2013 TE 449 Replacement Handlebars

[MFGamesta]

OK. I loaned my 2013 TE 449 to a friend who kind of high-sided it hard enough to ruin the left Acerbis Rally Pro X-strong and the handlebars. He's good for it so I'm making a laundry list of replacement parts.

The biggest issue is the handlebars. they're slightly bent and I'm replacing them. I've never replaced handlebars nor have I replaced the controls on handlebars so I don't know what exactly is needed.

Here are some questions I hope you can help me with.

What size bars do I need? I want to make sure the bars will install on existing mounting.

I prefer a taller bar from stock so I'm thinking about getting one of the taller bars like the Renthal Fat Bar or Pro Taper whatever. I just want to make sure the internal and external bar diameter will work with my existing stock controls.

Will I be able to re-use the throttle tube?

All other visible damage is to plastics which I can replace. I've never wrecked a bike like that so I'd like some help with other suggested areas to check. Bike seems to ride fine as I had to ride it out and home which consisted of a couple of miles of fire road and 20 miles of slab.

 

[Shovelhead85]

Are you sure they're bent? They have rubber mounts and could be just misaligned. (back in the day, steel handlebars were changed 2x's a season... I love modern aluminum 7/8" bars, which usually have a crossbar btw)

Your stock 1-1/8" bars are pretty standard, 32" width is consider normal (I like 30"). If you have bark busters, the Twin Walls might need a different mount. You'll need new grips more than likely (clutch side gets destroyed sometimes during removal; try carb cleaner if you wanna try to save it). Throttle tube: maybe, maybe not. Take your throttle off (easy) and check; a spare throttle tube in the garage could be a good thing though (<$15 usually).

A taller bar might be okay, but if you have hand guards... you might have mounting issues- minor to major.

It's a good time to service your headstock bearings too; remove the top triple clamp, gently drop the entire front end down about an inch or two, and clean, inspect and re-grease the bearings. Lift the front end back up with your toe while you re-install the triple clamp.

good luck.

 

[MFGamesta]

Thanks Shovelhead.

I'll check the alignment and I'll inspect/regrease the bearings since I'll be right there. That's the kind of info I was hoping to get.

Left grip is toast so I'm getting new grips.

If I do end up replacing bars, how do I select the correct fitting throttle tube? Like I said, I've never done this type of work and don't know how proprietary handlebar controls are. I know there are after-market throttle tubes I'd like to experiment with if I'm going to have to replace them I'd like to play with. You mentioned my stock bars are 1 -1/8". I assumed the Husky is all metric. Or are the bars different in that respect?

I'm a very capable mechanic so I'm not worried about doing my own work. I'm mostly worried about buying the wrong fitting parts for the project.

 

[shrubitup]

Thanks Shovelhead.

I'll check the alignment and I'll inspect/regrease the bearings since I'll be right there. That's the kind of info I was hoping to get.

Left grip is toast so I'm getting new grips.

If I do end up replacing bars, how do I select the correct fitting throttle tube? Like I said, I've never done this type of work and don't know how proprietary handlebar controls are. I know there are after-market throttle tubes I'd like to experiment with if I'm going to have to replace them I'd like to play with. You mentioned my stock bars are 1 -1/8". I assumed the Husky is all metric. Or are the bars different in that respect?

I'm a very capable mechanic so I'm not worried about doing my own work. I'm mostly worried about buying the wrong fitting parts for the project.

Yes, these are 1 - 1/8" bars AKA "fat bars" compared to the standard 7/8" bars. ANY fat bar will fit the OEM Husky bar mounts and throttle tube. The stock ones were Magura but Renthal Pro Taper Tag Metals etc all fit.