mcman56 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Does anyone make rubber mounts or anything similar that would provide some cushion for the bars. Front wheel landings are a bit hard on my arms and casing on a hard rock really sends shock right to the handlebars and into may arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoalien Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Your riding with to much weight on the handlebars, that's causing your arms to hurt. Your legs should be carrying the mass not your arms. You may need to put a heavier spring in the fork that is right for your weight. The 2014 evo is sprung front and rear for a 165 lb rider. Edited October 4, 2015 by evoalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoalien Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 And no there is no rubber handlebar mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I weigh 155 lbs. I lowered the fork oil level to the spec for the 125 but it is still stiffer than my old rev3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 The Evo is a very front heavy bike, Old engine not much lighter than the Techno lump, even with the mag cases etc on the factory. Move the bars to the rear holes on the yokes and fit some CSP rearward footpegs. You could also make some spacers to raise the bars higher to take some weight of your arms too. If all else fails change to a Gas Gas with Tech forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 steve_earle - Thanks, I did not realize the position was adjustable. I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 There's different holes on the Factory yokes to move the bars, You can also turn the clamps round to fine tune the position further as they are slightly offset. The clamps unbolt from the underside, To get the rear bolts in the rear holes you may have to loosen the top yoke and pull it up to get the bolts in the hole. Raising the bars with custom spacers under the clamps or changing to higher bars will transform the bike if it's heavy on the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 These clamps mount with a single bolt going down from the top. They were pretty easy to move. I'll try it this weekend. I have thought of higher bars but am quite short with arms on the long side for my height. But, it is worth a try so that could be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Moving the bars back definitely helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Moving the bars back did make me feel like I was going to go over the bars on down hill front wheel landings. Someone suggested that the 2014 bars could be the issue. Jitsie 5.0 bars have about 1/4 in more sweep, 1/2" more width and 1/4" more height. They feel much better. I could not make sense of the published bar dimensions so these are my own comparison measurements done side by side on a bench. This also helps arm pain. http://www.armaid.com/page/853-3029/armaidhome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 This video and lots of magnesium helped more than months of therapy. It takes almost a month, but my pain is 10% of what it was.Good luck.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85QKyWvrbI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks for that one. I get the numb fingers too. How often do you do these and for how many reps? Is there a book? By magnesium do you mean mag, cal & zinc tablets? My pain was mostly forearm extensors and elbow. There was lots of arm pump too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Every other day on the ulnar nerve stretches. The arm pump is you holding on too tight. Go see a neurologist if your numbness is persistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Mag. 500mg tablets, I take two plus a day. I wish I could get arm pump, there was a time I would about bleed to death from my grip. After a 100 mile desert race my pants would be covered in blood from my hands. I have not had arm pump in over 5 years, which is good. Having not enough grip can be scary too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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