Handlebars Question...

[2003400EX]

I was out driving today and i hit a big snow drift and she rolled,and of course it bent my handlebars pretty well down to my gas tank,ill likely get new ones in a bit,any suggestions on what i should get....

[hondaracer57]

i luv my tag T2 bars and grips...the only bad think now is i bend steering stems instead of my bars ....

[400exrapes]

i got renthal bars with my quad when i bought it so i wouldnt know what the stock ones feel like but i see so many ppl with renthal bars so i say you get them for cheap buy them

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by hondaracer57
i luv my tag T2 bars and grips...the only bad think now is i bend steering stems instead of my bars ....


yea, same thing with my x5 bars.... tag make great bars, and i love the bend

[trx400EXtreme]

renthals are always a good choice.http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p133/trx400extreme/P5230336.jpg

[slodsm]

Originally posted by hondaracer57
the only bad think now is i bend steering stems instead of my bars ....

I somehow managed to pull that off with stock bars.

Myself, I went with MSR CRhi's because they are an el cheapo bar that will definately bend before the stem and I am not a fan of replacing the steering stem.

[hornetgod13]

I flipped my 400EX and bent the Stock Bars and Steering Stem. If the bars or bar clamps are rubbing the top of the gas tank, than the odds are pretty good that you bent the steering stem too. Pull it off and check it out. It should be straight. There should be no angle to it at all.
I replaced the stock steering stem and went with a set of Trail Tech Bar clamps and
1 1/8" Medium Bend X-Bars. They came with a replacement plastic trim piece to house the ignition key and neutral/reverse lights. They make the trim piece to fit 1999-2004 and 2005-Up versions. The bars come in 3 bends (low, medium, and high). I got the medium bend because they are nearest to a stock setting.
Check them out here:
http://trailtech.net/x-bars.html

[honda440ex51]

I just bought some Pro-Taper Contours when i bent my renthals..I like them a lot better, i've had no problems yet, and i've rolled it a couple times.

[gilliam2364]

i just have MSR atv low bend ($18.00), and i love them.

[NacsMXer]

Originally posted by 2003400EX
I was out driving today and i hit a big snow drift and she rolled,and of course it bent my handlebars pretty well down to my gas tank,ill likely get new ones in a bit,any suggestions on what i should get....

Get tapered bars (1 1/8") and you won't have that problem :D

[Crazy lil punk]

I have the renthal 400ex bend, they sit alittle higher, i think they are good trail bars, makes my bike feel more beastly, lol, i also rolled my 400, thats why i switched.

[ProComp]

My 400ex seems to have a low rise bar on it and I'd like to go a little taller like the guy with the Renthals posted above. Can you go taller and have the thottle cable and brake cable still reach?

[400ex_rider13]

i bent my bars and stem, and this what i have now, Pro taper contour bars and houser stem , there awesome

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by ProComp
My 400ex seems to have a low rise bar on it and I'd like to go a little taller like the guy with the Renthals posted above. Can you go taller and have the thottle cable and brake cable still reach?


my tags are taller than stock, and i used the stock cables and everything...you should be fine as long as you don go more than like an inch taller than stock

[CaptainRedbeard]

Bent my stock bars and my stem. Got Renthal 7/8, stem, and grips for $150 shipped from www.motosport.com. Nice high bend that was easier to adapt to than I thought it would be.

[ida400ex]

has anyone tried the moose bars? i cant remember what they are called but they have no cross bar and taper to 1 1/8". they cost 65$ and i have been thing about getting them. aso, if i get a Cr high bend of them, will my stock cables reach and all of my stuff still fit properly?

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by ida400ex
has anyone tried the moose bars? i cant remember what they are called but they have no cross bar and taper to 1 1/8". they cost 65$ and i have been thing about getting them. aso, if i get a Cr high bend of them, will my stock cables reach and all of my stuff still fit properly?


that should be fine, and they are a pretty good bar too. the only thing is that you will need oversized mounts because the stock bars are 7/8"

[DF400ex]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
i got renthal bars with my quad when i bought it so i wouldnt know what the stock ones feel like but i see so many ppl with renthal bars so i say you get them for cheap buy them

I have a pair of renthal bars as well. They are much better than stock. My buddy has an all stock 04 400ex and his machine feels like a totally different quad because of his stock bars. IMO the stock bars are too narrow and low. While you're at it get some hand guards to.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by ida400ex
has anyone tried the moose bars? i cant remember what they are called but they have no cross bar and taper to 1 1/8". they cost 65$ and i have been thing about getting them. aso, if i get a Cr high bend of them, will my stock cables reach and all of my stuff still fit properly?

cr high bends are considerably lower than stock. heres my pro taper se cr high's to show how tall they are.

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by Pipeless416
cr high bends are considerably lower than stock. heres my pro taper se cr high's to show how tall they are.


yes they are, but if he gets the 1 1/8 inchers like he said, he will have to get larger clamps. usually a larger clamp will also be a taller clamp because that is how most companies make them.


just a warning, if you want taller bars with the CR high, make sure you get a taller stem or clamps

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by Pipeless416
cr high bends are considerably lower than stock. heres my pro taper se cr high's to show how tall they are.


BTW, that is a nice machine....very clean, looks well taken care of

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by krt400ex
BTW, that is a nice machine....very clean, looks well taken care of

thanks man. it looks clean because i never have the chance to get it dirty anymore lol:o garage queen...

[ProComp]

I had these cheapo MSR ATV bars already so I made them work. Much taller then stock. Seems more comfortable. Time will tell.

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by ProComp
I had these cheapo MSR ATV bars already so I made them work. Much taller then stock. Seems more comfortable. Time will tell.


i like them taller than stock. the only reason that i wish they were lower than stock is for wheelies. i feel more in control with a lower bend when i got the front end off the ground. it is probably because i am not leaning as far back with a lower bend...idk...