CL300CAPT 0 Posted March 11, 2013 I managed to mangle the stock bars on my DRZ 400 and need some new ones. What brand/style would you folks recommend? I know the stock bars are less thick than upgraded models, so how is that addressed for mounting to the triple clamp? What about the throttle, light switches and mirror mounts? Someone had mentioned bars with a lifetime warranty, know anything about that? Once I determine the brand, how do you chose the style, width, shape etc....? Where to purchase? Thanks in advance for the advice. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 11, 2013 If you upgrade to fat bars, you need adapters with longer screws that mount directly to you existing "bottom" bar clamp This will automatically make your bars higher. If you go TOO high your cables might not be long enough (I had to flip my throttle cables upside down to be long enough) Everything is pretty straight forward after that. PM me an email address and I'll send a sideways picture of my set up As for shape- everybody has their own preference- some like more bend, and I prefer a pretty flat bar, with an orangutan rise, and levers pointing to the ground. Hate to say it, but its mainly trial and error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suspenders 43 Posted March 11, 2013 Maybe you could drop your foot pegs about a foot giving you more room in the cockpit? Watch your feet though! Probably flat track well. sorry, just in a mood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 11, 2013 There are 2 widths of bars - standard (drz stock width) 7/8ths inch and oversize (fatbar) 1-1/8th inch. All your controls will fit either bar (the oversize actually tapers down to 7/8ths at the controls. If you have handguards, you will need a new bracket/adapter to clamp them onto the bar. When buying a set of handguards, make sure they fit standard or oversize bars (whichever you get). Decide if you like the current riding position and whether you want to raise your bars, push your bars forward or what. I recommend stopping by a shop and holding a few bars to get a feel for them. Standard Riser Tusk Fat Bar Adapter These move your bars up and forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 11, 2013 These move your bars up and forward Or up & back. I have something similar on my WeeStrom. Might be some helpful info at ProCycle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daijones 0 Posted March 11, 2013 If you want strong bars the best are probably renthal twinwalls, only available in 1 1/8 fat bar size and very rugged, lots of different bends and heights and I agree best way is to go to a dealers and see how they feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks to all. Great info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted March 13, 2013 Maybe you could drop your foot pegs about a foot giving you more room in the cockpit? Watch your feet though! Probably flat track well. sorry, just in a mood. Excuse my ignorance George, don't get the joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
