Tall Riders

[CJ400EX]

Has anyone raised there handle bars up an inch or so. The handle bars just seem to sit to low for me?


I am thinking about getting a longer stering stem.

I am 6'2" tall .

[Cole Trane]

Yep, you can get a +1 inch steering stem and some high rise bars, should bring it up about 2 1/2 - 3 inches.

[crap-banshee32]

yea..im 6'2" also and i find myself bending over alot...

im gunna get a +1" stem and some new bars,
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Nick

[CJ400EX]

I have 2 1-1/2" risers on my handle bar clamps that I got off e-bay. Really nice, but my brake cable, throttle cable, & clutch cable are tight. What a difference, however I flipped my bike & there went my stering stem. Does Renthal have high rise bars?

[CJ400EX]

I am also 6'2" and I run a stock stem w/ Pro Taper Pastrana FMX bend bars. With clamps they are about the same height as stock, but a way flatter bend! Works very well!


I like that!

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by CJ400EX
I like that!

I got mine from Rockymountainatv.com with Tusk bar adaptors to fit the bulge bars for $40 + the bars and Pad.:cool:

[CJ400EX]

Thank's for the info

[y2k400ex]

I extended my stock stem 1.5 in. it helps out allot

[CJ400EX]

How did you extend your steering stem. Did you cut it and add a collar then weld it back together

Does your front brake cable fit tight?

Do you still have the stock swing arm?

With my height & weight my front end likes to come up in the air. (alot)
I really do not want to lengthen it to long because I will loose turning radius.

[y2k400ex]

I took a 8 in piece of stainless steel, bored on a lathe it to slide over the stock stem, then I scribed a straight line on the stock stem then cut it in two, scibe a straight line on the extention, then slide it all together and match the line up and weld it.

I've been running mine for over a year now no problems all. as for the cables everythign is long enough.the turning radius will not change, on some after market stems it will though. I keeps your back straighter when you stand up, you have allot more control in the woops :D

[CJ400EX]

I raised my an 1 1/2" and my cables get tight when I turn. I have Renthals for a 400ex.
I am going to change over to Pro Tapers.

if i want my bars taller could i jsut slip a couple of spacers where the clamps bolt to the stem? i was thinkin bout that the other day.

i heard this was a trick setup...i am changing over to pro tapers with a +1 stem...when i get it ill make a post and inform you all

[CJ400EX]

if i want my bars taller could i jsut slip a couple of spacers where the clamps bolt to the stem? i was thinkin bout that the other day.

I would do that to see what height you want.


i heard this was a trick setup...i am changing over to pro tapers with a +1 stem...when i get it ill make a post and inform you all

I will be looking forward to it.



I got mine from Rockymountainatv.com with Tusk bar adaptors to fit the bulge bars for $40 + the bars and Pad.

I can not find that kit on Rocky Moutain. I found the Trail Tech kit with Tag T2 with CR double Hi Bend. That should bring me 1/2" above stock. I think???

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by CJ400EX
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I can not find that kit on Rocky Moutain. I found the Trail Tech kit with Tag T2 with CR double Hi Bend. That should bring me 1/2" above stock. I think???

It's not a kit. All seperate.

Use the measurement from the Renthal 400ex bend bars to make your comparisons, and do the math. Adaptor clamps are .750 higher too.:cool:

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by y2k400ex
I took a 8 in piece of stainless steel, bored on a lathe it to slide over the stock stem, then I scribed a straight line on the stock stem then cut it in two, scibe a straight line on the extention, then slide it all together and match the line up and weld it.

I've been running mine for over a year now no problems all. as for the cables everythign is long enough.the turning radius will not change, on some after market stems it will though. I keeps your back straighter when you stand up, you have allot more control in the woops :D
Nice idea, but I bend mine too often to go though all of that!:p I keep one on stock at all times!:eek:

[hondarider2006]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Nice idea, but I bend mine too often to go though all of that!:p I keep one on stock at all times!:eek:

hey that looks familiar:rolleyes:














:p

[y2k400ex]

A new stock stem is only $45 from service honda

[CJ400EX]

I just bent mine this last weekend. Need a new stem.

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Nice idea, but I bend mine too often to go though all of that!:p I keep one on stock at all times!:eek:

I bent my stem so many times I finally broke down and got an Arens stem. It's +1 with vibe damper and it's sooooo much nicer to ride with... and so far it hasn't bent! <knock on wood> And that's including a crash that left me with a metal plate in my shoulder...

[hondarider2006]

Originally posted by y2k400ex
A new stock stem is only $45 from service honda

that would be awsome for me...except the fact that they don't ship to Alaska. on there site it didn't say anything about that, and after waiting a month I called them, to find out that "I am out of area to call this number" so I gave C&D racing a call and they got one to me no problem;)