost straight across.

Im 6'1" and probably could use a +2 stem for my build.

fearlessfred · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2013, 05:43:29 PM »

another vote for cr high,they help to keep your elbows up instead of in close to your body

rablack21 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2013, 06:37:46 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;16998

I have cr high bend on my pro tapers and I'm gonna be using 15* flexx when bike is done. I'll give you a ride report when done. The cr high bend you can have from me Ryan if you pay for shipping. Do you have fat bar clamps already? If not I'm getting a new stem and will make you a good deal on my top clamp

Jon, right now I have and LSR stem and top clamp for 7/8" standard bars. However, I would be interested in your fat bar clamp and handlebars.

On a sadder note, after some more investigation in the garage just now, I have concluded that my handlebars aren't actually bent. I rolled my quad last weekend and bent the clamp and, so I thought, the handlebars. Appears to me it's not the handlebars, it's the stem! Jon, do you know if LSR does stem straightening? Also, do they have any warranty against bending?

rablack21 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 08, 2013, 06:38:36 PM »

Quote from: Burns363R;16986

CR HI is a low bend. Check out the pics of my bikes. CR low is almost straight across.

Im 6'1" and probably could use a +2 stem for my build.

I will take a closer look at the pics. Got any close ups? lol

rablack21 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:10:11 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;17002

Don't know if they do or not. Did you buy it new? Might need to be the original owner. Not sure. I'll get back to you in a bit when I get home

Yeah, I bought it new. I've had it less than a year. This is the first time I have rolled the quad. Surprised it would have bent so easily.

Burns363R · « **Reply #20 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:24:18 PM »

Sure are... there on the other site in my championship thread.

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 08, 2013, 07:46:16 PM »

I found this link a while ago when going through the same thing with handlebar bends. I ended up with the CR hi bend using the chart and Burns is right they are a "low" bend.

http://www.protaper.com/products/handlebars/contour

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2013, 11:21:48 AM »

Stock stem CR hi bend for me. I'm short so I like it low

Dezsled · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2013, 11:04:46 PM »

Cr hi pro tapers or tag either one, stock height stem for myself also.

On another note I seen a pair of renthals break off after the crossbar clamp on a duning machine last weekend at glamis. I don't think I'll buy another set of renthals

http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/video-u-tube/broke-the-bar-right-off/

rablack21 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2013, 07:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Dezsled;17232

Cr hi pro tapers or tag either one, stock height stem for myself also.

On another note I seen a pair of renthals break off after the crossbar clamp on a duning machine last weekend at glamis. I don't think I'll buy another set of renthals

http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/video-u-tube/broke-the-bar-right-off/

Believe or not, when I rolled mine last weekend it bent both bolts in the anti vibe handlebar clamp kit and bent my LSR stem but my renthal handlebars are still straight as can be. Go figure.

HAYESTRX250R · « **Reply #25 on:** November 12, 2013, 02:59:21 PM »

Which flexx bend is most similar to the CR high?

08IRS · « **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2014, 08:05:52 AM »

Quote from: HAYESTRX250R;17265

Which flexx bend is most similar to the CR high?

I know this is a little old now but 14 Degree Quad Racer bend is what they recommend for the R's.

86Rrider · « **Reply #27 on:** March 05, 2014, 12:41:15 PM »

To kind of "complete the circle" here on the question of bar bend vs. extended stem length: I just want to add that I am 6'-1" and a few years ago I picked up a set of the adjustable Rox risers to put on my stock stem. I went with the 3-inch risers along with the CR hi-bend set of 909 bars I had. I could not believe how much better it made for standing and jumping! That extra length lets me stand up more, kind of correcting my posture on the machine to where hip to knee bend is alot better! Less fatigue on long rides or extended sections of aggressive riding. If you are over 5'-10", I would highly recommend looking into a longer stem or risers.

HAYESTRX250R · « **Reply #28 on:** March 06, 2014, 06:54:41 PM »

Quote from: 08IRS;26050

I know this is a little old now but 14 Degree Quad Racer bend is what they recommend for the R's.

Thanks for responding it wasn't too late for me.

atvmxr · « **Reply #29 on:** March 06, 2014, 07:07:30 PM »

I'm 6-8 and for me the Cr high were fine on stock stem, but when I went +2 stem, I didn't like them. Found the cr mid much better with +2
The other thing to keep in mind in the sweep or amount the bars angle back from the stem mount, for me less sweep the better