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Posted by: ryanh250ex

Ok, so since I'm in the midst of totally revamping my 250, i figure i'll spring for some different handlebars. At 5'11 and 160 lbs, I'm not an ideal fit on the 250.

My biggest problem is that I have to lean forward some when i'm standing. I feel like this doesn't put my body (i.e my weight) where it should be, for example getting ready for a jump.

Basically what i'm looking for is something that will be very close to the stock bend, just taller. I guess a straighter bend could work if i angled it so that the throttle/brake levers were in similiar spots. just need something taller.

I dont particularly care about strength, I've managed to keep my stock bars unmangled.

Suggestions?

Posted by: m.h.s.c.#527

flexx by fasst company

Posted by: Pipeless416

i am actually a pro taper fan because of the looks and price. is price a factor? if not, maybe look into a 400ex bend with some rox risers to gain another couple of inches. stock 400ex bars are very close to stock 250 bars. my dad has renthals with i think a cr double high bend and they're also very nice. they're about the same height as stock but with much less of a sweep.

Posted by: stew2010

here you go lol jkjkjk

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Posted by: hillclimbingrec

i have pro taper atv Hi, but im 5-8 120lbs, and i LOVE my taper's but, u might have to get extended brake lines if u put riser's on

Posted by: 250exkid

hillclimber....... how do you like your handle bars compared to stock??? and u do not have risers? so there for you dont need extend lines? and how much were they?

Posted by: m.h.s.c.#527

they r all fine go to dennis kirk and look

Posted by: bigj250

i have tusk t-7 bars and they work great its atv high bend awesome 4 jumping and 4 wheelies its easy er 2 do trix on wheelies to perfect 4 highchairs if its good 4 that its fine 4 me lol

Posted by: hillclimbingrec

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Originally posted by 250exkid
hillclimber....... how do you like your handle bars compared to stock??? and u do not have risers? so there for you dont need extend lines? and how much were they?

lol, i love my taper's one reason, looks, feel, and strength( there have been countless arguments that u do not want too strong of handlebar's because it will bend your stem, but i do not allways want to keep buying bars) And no i do not have riser's but ryan said he might get riser's, so i said you might have to buy extended lines to compensate(sp) for the extra height

Posted by: ryanh250ex

quote:
Originally posted by bigj250
i have tusk t-7 bars and they work great its atv high bend awesome 4 jumping and 4 wheelies its easy er 2 do trix on wheelies to perfect 4 highchairs if its good 4 that its fine 4 me lol

How tall are you?

Posted by: hillclimbingrec

IMO dont get tusk's spend the extra money and get a GOOD brand, i had tusk, 1st crash, wasnt even thta bad, just tunred it over, bar's got bent

Posted by: flyboy62

get tag or flexx

Posted by: ryanh250ex

how tall are you guys? Its cool that you're making recommendations but if some of you are like 5'2 and 90 lbs wet and telling me to get X series bar it doesn't do me much good

Posted by: bigj250

im 5'6

Posted by: BIGDAWG822

hey dont mean to steal the thread but where are you guys mounting your choke and lights for nuetral and reverse when you are changing your bars? maybe a stupid ? but i looked at changing them but dont know what to do with that stuff. pictures would be great.thank you all in advance

Posted by: Xylene

Pro Taper SE XR50 bend is about the same as the stock bars, maybe 1" shorter in total end to end width. They rise is 171mm, just about 6.75".