Alternate bars for '07 V-strom?

Scooter Junkie · 08-12-2012, 09:48 AM

Hi there! I have a Wee strom (the 650) and the stock bars are killing my wrists!!

They are raked backwards and make it very uncomfortable.

Anyone know where I might find some high quality straight bars that would mount up?

PeteN95 · 08-13-2012, 09:51 AM

They have tubular bars, so you can put any shape bars you want as long as they aren't way taller, which might require longer cables. I would go with tapered bars, as they are much stronger. You'll need adapters or new mounts for the 1 1/4" center size of the tapered bars, but they are pretty cheap. Here are some:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...ZED+BAR+MOUNTS

strangerin · 08-13-2012, 10:03 AM

U have to know what to ask for first, bars have dimensions: diameter, height, drawback, center bar etc.

If u like your present bars Except for the angle, I'd suggest a vice.

Scooter Junkie · 08-19-2012, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

They have tubular bars, so you can put any shape bars you want as long as they aren't way taller, which might require longer cables. I would go with tapered bars, as they are much stronger. You'll need adapters or new mounts for the 1 1/4" center size of the tapered bars, but they are pretty cheap. Here are some:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...ZED+BAR+MOUNTS

Thanks Pete!

bcj · 08-20-2012, 06:44 AM

The stock position of my bars made my wrists hurt too.
Loosened up the risers and rotated the bar down a little. That cured the problem.
It's something to try for free.

Just be sure not to turn them down so much you trap your fingers or dent the tank at full lock.

james1300 · 08-20-2012, 07:58 AM

Take a look at the ' Pro Taper 7/8 series'. I installed a' DRZ' bend and like them. Alot streighter the stock VStrom.


08-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#1
Scooter Junkie Endorsed Joined: Jul 2010 From: B-Ham, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: on the wings of love.	Alternate bars for '07 V-strom? Hi there! I have a Wee strom (the 650) and the stock bars are killing my wrists!! They are raked backwards and make it very uncomfortable. Anyone know where I might find some high quality straight bars that would mount up? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: fast, except on the road.	They have tubular bars, so you can put any shape bars you want as long as they aren't way taller, which might require longer cables. I would go with tapered bars, as they are much stronger. You'll need adapters or new mounts for the 1 1/4" center size of the tapered bars, but they are pretty cheap. Here are some: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...ZED+BAR+MOUNTS __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 10:03 AM	#3
strangerin Knee Dragger Joined: Jul 2005 From: spokane I Ride: other peoples when they let me, working on Honda VF750	U have to know what to ask for first, bars have dimensions: diameter, height, drawback, center bar etc. If u like your present bars Except for the angle, I'd suggest a vice. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-20-2012, 06:44 AM	#5
bcj Railer Joined: Jan 2008 From: teh rock	The stock position of my bars made my wrists hurt too. Loosened up the risers and rotated the bar down a little. That cured the problem. It's something to try for free. Just be sure not to turn them down so much you trap your fingers or dent the tank at full lock. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-20-2012, 07:58 AM	#6
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Take a look at the ' Pro Taper 7/8 series'. I installed a' DRZ' bend and like them. Alot streighter the stock VStrom. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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