Handlebar bend

[Scooter584]

Does anybody know what the stock handle bar bend is? What brand? Thanks

 

[snydes]

I recall being told bars are made by Neken. That’s all I got.

 

[rayivers]

Yes - the MXR bars are Neken model R00182 (817mm wide, 112mm rise, 70mm pullback).

 

[Philip]

 

[Oded]

This is the best forum!

 

[Scooter584]

Thank you! At work trying to order parts...thanks for looking. Ya great forum just picked one up July 4th!!
That seems like a tall bar by the numbers but they feel a little low

 

[rayivers]

That seems like a tall bar by the numbers but they feel a little low

Those specs are outer-edge-to-outer edge, so subtract 25mm for ctr-ctr.

The OEM bars are definitely too low for me. I just put on a set of Magura TX bars (higher/ more pullback/a bit narrower than OEM). They feel great in the garage, looking forward to the first ride.

 

[Scooter584]

I've got YZ's also. They both come with pro taper YZ bend and I actually like that bend, probably try that.
Might opt for a different one all together. Anyone else have bars they prefer?

 

[rayivers]

Here's the Magura bars (OEM behind, near wall):




It took a bit of searching to find "medium" bars like these. Most of the ones I saw were either very similar to the stockers, or ATV-style longhorns like I have on my Zero.

 

[Philip]

The stock bars seem fine to me, but if someone wants to try taller bars for cheap, here are the bar risers you can try. You probably will want the KTM version, although most of them are probably interchangeable.

Tusk Handlebar Risers

 

[rayivers]

Thanks for that link - I have similar ones on one of my Hondas. For me it was more about pullback and moving the grips rearward than height. I've been looking around online for 45° bolt-on risers (SW Motech's Barbacks look pretty good, if they have ones that fit).

 

[Philip]

For me it was more about pullback and moving the grips rearward than height.

What you probably need is a softer and wider seat, so that you can sit more forward.

 

[rayivers]

so that you can sit more forward

The Alta front end feels a bit heavy to me as-is, so moving farther back would work better for me (I did this on my Zero using big bars / tilted risers / taller seat, it made a big difference in my comfort level and a lighter-feeling front end). I measured the MXR's weight distribution this morning: 49% front, 51% rear (all my other bikes are 44/56 to 46/54).

 

[Kirk]

Yes - the MXR bars are Neken model R00182 (817mm wide, 112mm rise, 70mm pullback).

Is that 112 number height or rise? The website isnt clear. Thanks!

 

[rayivers]

Apparently the height is 112mm ('f1' in Neken diagram below):

 

[Player1]

I can't find the Neken stock replacement. Nothing with R00182 shows up. Can anyone please tell me the closest bend offered by Neken. It appears to be the Suzuki bend? Help!!

Suzuki bend is 814 wide, 112 rise, 76 pull back.

 

[wildman240]

I can't find the Neken stock replacement. Nothing with R00182 shows up. Can anyone please tell me the closest bend offered by Neken. It appears to be the Suzuki bend? Help!!

Suzuki bend is 814 wide, 112 rise, 76 pull back.

"RADICAL DESIGN" HANDLEBARS

Look at the bottom..."K-Bar".

 

[Player1]

Thanks... but those are different bars . Its the right number but those K-Bars are the ones with two parts, i.e. not smooth all the way across. I just don't get it.

 

[wildman240]

Thanks... but those are different bars . Its the right number but those K-Bars are the ones with two parts, i.e. not smooth all the way across. I just don't get it.

Strange. My MX has tapered bars, so I guess I'm not sure what you mean by "two parts". The center part (where it clamps to the triples) is larger diameter than the grip portions. And the length, height, and sweep all match the spec.

 

[Player1]

The K bars have the appearance of two different diameter bars joined together with a rubber seal joining them. Like Renthal Twinwalls. The stock bars have a smooth, uninterrupted taper.