Roll your handlebars forward!

[Philip]

If you think the stock Stark handlebars have a weird bend, or should be moved forward, then try rolling them forward.

I parked my Altas next to the Stark, and it struck me that the stock Stark handlebar ends were pointing down and were swept too far back. But this weird bend becomes normal if you do not align the handlebar parallel to the fork leg but install it more vertically by rolling it forward. I have a pair of stock KTM handlebars, and I verified this theory by holding these handlebars right next to the Stark handlebar at different angles. These bars should be rolled forward!

Take the phone out and loosen the four T45 torx bolts underneath it. I found a normal-looking handlebar position when it is rolled forward to align the +1 mark on the handlebar with the center mark on the handlebar clamps.

I haven't ridden the bike yet, it is too hot in Arizona, but maybe I will try in a few days.

It takes less than a minute to try, it is simpler than on a gas bike. Let me know how you like it.

 

[FreedomFlyer]

Tried it today and liked it.
Thanks

 

[Philip]

I tested the new rolled forward angle of the bars at Pala yesterday. Super comfortable! The bars and the wing seat, my first session was about 25 minutes long, I had such a good flow I did not want to stop!

 

[MadpdXabbott]

I agree Zero is not the answer, I moved to +1 then back to the middle mark, and back to +1 today. Find your Happy place.

 

[NorCal_Hoss]

I swapped the stock bars this morning for 994 high bar, the notches on the bar are hidden from the phone mount and that circle piece of plastic, I had to loosen the bolts and look under the clamp to see where I was with the lines but still a weird design. I rode it around a bit I keep thinking its off a mm or 2. I guess I could notch the bars next time I pull them off.

 

[AL_V]

If you think the stock Stark handlebars have a weird bend, or should be moved forward, then try rolling them forward.

I parked my Altas next to the Stark, and it struck me that the stock Stark handlebar ends are pointing down and are swept too far back. But this weird bend becomes normal if you do not align the handlebar parallel to the fork leg but install it more vertically by rolling it forward. I have a pair of stock KTM handlebars, and I verified this theory by holding these handlebars right next to the Stark handlebar at different angles. These bars should be rolled forward!

Take the phone out and loosen the four T45 torx bolts underneath it. I found a normal-looking handlebar position when it is rolled forward to align the +1 mark on the handlebar with the center mark on the handlebar clamps.

I haven't ridden the bike yet, it is too hot in Arizona, but maybe I will try in a few days.

It takes less than a minute to try, it is simpler than on a gas bike. Let me know how you like it.

I finally got around to checking this since my Varg felt fine since I set it up, and I found that I already had my bars at +1.5, works for me!

 

[dustinhorton]

Wish I’d read this before ordering new bars, but I did before installing them. Huge improvement.

Think I’m about +1.25, and no longer feel the desire to swap them—thanks for the tip.