What handlebars to use, kx250 front end, 1" risers

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What handlebars to use, kx250 front end, 1" risers

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Any suggestions on handlebars, 5'8" tall, kx250 front end, 1" risers. Thanks
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What handlebars to use, kx250 front end, 1" risers

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After spending an inordinate amount of time on the Protaper website studying the bar schematic chart and sitting on the bike with a tape measure :grin: , I run a set of Protaper SE Windham/RM Mids...

5'8" tall - KLX300 Fork Conversion - Forks raised in triples 1" w/ Tusk 15mm risers...
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I second the Windhams, second choice are Carmichaels, 3rd choice is YZ high bend.
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K50X200 wrote: I run a set of Protaper SE Windham/RM Mid...
Exact same bend I use; however, I think bar choice is very personal/unique and would never say "you'll like this bend because I do."
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G22inSC wrote: "I think bar choice is very personal/unique "
Yep! as I was writing my reply I was thinking this thread could start to look like one that's about 2T oil and mix ratios :lol:
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What handlebars to use, kx250 front end, 1" risers

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Thanks guys, ordered a set of Carmichael s
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