I had my first good wipeout on the raptor. Luckily I got away with only a bent handlebar and some road rash. I liked the feel of the stock bar, is there an aftermarket handlebar that has a similar feel as the stocker??

 

that sucks but at least your not hurt soo its all good [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I would suggest protapers if you could possibly go to a lower and slightly wider setup for your bars.
Because I ate $hit pretty good a while ago and it didn't even bend the bars it just bent and twisted the steering stem which is cheaper to replace anyway

 

Steering stem cheaper than new handlebars? I use MSR CR low bend, they are wider and lower than stock. They just barely touch the tank plastic at full turn but I like leaning forward more than sitting up. Steel bars are cheap and easy to replace if you bend them, I wouldn't want to move the damage into the steering stem and frame if I could sacrifice a $25 set of bars. If you really like the stock bars, check ebay, there is usually a set or two on there for cheap.

 

i have landed hard and mushroomed cheap handlebars before so as long as I keep the rubber side down they work perfect.

 

I have 2 stock handlebars for the Rappy. If your interested, PM me. Otherwise, Renthal Raptor Bends are pretty close to stock, but stronger. But like UBETRUN said, your taking the chance of moving the damage to your stem on a rollover.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Do the Renthal Raptor Bends come in just one size, color, ect. So if I'm looking for a set, there is no choice to be made?

 

Don't go with the cheap steele bars, they bend with just hard riding and no roll overs. I went with the TAG T-2 bars and Raptor bar mounts. They were about $200 for the whole deal, but I like the fat bars a lot.

 

I bought the protaper clamp and handlebars for $130 I have only had to change stem once after 3 various ways eating $hit all of which bike went all the way over. A steering stem is only $60 which I thought was minimal damage for a rollover.

 

I've got Fly Banshee bend alum. bars with Oury grips. Dramatic decrease in riding fatigue. Love the bend. Stock bars feel queer now. Only $35.