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    Oversize "fat" bars

    What are the advantages to these bars?

    And what do I need to install them? I know I need oversize bar clamps but what else? ( I was concerned about the clamp that holds on the front master cylinder being too small with fat bars.)
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    They are stronger imho, dont bend as easy. They get smaller near the mounting areas so mounting whatever is not a problem. You only need oversize clamps to mount them.

    I had a set and disliked them b/c the bar bend was to straight for me.
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    Originally posted by CJM
    They are stronger imho, dont bend as easy. They get smaller near the mounting areas so mounting whatever is not a problem. You only need oversize clamps to mount them.

    I had a set and disliked them b/c the bar bend was to straight for me.
    Cool, I may invest in some.
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    ive heard they can cause your stem to bend on bad roll over due to the bars not bending instead..personally i'd replace bars over a new steering stem but this is just somthing i heard on here.
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