Pro taper bars for my cr250 question!
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Oversized bars are worth it.
If they want $50 for new clamps, don't buy them. Check out www.motosport.com and see what they sell them for. Or check on e-Bay since they're on there all the time for less money. I wouldn't pay more than $25 for them.
If they want $50 for new clamps, don't buy them. Check out www.motosport.com and see what they sell them for. Or check on e-Bay since they're on there all the time for less money. I wouldn't pay more than $25 for them.
Not, those are for mounting handguards on oversize bars.
There are adaptors, which use the exisitng bar mount to allow oversize bar for $25 or so, raises the bars about 3/4 of an inch. Not the preferred way to go. On bikes with rubber mounts, they move a LOT.
There are bar mounts as mentioned before that will be in the 40-50 range, these are the complete bar mount that connect directly to the top clamp. Well worth the difference.
MTK, I'd love to see some for $25?
There are adaptors, which use the exisitng bar mount to allow oversize bar for $25 or so, raises the bars about 3/4 of an inch. Not the preferred way to go. On bikes with rubber mounts, they move a LOT.
There are bar mounts as mentioned before that will be in the 40-50 range, these are the complete bar mount that connect directly to the top clamp. Well worth the difference.
MTK, I'd love to see some for $25?
Scabs? What, is this a union newsletter now?
As for taking a chance, I see no risk whatsoever. They're the same parts that other places are selling for $50.
Or are you claiming that the Renthal TwinWalls on e-Bay for $89.99 are somehow different from the ones at a Motosport Outlet for $110 or the local dealer for $140?
As for taking a chance, I see no risk whatsoever. They're the same parts that other places are selling for $50.
Or are you claiming that the Renthal TwinWalls on e-Bay for $89.99 are somehow different from the ones at a Motosport Outlet for $110 or the local dealer for $140?
I thought we were talking about bar mounts?
Twinwalls at motosportoutlet.com are 99.00, not 110.00.
Click: Twinwalls
Those $89 bars have free shipping? If not, how much is it? 'Bout $10 ? Same day shipping? Returns?
When it comes to buying stuff for my bike (pretty much anything actually), I'm always willing to spend a couple extra bucks to deal with a place I KNOW stocks, takes returns and will be there tomorrow. Example, brand new pair (2nd ride) of Thor pants from MSO, seam coming apart. No problem, they are being replaced, no hassle, shipping them at their cost.
And BTW, mso is NOT an advertiser or sponsor of this site.
Twinwalls at motosportoutlet.com are 99.00, not 110.00.
Click: Twinwalls
Those $89 bars have free shipping? If not, how much is it? 'Bout $10 ? Same day shipping? Returns?
When it comes to buying stuff for my bike (pretty much anything actually), I'm always willing to spend a couple extra bucks to deal with a place I KNOW stocks, takes returns and will be there tomorrow. Example, brand new pair (2nd ride) of Thor pants from MSO, seam coming apart. No problem, they are being replaced, no hassle, shipping them at their cost.
And BTW, mso is NOT an advertiser or sponsor of this site.
Okiewan said:
We were talking about bar mounts, when you posted the comment above.
MSO must have dropped the prices on TwinWalls because they were more than that before. They're one of my first choices if I'm retail shopping, but I also buy a good bit of stuff on e-Bay. Lots of dealers clear out stock that way and there are some good deals to be had. The cheaper I can get the stuff, the more stuff I can buy. ;)
oversize are generally stronger most riders will agree. but I have heard the 7/8 bars absorb vibration a little better than the oversize bars do, at least thats what I read about the renthals. I use the twinwalls, dumped the bike many many times, no bending, where I may have bought 4+ pairs of standard 7/8ths possibly. am I wrong or did MC ride 7/8ths way longer after other pros went oversized.?
transmission of vibration is relative to not just the diameter and thickness of the bars, but also the specific alloy used, and it's state of heat treatment. One must consider the resonant frequency of the whole assembly, and how it interacts with the acoustic signature of your bike (which is engine speed dependant).
Okiewan said:
When I find cheap sets on e-Bay, I buy them myself. As such, I won't be posting links. ;)
Yes, they're not all cheaper than MSO, but I'd also swear that MSO just lowered their prices on them. Besides, as with any shopping, you've got to do your homework.
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