Renthal Handlebars

[LazeR]

Are the 400ex renthal handle bars....basically the same as stock 400ex ones as far as bend and stuff wise...but they have the crossbar?

[RiPPiNiTuP7]

yep.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by RiPPiNiTuP7
yep. ;)

[RIDER11X]

Yes they are, and another similar option is the Pro Taper Pastrana FMX bend that is very similar in height with the fat bar adaptors, but it has a bit less sweep back, which is very nice in my opinion. I run those on my 400, and they are roll over tough!:p

[LazeR]

Mine were roll over tough, just not flip over backwards fall down a hill tough :) and it still didnt bend them to bad....but i want some new ones with the cross bar.i think it looks better anyway



aslo im so happy cause my steering stem is getting straightened today, i took it apart yesterday and it was pretty tweaked!

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by LazeR
Mine were roll over tough, just not flip over backwards fall down a hill tough :) and it still didnt bend them to bad....but i want some new ones with the cross bar.i think it looks better anyway
aslo im so happy cause my steering stem is getting straightened today, i took it apart yesterday and it was pretty tweaked!

:eek2: No you don't want to do that! Those stems are disposible units.............They are like $47.99 from Planet Honda, dirt cheap...........better than getting a nasty surprise from a crucial peice of stressed steel. They will crack very easily after a hard cold bend. Spend the money for your safety. :cool:

PS. I keep one around all the time as a spare!:D Just put one in after a roll over and fall down a hill tumble into a creek..........Pro taper bars were fine.................stem was tweaked.:blah:

[LazeR]

what is planet hondas website?

[ewalker302]

Originally posted by LazeR
Are the 400ex renthal handle bars....basically the same as stock 400ex ones as far as bend and stuff wise...but they have the crossbar?

My 400 came with Renthal Bars & they have too much taper for me to really be comfortable.

I'm large 6'4 44-48 chest, so for someone with a smaller frame they may work great.

I like the way they look though.

:bandit:

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by LazeR
what is planet hondas website?
Here is Service Honda, they are sometimes just a bit cheaper

http://www.servicehonda.com

[hondarider2006]

I ordered my stem from servicehonda about 2 weeks ago. Still not here, and it was about $48

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by hondarider2006
I ordered my stem from servicehonda about 2 weeks ago. Still not here, and it was about $48

I ALWAYS ask if it is in stock when ordering, if not, I go elsewhere. Many mailorder companies out there!;)

[RIDER11X]

Planet Honda:

http://www.planethondaracing.com/cgi-bin/hondaparts/results_parts_details?mv_session_id=wCanNAXX&mv_pc=131&se=pg_d_id%3d669%20and%20pg_my_id%3d49

[muff]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
I ALWAYS ask if it is in stock when ordering, if not, I go elsewhere. Many mailorder companies out there!;)

service honda doesn't stock any parts, but that allows them to have really cheap prices

renthal bars on a stock stem is a good setup

if you go back to the steering and suspension forum look under handlebar help and look at the pictures/info i posted there

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Yes they are, and another similar option is the Pro Taper Pastrana FMX bend that is very similar in height with the fat bar adaptors, but it has a bit less sweep back, which is very nice in my opinion. I run those on my 400, and they are roll over tough!:p

Here they are:
http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/rider11x/Web%20pics/Bars.jpg

[Steve-o 400EX]

I dont think my renthals are that close to stock, i felt a definate difference. I also like how strong they are, but i havnt rolled yet so i cant say i know that from personal experience. ;)

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Here they are:
http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/rider11x/Web%20pics/Bars.jpg


DAMN those bars seem a lil high to me what bend are they?

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
DAMN those bars seem a lil high to me what bend are they?
Pro Taper Pastrana FMX bend that is very similar in height with the fat bar adaptors, but it has a bit less sweep back, which is very nice in my opinion.

As posted on page #1

[400grl]

I had the Renthal ATV bend bars on my 440 - and they were pretty much identical to my stock bars. I also swapped out about 5 stock steering stems from rollovers, crashes, etc. The stock ones are pretty much disposable.

I am running a +2 1/2 RPM antivibe stem on my Shee right now, with Pro-Taper mid-hi bars - and WOW!!!!! I am spoiled now! The bars are a little wider than stock with not near as much sweep - this helps me with leverage, and makes turning WAY easier!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by 400grl
I had the Renthal ATV bend bars on my 440 - and they were pretty much identical to my stock bars. I also swapped out about 5 stock steering stems from rollovers, crashes, etc. The stock ones are pretty much disposable.

I am running a +2 1/2 RPM antivibe stem on my Shee right now, with Pro-Taper mid-hi bars - and WOW!!!!! I am spoiled now! The bars are a little wider than stock with not near as much sweep - this helps me with leverage, and makes turning WAY easier! WHOA:eek: +2 1/2 huh?? How tall are you Cory? I was just curious, I like my stem up higher too, I almost think I would like mine a little more than what I have now,but WAY better than stack was.. I felt too hunched over with my Renthals and stock stem........

[400grl]

Hey Tina!!!

Yeah - that is on my Shee. To get an anti-vibe clamp to fit on a Shee, you have to have it at least that high. That is why I went with the mid-hi Pro-taper dirtbike bars......basically with this set up it feels very close to the stock height bars.

When I get my 450R, I am going to do the same thing - a taller stem with lower bars - it will even out to about the stock height - or a tad higher depending on the bar bend! I'm almost 5'10", so I need a little higher bars - especially since I stand alot.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by 400grl
Hey Tina!!!

Yeah - that is on my Shee. To get an anti-vibe clamp to fit on a Shee, you have to have it at least that high. That is why I went with the mid-hi Pro-taper dirtbike bars......basically with this set up it feels very close to the stock height bars.

When I get my 450R, I am going to do the same thing - a taller stem with lower bars - it will even out to about the stock height - or a tad higher depending on the bar bend! I'm almost 5'10", so I need a little higher bars - especially since I stand alot. Yup, Im 5-10 as well I didnt notice how slumped over I was until I saw some pics one day on the MX and I couldnt believe how much a +1 made!!!!:)

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Yup, Im 5-10 as well I didnt notice how slumped over I was until I saw some pics one day on the MX and I couldnt believe how much a +1 made!!!!:)

Well I'm 6'2", and that is the reason I run the bar in the pic above. They are the tallest Pro Tapers available. I got to run a stock stem because it's too expensive replacing an aftermarket one 2-3 times a season.:eek: Yea, mine usually sees a fair amount of roll overs.:p
A cheaper route for tall riders is the Renthal 250R bend bars that are like 6" high. Great for tall riders!