Dirtbike bars on a streetbike - Stunt Discussion Polls Forum

Mellen_MPZ · 08-25-2003, 12:21 AM

I just put them on my 1000 and I wish I would have done it a year ago....they are awesome. I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about rockin MX bars on a streebike.
Mellen

DSOG Thomas · 08-25-2003, 12:27 AM

Mellen_MPZ · 08-25-2003, 12:29 AM

I shoulda known DSOG!!!!

Dano · 08-25-2003, 12:36 AM

is it a fairly easy mod? how do they do for street riding?

bler · 08-25-2003, 01:00 AM

yah, you need a new triple... I just saw kyle's vid, and he has em..

where do you get them ? do you find dirtbike triples to fit your forks, or find streetbike triples that take dirtbike h.bars(like the sv650's triple)?

as far as handling, it will change your riding position.. so yes, the bike will handle DIFFERENT..

Mellen_MPZ · 08-25-2003, 01:18 AM

Its like a whole different bike....but its awesome. I have been having so much fun riding th elast couple days on them. There are 2 ways you can mount them......some bikes you can get away with just drilling holes through your triple clamp....thats how Gorka and Tony_MPZ have them.....I'm not sure if you can do it on a 1000......Mark and I both bought new triple clamps for them through www.SPIEGLER.com

Tony D · 08-25-2003, 02:48 AM

Streetfighters are whats up!!!! Its cool now cause everyone is doin it but everyone gave me hell when I first put em on...

*nags* · 08-25-2003, 02:55 AM

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Originally posted by Ant MIST
Streetfighters are whats up!!!! Its cool now cause everyone is doin it but everyone gave me hell when I first put em on...

people still talk so much shit about them....

I think they look and feel pimp

DSOG ED · 08-25-2003, 03:04 AM

i think if you like them keep them on

but if you ask me, it dont look good

Darius · 08-25-2003, 03:50 AM

What advantages do they give you?? Maybe more leverage for long stoppies but people are going 1000 feet with stock bars, I couldnt see them helping wheelie's, how do they help overall?

MikeM · 08-25-2003, 10:12 AM

There are alot of benefits to them. First, Since theyre higher up, it makes you lean back further, which affectively lowers the balance point, which gives you a little more room to not hit your tail. Second, since theyre wide your arms form a triangle instead of a rectangle. The bike responds better to lateral bar movement that way. Third, theyre much more durable then clip ons. You have to really try to bend them. Fourth, theyre definitely more comfortable. Theres no point in riding around hunched over all the time if your not in a race.

MikeM · 08-25-2003, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by CBOdmi
not feelin em at all, maybe someday ill change but for now, nope Im not feelin em...it changes ur style u know ur outlook, the way people perceive u as a rider

Dont worry about your image, dont worry about the people. Spectators (non stunters) dont care what kind of bars you got. They probably wont know the difference anyway. The only people that will even notice are other stunters. And stunters dont care how you look, as long as your out there doin it.

Mellen_MPZ · 08-25-2003, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by Darius
What advantages do they give you?? Maybe more leverage for long stoppies but people are going 1000 feet with stock bars, I couldnt see them helping wheelie's, how do they help overall?

Well I've only had them on for 2 days so I havent done anything new yet (well....I can turn a 12....but not circle by any means). But overall they just make everything easier. There is so much leverage now for everything. Coasting is easier....12's are easier. Its just "different" in a good way.

DetroitStyle · 08-25-2003, 12:58 PM

Personally... I don't mind either way. I like the streetfighter look, and I like the stock look.

But I gotta give more props to the guys doing it with the stock setup, because I know it's harder.

NickMIST · 08-25-2003, 01:12 PM

for all the people out there that say it is easier or cheating your wrong...when you do mx bars it is a totally different bike, its like starting all over again....but dont get me wrong, when you do get used to it, its much more comfortable......why do you think all the europeans use it.....all pro americans will have it soon.....

Jay Carnes · 08-25-2003, 02:11 PM

i have a spare upper tripple. I want to mount a set of bars on it & try it out. If i dont like it, go back to clip ons. Shit, bars are easeir & cheaper to replace than F'n clip ons.

worth a shot.

DetroitStyle · 08-25-2003, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by 1000ceecee
Shit, bars are easeir & cheaper to replace than F'n clip ons.

Good point.

DetroitStyle · 08-25-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by NickMIST
for all the people out there that say it is easier or cheating your wrong...when you do mx bars it is a totally different bike, its like starting all over again....but dont get me wrong, when you do get used to it, its much more comfortable......why do you think all the europeans use it.....all pro americans will have it soon.....

If it's not easier... then why is everybody doing it or going to be doing it? Is everybody switching to a more difficult setup?

Your logic.... it DOES NOT MAKE SENSE MAN!

Mark_MPZ · 08-25-2003, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by DetroitStyle
If it's not easier... then why is everybody doing it or going to be doing it? Is everybody switching to a more difficult setup?

Your logic.... it DOES NOT MAKE SENSE MAN!

it makes perfect sense.......bars give you better FEEL for what the bike is doing and therefore gives you more precise control when it comes to the most technical of tricks........doesn't make the technical tricks any EASIER, just gives you the ABILITY to take that next step.
Think of it like this, guys who lighten and tune their bikes for racing aren't cheating right?!?! because you can hand me the fastest race bike there is and I'll still lose every race because I don't have the skill, but once you have the skills locked, you then become limited by the bike........modifying the bike then gives you the ability to take that next step......not to mention IT'S FUN!! make sense now??!?!?

DSOG Thomas · 08-25-2003, 06:15 PM

moving my clip ons out helped a lot, and relieved stress on my wrists

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08-25-2003, 12:21 AM	#1
Mellen_MPZ Pimp/Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Potomac Falls Age: 32 Bike: KTM576sx, CR500, raptor, XR-50 Gender: Male Posts: 1,254	Dirtbike bars on a streetbike I just put them on my 1000 and I wish I would have done it a year ago....they are awesome. I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about rockin MX bars on a streebike. Mellen __________________ Mellen [email]jeff@motopsychoz.com[/email] [url]www.motopsychoz.com[/url] [url]www.fastlanecycles.com[/url]

08-25-2003, 12:27 AM	#2
DSOG Thomas Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wherever the $$$ is Age: Bike: half as many as kane Gender: Male Posts: 5,858	__________________ --Stuntride Magazine and Calendar-- www.stuntridemag.com --Forums-- www.stuntride.com

08-25-2003, 12:29 AM	#3
Mellen_MPZ Pimp/Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Potomac Falls Age: 32 Bike: KTM576sx, CR500, raptor, XR-50 Gender: Male Posts: 1,254	whatever! I shoulda known DSOG!!!! __________________ Mellen [email]jeff@motopsychoz.com[/email] [url]www.motopsychoz.com[/url] [url]www.fastlanecycles.com[/url]

08-25-2003, 12:36 AM	#4
Dano It Ain't Easy Bein Cheesy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal Age: 26 Bike: common one Gender: Male Posts: 2,337	is it a fairly easy mod? how do they do for street riding? __________________ MXDcages.com AAstunters.com FelonyFreestyle.com

08-25-2003, 01:00 AM	#5
bler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alamo, CA Age: 27 Bike: none Gender: Male Posts: 333	yah, you need a new triple... I just saw kyle's vid, and he has em.. where do you get them ? do you find dirtbike triples to fit your forks, or find streetbike triples that take dirtbike h.bars(like the sv650's triple)? as far as handling, it will change your riding position.. so yes, the bike will handle DIFFERENT.. __________________ 'maybe this world is another planet's hell' -Aldous Huxley

08-25-2003, 01:18 AM	#6
Mellen_MPZ Pimp/Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Potomac Falls Age: 32 Bike: KTM576sx, CR500, raptor, XR-50 Gender: Male Posts: 1,254	feel Its like a whole different bike....but its awesome. I have been having so much fun riding th elast couple days on them. There are 2 ways you can mount them......some bikes you can get away with just drilling holes through your triple clamp....thats how Gorka and Tony_MPZ have them.....I'm not sure if you can do it on a 1000......Mark and I both bought new triple clamps for them through www.SPIEGLER.com __________________ Mellen [email]jeff@motopsychoz.com[/email] [url]www.motopsychoz.com[/url] [url]www.fastlanecycles.com[/url]

08-25-2003, 02:48 AM	#7
Tony D FREESTYLE ARTIST Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ/NY/CA Age: 30 Bike: 05 636, 99 zx7,02 cr250 Gender: Male Posts: 1,094	Streetfighters are whats up!!!! Its cool now cause everyone is doin it but everyone gave me hell when I first put em on... __________________ contact anthony@tonydfreestyle.com www.tonydfreestyle.com myspace.com/tonydfreestyle

08-25-2003, 03:04 AM	#9
DSOG ED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CHARLESTON S.C Age: Bike: GSXR 750 Gender: Posts: 1,185	i think if you like them keep them on but if you ask me, it dont look good __________________ www.outonparole.com www.signwerx.net

08-25-2003, 03:50 AM	#10
Darius SERVIN IT UP Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Age: 34 Bike: 1000hp Gender: Male Posts: 4,123	What advantages do they give you?? Maybe more leverage for long stoppies but people are going 1000 feet with stock bars, I couldnt see them helping wheelie's, how do they help overall? __________________ Splittin Wigs Since 2000! www.myspace.com/darius240z www.alpinestars.com www.hellbentmotorcycles.com www.aeccycles.com www.servinitup.com www.colorzonedesigns.com www.superstreetbike.com www.gprstabilizers.com www.fullthrottleinc.net www.chumpindustries.com www.freestyleingenuity.com www.stickstickbangbang.com

08-25-2003, 10:12 AM	#11
MikeM Free!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: LI, NY and I drive in Australia Age: 31 Bike: 2010 Mack Titan Gender: Male Posts: 55,326	There are alot of benefits to them. First, Since theyre higher up, it makes you lean back further, which affectively lowers the balance point, which gives you a little more room to not hit your tail. Second, since theyre wide your arms form a triangle instead of a rectangle. The bike responds better to lateral bar movement that way. Third, theyre much more durable then clip ons. You have to really try to bend them. Fourth, theyre definitely more comfortable. Theres no point in riding around hunched over all the time if your not in a race. __________________ Fuckin SKANKS!!

08-25-2003, 12:58 PM	#14
DetroitStyle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Detroit Rock City Age: 33 Bike: 2001 GSXR-1000, 2003 CBR600RR Gender: Male Posts: 2,899	Personally... I don't mind either way. I like the streetfighter look, and I like the stock look. But I gotta give more props to the guys doing it with the stock setup, because I know it's harder.

08-25-2003, 01:12 PM	#15
NickMIST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: jerzee Age: 22 Bike: 02 f4i Gender: Posts: 239	for all the people out there that say it is easier or cheating your wrong...when you do mx bars it is a totally different bike, its like starting all over again....but dont get me wrong, when you do get used to it, its much more comfortable......why do you think all the europeans use it.....all pro americans will have it soon.....

08-25-2003, 02:11 PM	#16
Jay Carnes I Have Too Much Free Time Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Diddleboro , MA Age: 29 Bike: 07 Gixxer 1k, 01 F4i, 05 KLX110, 05 CRF "88" Gender: Male Posts: 12,706	i have a spare upper tripple. I want to mount a set of bars on it & try it out. If i dont like it, go back to clip ons. Shit, bars are easeir & cheaper to replace than F'n clip ons. worth a shot. __________________ $5.00 a month & all i get is this crappy signature.

08-25-2003, 06:15 PM	#20
DSOG Thomas Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: wherever the $$$ is Age: Bike: half as many as kane Gender: Male Posts: 5,858	moving my clip ons out helped a lot, and relieved stress on my wrists __________________ --Stuntride Magazine and Calendar-- www.stuntridemag.com --Forums-- www.stuntride.com