Handlebars and upper steering post?

White Rad · Nov 7, 2012

Time to replace my handlebars...stock ones bend every time i pull on them and i can only straighten them so many times. So anyone replaced just the bars? Looked at the RSI, fly racing, skinz for a 7/8in bar but not seeing any that stand out. Also my upper steering post is so loose its scary, and its not the adjustable height bushing its slop where the bottom of the post attaches through the chassis. Anyone try the Z-bros -1 upper post? Or know a way to get 1-1/8in clamps without a riser so I have more options for a tapered bar? C'mon on I know BCIL has something slick!

CatRpillar · Nov 7, 2012

Fwiw I run a ProTaper SE with cross brace.

JustBoostIt · Nov 7, 2012

I welded attachment blocks for a Fabcraft mountain bar to a Fly Fatbar. Used a set of RSI 2" risers so I ended up with about 2" higher than stock because of the bar rise. No bending those bars, probably break ribs instead lol.

backcountryislife · Nov 8, 2012

I like whatever bars feel good in your hands! I've hopped on other people's bikes & sleds and hated the feel... I just get the sweep that works for my broken azz wrists.

The adapter made by Zbros that is on the BDX sled will let you run your own riser so that you don't have to run the stock flat bar which opens up WAY more options in that department.

I'm still working on them to sell me just that part. Right now they're wanting to sell the whole post so that people can correct their steering, but on 13's or for someone with the BDX spindle, you don't really need the whole thing, and the unit that just clamps on top will be a nice affordable way to get folks a T top without a lot of hassle.

chuff26 · Nov 8, 2012

Here's what I did to mine for the slop issue. Used a stock clamp/bushing like is on the lower post, and used a bit of galvanized electrical conduit to get the shaft from 1 1/8 to 1 1/4.

There's absolutely zero slop, and works pretty good. The conduit I cut in half to "wrap" the post it can't fall out or anything, and bolted the clamp to a bit of aluminum angle that's bolted down.

I'd get a better pic but the sled's at the dealer getting updates done, but you get the idea.

k.p · Jan 21, 2013

chuff26 said:
Here's what I did to mine for the slop issue. Used a stock clamp/bushing like is on the lower post, and used a bit of galvanized electrical conduit to get the shaft from 1 1/8 to 1 1/4.

There's absolutely zero slop, and works pretty good. The conduit I cut in half to "wrap" the post it can't fall out or anything, and bolted the clamp to a bit of aluminum angle that's bolted down.

I'd get a better pic but the sled's at the dealer getting updates done, but you get the idea.

Is that a new upper steering post? Where did you get one with t-top included?

backcountryislife · Jan 21, 2013

k.p said:
Is that a new upper steering post? Where did you get one with t-top included?

Zbros makes one.

Dam Dave · Jan 21, 2013

Per BCL:wave:..................Z bros telescopic delete pivoting post and Fly adjustable riser ......this was after the stock fixed bars tried to amputate my leg...............:face-icon-small-dis

backcountryislife · Jan 21, 2013

You pretty happy with the setup Dave?

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Dam Dave · Jan 22, 2013

only had it out for a trail ride, my leg is still an issue.......getting old suck, takes forever to heal:face-icon-small-fro

fast8seccamaro · Jan 22, 2013

Dam Dave said:
Per BCL:wave:..................Z bros telescopic delete pivoting post and Fly adjustable riser ......this was after the stock fixed bars tried to amputate my leg...............:face-icon-small-dis

I just did the same thing but RSI risers and I changed the upper post bushing! I think I like this setup but will know with some more miles!

mountain_tamer · Sep 3, 2014

camaro, what size of risers did you go with on this setup? how tall are you?

Vertical-Extreme · Sep 3, 2014

I did the Zbroz telescope delete mounted as low as possible, a 2 inch rox riser mounted at 10 deg forward and a set of powerhouse customs bars with a very slijght sweep. this way I keep the cat "style" steering and my actual hand position is about 2 inches lower and 2 inches farther forward than stock.
love it. I will snap a pic tomorrow, my phones dead now

richardderkevorkian · Sep 15, 2014

Here's what I did. I used a cat hcr t top that I cut in half and double walled then a fly adjustable riser, the bigger post bushings, cheetah factory racing bars, rsi throttle block and relocated the handle bar warmer switches

Snowedunder · Sep 15, 2014

Bars

Thinking of doing the same set up. What grips will you be using.

richardderkevorkian · Sep 15, 2014

Snowedunder said:
Thinking of doing the same set up. What grips will you be using.

Probably just some rsi grips. Still waiting on my new handle bar warmers to show up and I'll be done.

backcountryislife · Sep 16, 2014

richardderkevorkian said:
Here's what I did. I used a cat hcr t top that I cut in half and double walled then a fly adjustable riser, the bigger post bushings, cheetah factory racing bars, rsi throttle block and relocated the handle bar warmer switches

Hey Shaq, how tall are you? ( I think those bars would be at neck level for me... I'm a "little person"!!)

richardderkevorkian · Sep 16, 2014

6' they are set to where I have a slight bend in my elbow while standing straight up. That's a 4" adjustable riser that's set at probably 2 1/2 to 3" high.

mountain_tamer · Sep 17, 2014

How is everyone liking the adjustable riser from Rox?(Fly). Are they holding up and not coming loose?

Or should a guy just get a set of fixed risers?

I kind of like the idea of being able to adjust them to get the perfect height for my sled.

Thanks in advance for the input

richardderkevorkian · Sep 17, 2014

mountain_tamer said:
How is everyone liking the adjustable riser from Rox?(Fly). Are they holding up and not coming loose?

Or should a guy just get a set of fixed risers?

I kind of like the idea of being able to adjust them to get the perfect height for my sled.

Thanks in advance for the input

No issue's I like it. Stays tight and there's zero slop

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