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Woods rider/racers you guys still use cut down bars?

robertaccio

robertaccio

Husqvarna
Pro Class
Just curious, we used to install KX80 bars onto our KDX200s back in the mid 80s. My 310 has LR cut down flexxbars on it, and I just left them as is. Dont need much leverage to turn the x-lite chassis so the tight bars are fine.
 
I just cut the bars down on my 125 yesterday after putting it off way too long. Every time I got into the tight stuff I was cussing and clipping trees. They were full width plus handguards, I took 3/4" off each side.

Later,
 
jmetteer said:
I just cut the bars down on my 125 yesterday after putting it off way too long. Every time I got into the tight stuff I was cussing and clipping trees. They were full width plus handguards, I took 3/4" off each side.

Later,
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yours and Blakes 125 always feel wide at the bars with the stock stuff so I'm guessing my Trailtech woods bars are narrower stock. BTW you missed a fun rain ride Saturday.
 
I dont like the feel of narrow bars, so no cutting here. I'd rather clip a tree 1% of the time than deal with a goofy feeling bike 100% of the time.
 
I cut 3/4" off on each side of mine for the tight sections we ride in South Jersey.... The bike really handles well so I don't even miss the wider bars...
 
I measured mine the other day because they feel so wide. They're not, but I'll probably hack off a 1/2" per side.
 
I ALWAYS cut my bars down to 28.5 inches, But some of it is dictated by what state you are from and what you consider tight woods. Iv'e tried to run slightly wider bars, but I'm not really a smooth rider, I'm a little out of control and on the edge. The 28.5 seems to work well for me. I went 29 with my new bike just because it has a lot more power and is heavier then my last bike.
 
I used to cut mine, but now prefer regular length. We ride some pretty tight stuff where sometimes your bars will barely fit or you have to turn them to get through. I feel with the longer length I have better leverage and my arms stay in position better even at the expense of shaving bark off the occasional tree.
 
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