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Where do i find them? I've found them at rocky mountain, but they aren't that cheap, the acerbis are only 10 bucks more.
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Looks like the price has gone up a bit since I bought mine. They are now $29.

http://www.rockymountainmc.com/typeDeta ... ebCatId=12
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oh ok, those are the same ones i found.

I think i'll go with acerbis when i get some mula.
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Don't buy Acerbis unless there is some reason behind the decision.

I never cared for the Acerbis quality. I would never buy another Acerbis set.

Cheap isn't a good deal...no matter HOW cheap it is.

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Cheap isn't a good deal...no matter HOW cheap it is.
what if it's FREE? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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In that case, it's worth every penny!!!

Well...as long as it doesn't take to long to put it in/on.

Like...why buy 'cheap' bearings when it takes a couple of hours to take the pieces apart, clean, prep, grease etc..the wear and tear involved in the apart-taking can shorten the life of expensive parts...

Yes. I realize it wasn't a serious question....... :wink:

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canyncarvr wrote:Don't buy Acerbis unless there is some reason behind the decision.

I never cared for the Acerbis quality. I would never buy another Acerbis set.

Cheap isn't a good deal...no matter HOW cheap it is.
i've used acerbis in the past and never had a problem :supz:
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I have FRP BARK BUSTERS...They are as tough as granite. Acerbis. NYKDXer is on his 3rd set....Ask him about them
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As far as handguards are concerned... nothin like OEM :lol:
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Another vote against the Acerbis ones. Maybe they have different models or sumpin, but the ones I got my kid were a total POS , the in-bar fittings were crap and had to be replaced numerous times, and as I recall you can't replace the plastic seperately. I liked the Tusk ones pretty well , like my Cycras really well.
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If you have used and like them (the POS crapper Acerbis junkers), you are more than welcome to them.

Who am I to judge? :hmm:


Well...someone that knows better...but I mean...besides that? :rolleyes:


Seriously...use what suits you.

Cycras are the E-ticket guards (does anyone know what that means? I mean...I don't think such a thing exists anymore..an 'E-ticket' that is).

This is true: There IS nothing like the OEM handguards. NOone makes ANYthing nearly as useless, ineffective or stupid as does KAW when it comes to the OEM 'handguards'. Well...that's not even what they ARE...more like 'brushguards'.

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canyncarvr wrote:This is true: There IS nothing like the OEM handguards. NOone makes ANYthing nearly as useless, ineffective or stupid as does KAW when it comes to the OEM 'handguards'. Well...that's not even what they ARE...more like 'brushguards'.
LOL, I'm sitting here with EE(Enduro Engineering) BB's and they've held up well. No complaints. A great replacement to the stock ice cream scoops.
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took a good fall today.

Bent handlebar, broke clutch perch.

Good enough reason to pick up some pro taper bars, bark busters, new clutch perch and a new set of front pads :supz:
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Sounds like a good one to me....
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That means your having fun :supz:
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Only fun when you're young. :roll:

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Post by cleoent »

Well i got the parts in. I was on vacation last week so i couldn't do anything with them. The second i got home i installed them...

Pro Tapers bars, Cr hi bend
Acerbis (sorry, i like them :) ) hand guards
MSR Clutch perch
New grips
New EBC front pads and new fluid

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Looks great! Have fun riding it!

Do you prefer it to your XR yet? :mrgreen:
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i think i do. I haven't ridden the xr since i got this thing :)
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