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Replacing bars
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Posted by: 03KawiKFX400

I bent my handle bars this past weekend. I was looking online at aftermarket bars and i see high and low versions. I want a bar the same as stock so would that be high or low? Im guessing high. Also do i need to purchase anything with the bars other than a set of girps?

thanks
Dan

Posted by: drzoo2

You should be able to order after market bars in a "Z" bend.

Look here.....

http://www.tagmetals.us/atv/product...s.php?id=cx5atv

You'll notice there is a listing for an LTZ. If I'm not mistaken this fitment is bend and height.

I'm running a banshee bend Renthal bar which I like. It's a touch taller. I'm surprised Renthal doesn't make a stock replacement. Must be no one likes the stock "Z" bend.

z

Posted by: jherbie28

like drzoo2 said the tags on bars will say z400 of kfx400 and the only other thing you will need to worry about is if you want fat style bars (thicker) you will need to get bigger bar clamps inch and 7/8

Posted by: 03KawiKFX400

ok thanks guys...im looking to get something as close to stock as possible. I dont really need fat bars since i dont ride all that much and knowing me ill prob bend them again so id rather go the cheapest way out. Either going stock or something just a litter better than stock. Any recommendations?

Posted by: drzoo2

Those tag bars are nice and the LTZ shown on the site is a stock bend.

z

Posted by: jherbie28

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Posted by: alpantz

What do you guys do with the nutrel and reverse lights when you put new aftermarket bars on there and the ignition or is there a special clamp for that cause i dont like the look of the stock one

Posted by: drzoo2

Funny you should ask.
I made one of these and posted over at central a while ago. Next thing I new I was making them for everyone else over there. I had one that went unpaid so I put it on my bike tonight. Replaced an unPC'd one I had on there with this one.

Check it out.

http://home.stny.rr.com/haggard/post/0.jpg

http://home.stny.rr.com/haggard/post/1.jpg

http://home.stny.rr.com/haggard/post/2.jpg

http://home.stny.rr.com/haggard/post/3.jpg

z

Posted by: 03KawiKFX400

So if i got with aftemarket bars im not going to have a place for the the reverse and neutral lights? BTW that piece you made is real nice!

Posted by: drzoo2

Thanks. As long as it doesn't have a bar pad and you stick with 7/8 bars you can reuse the stock dash.

z

Posted by: 03KawiKFX400

quote:
Originally posted by drzoo2
Thanks. As long as it doesn't have a bar pad and you stick with 7/8 bars you can reuse the stock dash.

z

Great..thanks you have been so helpful!

Posted by: alpantz

hey if you have any more of those covers for the lights I will gladly buy one I dont want to pay the price for trail techs version there nice but just dont have that kind of money right now. Also what size handle bars do I need, Well actually does protaper make bars for for the z400 utililizing the stock clamp? if so what size bars are they thanks.

Posted by: 4R3AL

Damn i wanted a pair of protapers but i honestly thought i would be able to use it with the stock reverse and nuetral light

Posted by: drzoo2

4R3AL

This is what I came up with from your PM request for a KFX

http://home.stny.rr.com/wscomputers/post/KFX400.jpeg

z

Posted by: 4R3AL

looks super sick dude thanks much. how much for you to make and it and ship? paypal?

Posted by: drzoo2

40 shipped via paypal with powerder 30 without. I have a red one I can engrave and get right out. IF you want black then It's going to take me a bit to replenish my "stock". If you want to see the red one PM me and I'll send you a link.

z

Posted by: drzoo2

4R3AL,

Here's The plate.
PM sent! Let me know.

http://home.stny.rr.com/wscomputers/post/4r3al.jpg

z

Posted by: RATPACK Z400

I buy the dirtbike cr bend $20 bars I cant see spending $100 on rentals,or protapers they bend just as easy and mine are the same bend I like the dirtbike bars .