neo Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) Hi All, I'm trying to choose my next set of Handle Bars....Here's my selection criteria in order of priority... 1. Must be strong...I can't hack these bars that bend after a biggish drop (like Domino and Hebo bars). 2. Must have a a good (low arm pump) bend/shape 3. 7/8" preferred otherwise I'm up for spacers/converters or a new top triple clamp. 7/8" bars I like the look of so far... The Sherco bars....Low cost, strong...happy with the bend....but I'm bored of the bars Jitse....low cost, include a bar pad, lots of colours to choose from.....but I don't know the bend or the strength of these bars? Renthal....high cost, supposed to be the best, .....but I don't know the bend or the strength of these bars either? So what's your opinion?...and are fatbars unbendable (or very hard to bend)? Best of balance. Neo Edited May 10, 2009 by Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahablue Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi, Same as what you say about the 7/8" bars - bent most brands, solution was the Renthal fat bars with the necessary spacers, haven't had a problem since. Took a bit of getting used to the changed steering characteristics, but not a problem now. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm trying to choose my next set of Handel BarsBest of balance. Neo Neo I hope I've beaten Maree to this one. I couldn't resist asking have you ever fitted Bach Busters to your Handel Bars? AFAM bars are quite crash resistant as far as 7/8" bars go and nice ergos too. David Lahey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Pro Taper is the brand I use now, The model is the SE line (funny enough they are Seven Eighths Dia.) comes with bar pad, I bent one pair after having my bike land upside down onto the bars first from a height of about 5ft. They have a trials bend that comes in HI MID and LO. And are moderately priced, I am currently using the Trials Lo. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Neo, I always liked a few bars from Georg Friedrich Handel. Cheers DFW PS I like the Fat Bars on my Scorpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbeta23 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Renthal Fatbars without a doubt trust me it will be the best decision you will ever make, even though you will have to change the top fork clamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I couldn't resist asking have you ever fitted Bach Busters to your Handel Bars?AFAM bars are quite crash resistant as far as 7/8" bars go and nice ergos too. David Lahey Hi David, Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster ...not sure why you ask? Where do you buy AFAM bars from ...I never heard of them? Also, Can anyone state with confidence that FAT bars are definitely stronger (less likely to bend in a crash) than regular bars? Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Neo the AFAM bars come from my local motorbike shop (Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM and MV Augusta) I'll post a photo showing what they look like (Wendy riding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I use Geof Arrons Fat bars , Tag makes them and they are quite stout . And it's handle , not handel ... Glenn And any bar will bend given enough stress , or would you rather your top clamp break off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk_fire Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hi David,Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster Neo What is " Bach Buster" ???? (mayby a picture) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 DK_Fire Posted Today, 10:02 AMQUOTE (Neo @ May 9 2009, 09:13 PM) * Hi David, Nope...I'm not keen on Bach Buster wink.gif Neo What is " Bach Buster" ???? (mayby a picture) That would be the Composer Bach's wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 And it's handle , not handel ... Corrected....just so you guys can sleep at night Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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