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Just curious what others are using for 1 1/8 bars. I want a new set of bars as my 7/8 Renthals are about 10 years old and bent.

Has anyone gone with a new top clamp?

I bought the "MOOSE" Flex Bars-Mini Version. By Mini, I mean the bars are approx. 30 inches Wide & Sweep Back. I bought the 1 1/8 Bar Mount Conversion Kit. It bolts in to your existing bar mounts & raises the bar height upwards approx. 7/8 - 1 inch.

Were those bar mounts Moose as well? How do you like your Moose flex bars? I am thinking about the new Sunline AXO bars.

I use the Moose mini bars and "Pit Posse" big bar adapters ($35?). Search ebay for them, I think rocky mountain ATV also sells their own brand of adapter. The mini bars are a bit cramped for fitting all the controls and buttons, but they work. I am going to look at the "Burlson" bend next time around, a little bit wider.

I did the front end conversion and had trouble coming up with the correct top triple clamp and a Vortex clamp with oversized bar mounts came up on eBay for cheap. So I bought it and replaced the whole upper clamp.

firffighter wrote:Were those bar mounts Moose as well? How do you like your Moose flex bars?.

Yes. They are "MOOSE" Brand

Cool. Thanks. I've been thinking about those Moose flex bars or the new Sunlines that are supposed to reduce vibration. I am either going to get the Moose bar mounts and put the FRP top clamp on, or put on one of the Scotts units that incluce mounts and top clamp.

Also, what I did is cut the Bar Mount Pad, that came with the Bars & Universal Bar Clamp Adapters (Two Pads), & Placed my Trail Tech in the padding. I then cut some heavy plastic & wrapped it around the Padding & Trail Tech. I'll have to take a Pic of it.

I installed the Scott's upper triple clamp and stabilizer (all in one kit). Looks great, but it is a bit overkill for my bike. Especially when/ if I decide to put the KX forks on it. Fortunately, I don't ride fast enough that the stock forks are a hinderance. I am thinking of putting some 1 1/8 bars on my dual sport (XT225). There are some bar clamps that fit into the standard 7/8 clamps. Technically they are risers, but that is kind of what I'm looking for on the Yamaha. They are relatively cheap, but I am not so sure about the engineering concept. It may put more stress (leverage) on the stock clamps. Not sure if it is safe for jumping and such, but then I don't do much of that. Except on accident!

So did you notice any difference with the Scotts and the stock forks?

I tried it... it wasn't impressive but it did do a little... but not on big hits. On the KX frontend it works as advertised.... very confidence inspiring.

Well, a little is not worth the $500 bill. I am sticking with what I've got. I am going to go with the RB mods next.