Hey guys, I just rolled my new 800XT on a nice size hill at Windrock this past weekend. Only a few scratches and a slightly bent right side handlebar. I am looking at aftermarket handlebars. What bars do you guys suggest, as I would like to stay as close as possible to the stock bend? Or, do you know the stock handlebar specs?

Thx...Vortex800XT

 

I am going to go with the tag x5's. I am not sure on what bend though but you could find the companys phone number and find out what bend you need.

 

get yourself some flexx bars it will make a huge difference for riding as they will flex when you ride and make it more confortable hence the reason they are called flexx bars

 

i have a buddy that has an 800 and he is 6'5 and we put a set of stock raptor bars on his and it made it more comfortable for him having the bars a bit higher.

 

Fasst Flexx bar

 

Sweeet, more pics please, more pics please!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

told ya go with the flexx bars I am gonna get a set for my 450r soon

 

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PaulB,
That is a very nice looking 800. I have the same onw except the XT verison. I am currently looking into an exhaust for mine. I was looking at the HMF Sport Util and the Big Gun EVO. I was not aware that we could use a Penland exhaust, I believe it is just an HMF. What model is that pipe and would you recommend it to a fellow 800 owner? What makes it better than the two I mentioned above?

Have you made any adjustments to your shocks\springs\etc...?

I love those Flexxbars but do not have the budget right now. I will have to some Renthals until the spring, then....Flexxbars here I come.
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Vortex800XT

 

The pipe is a HMF Penland , with the pipe filter and TFI the Bomb is faster from start to top than my 700 Raptor.
The shocks are set to hardest in front and soft on the rear , best setting for me.