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[WHSimpson@webtv.net]

Can some of you that have changed to aftermarket bars give me an idea of what to use or not to use? I've seen the aluminum bars on Dual Star's web page. What about those? I'm looking for one close to the original dimensions, but stronger. Also, has everyone had good experiences dealing with Dual Star? The only reason I ask is because I've emailed them twice about 3 weeks ago to request more information about some of there products before place my order, and I still haven't received a response from them. Thanks in advance. Henry Simpson Jacksonville, Florida whsimpson@...

[Tengai650]

At 11:06 AM -0400 6/9/01, WHSimpson@... wrote:

> Can some of you that have changed to aftermarket bars give me an idea >of what to use or not to use? I've seen the aluminum bars on Dual >Star's web page. What about those? I'm looking for one close to the >original dimensions, but stronger.

I like the ole Moose Carbon Bars. They're just carbon steel and $15. They're not a strong as say $100 Renthals, but I'll destroy a set of Renthals before destroying 6 or 7 Moose bars, Mark B2 A2 A3

[jlyonamf_@excite.com]

Henry: I am using Renthal bars http://renthal.com and any very happy with their quality. Renthal makes about 50 or more handlebars just for Motocross/Enduro applications, so you should be able to find a bend that is similar to the stock bars. If you look around you can find some pretty good prices. For example at Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse http://www.accwhse.com most of the Renthal bars are in the 59 to 65 dollar range. Also check out the handlebar comparison at the Dual Sport News website: dualsportnews.com YMMV, John

> Can some of you that have changed to aftermarket bars give me an

idea

> of what to use or not to use? I've seen the aluminum bars on Dual > Star's web page. What about those? I'm looking for one close to

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> original dimensions, but stronger. > Also, has everyone had good experiences dealing with Dual Star?

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> only reason I ask is because I've emailed them twice about 3 weeks

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> to request more information about some of there products before

place my

> order, and I still haven't received a response from them. > Thanks in advance. > > Henry Simpson > Jacksonville, Florida > whsimpson@w...

[Greg Paul]

The review is not available at the DSN news page anymore. (( Greg in Dallas

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., jlyonamf_@e... wrote: > Henry: > > I am using Renthal bars http://renthal.com and any very happy with > their quality. Renthal makes about 50 or more handlebars just for > Motocross/Enduro applications, so you should be able to find a bend > that is similar to the stock bars. > > If you look around you can find some pretty good prices. For example > at Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse http://www.accwhse.com most of the > Renthal bars are in the 59 to 65 dollar range. > > Also check out the handlebar comparison at the Dual Sport News > website: dualsportnews.com > > YMMV, > John > > > Can some of you that have changed to aftermarket bars give me an > idea > > of what to use or not to use? I've seen the aluminum bars on Dual > > Star's web page. What about those? I'm looking for one close to > the > > original dimensions, but stronger. > > Also, has everyone had good experiences dealing with Dual Star? > The > > only reason I ask is because I've emailed them twice about 3 weeks > ago > > to request more information about some of there products before > place my > > order, and I still haven't received a response from them. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Henry Simpson > > Jacksonville, Florida > > whsimpson@w...

[jett@rimrockconsulting.com]

I put on a Renthal a while back and have been very happy with it. I got the Desert size, cause I wanted a little more width (about an inch, I think). It's solid and strong, and I think it looks much better (brushed silver finish) than stock. It was about $85 from Fred. I filled mine with a tube of silicone caulk and put on gel grips and it's helped reduce the vibrations a lot. I did have to drill a pilot hole in the bar to get the left grip assembly on, but some guys just grind the alignment peg off (there's a peg inside the front housing on the left assembly that fits in a hole in the stock bar). Start attaching the right grip and cable assemblies first. Jett

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., WHSimpson@w... wrote: > Can some of you that have changed to aftermarket bars give me an idea > of what to use or not to use? I've seen the aluminum bars on Dual > Star's web page. What about those? I'm looking for one close to the (snip)

[ATO137528@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/9/2001 10:30:35 AM Central Daylight Time, Tengai650@... writes:

> I like the ole Moose Carbon Bars. They're just carbon steel and $15. > They're not a strong as say $100 Renthals, but I'll destroy a set of > Renthals before destroying 6 or 7 Moose bars, > Mark > B2 > A2 >

What a timely post! I just got the word that my KLR had been hit in the parking garage and upon inspection, it appears that I will need some new grips and bars. One question about the Moose bars, what is the bend like? I like the bend and width of the stock bars, but would be interested in something a tad bit taller. Any thoughts? Lamar A14 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mark]

At 4:44 PM -0400 6/11/01, ATO137528@... wrote:

> >What a timely post! I just got the word that my KLR had been hit in the >parking garage and upon inspection, it appears that I will need some new >grips and bars. One question about the Moose bars, what is the bend like? I >like the bend and width of the stock bars, but would be interested in >something a tad bit taller. Any thoughts?

Man...I hate it when that happens (read my post about a month ago). Anyway, the Moose bar is similar to stock (same bend but about an inch narrower). I've seen it in the same rise and a 2" lower rise. I like the lower bars. They come with a free crossbar pad too! Mark B2 A2 A3

[Fred Hink]

Moose is a company that makes many different products for off road and dual sport bikes. Moose makes several types of handlebars, from the el cheapo steel bars to aluminum bars and the bulge type like Answer Pro Tapers. Most all of the bends that Moose makes are for dirt bikes and especially for MX type bikes. The closest bend to the KLR would be the KX bend but this bar is still much lower, flatter and has less pull-back than the KLR. The Renthal Desert Vintage or XR bend has more pull-back and is higher than the MX type bars. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: ATO137528@... To: Tengai650@... Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Handlebar Recommendations? In a message dated 6/9/2001 10:30:35 AM Central Daylight Time, Tengai650@... writes: > I like the ole Moose Carbon Bars. They're just carbon steel and $15. > They're not a strong as say $100 Renthals, but I'll destroy a set of > Renthals before destroying 6 or 7 Moose bars, > Mark > B2 > A2 > What a timely post! I just got the word that my KLR had been hit in the parking garage and upon inspection, it appears that I will need some new grips and bars. One question about the Moose bars, what is the bend like? I like the bend and width of the stock bars, but would be interested in something a tad bit taller. Any thoughts? Lamar A14 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: http://www.dualsportnews.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Swede]

Rumor has it that Renthal discontinued the Vintage Deserts. Is this true? I have a set on now and love the sh** out of them. I know K&N quit making bars, I used to have the ISDE steel bars, liked them also, but got the Renthals after not finding the K&Ns. "Swede"

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Fred Hink" wrote: > Moose is a company that makes many different products for off road and dual sport bikes. > The Renthal Desert Vintage or XR bend has more pull-back and is higher than the MX type bars. > > Fred > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

[Fred Hink]

Renthal did have a fire last year that burned up some of their production facilities in England but I haven't heard that the Desert Vintage bend handlebars are not available. I have ordered and received these bars recently. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Swede To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 8:19 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Handlebar Recommendations? Rumor has it that Renthal discontinued the Vintage Deserts. Is this true? I have a set on now and love the sh** out of them. I know K&N quit making bars, I used to have the ISDE steel bars, liked them also, but got the Renthals after not finding the K&Ns. "Swede" --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Fred Hink" wrote: > Moose is a company that makes many different products for off road and dual sport bikes. > The Renthal Desert Vintage or XR bend has more pull-back and is higher than the MX type bars. > > Fred > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: http://www.dualsportnews.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]