[Jason]

Since I had the front end apart to lube the stem bearings, I decided to rotate the bars forward in the clamps about 1/2 an inch. This makes me set up on the tank easier. Is there any draw backs to doing this? I'll be getting a GPR V2 kit in a couple of months and this will raise the bars so they will be back to "straight up".

[redrider911]

if you race mx, its a good idea to have your bar position rotated foward. It helps keep your elbows up, which is easier said than done

[Jason]

That's the first thing I noticed was how I naturally had my elbows up. Hopefully I'll get to ride this weekend to try it out.

[124]

I noticed that the bars too far forward creates a little headshake for me. There is a happy medium - between having them forward and down. Make sure when you find your "spot", stamp the bar with a mark as a datum point for future quick adjust...

[ev]

how far back were your bars at first, Jason?

[Jason]

At first I had the bars set up with the allen wrench to tighten the front bolts just touching the front of the cross bar. Now I have the allen wrench just touching the back of the bar. So in reality I moved them the width of the bar and the allen wrench. Also I set the forks on the second mark to put them higher in the clamps.

I'll see tomorrow morning how this works and if I need to go back to what I had.

[Jason]

Didn't ride too much today 1.2 hrs. One thing I did notice is that the stearing is definitly faster. It took a little getting use to but I think I'm going to like it. Also I finally got over the 65 footer today, and it was a great feeling. Lands a lot smoother on the down side than short landing it.

[JTred]

My bike became a lot more comfortable when I rotated the bars forward. I just loosened up the clamps, then stood as if I was riding then you can have someone tighten the clamps up for you, then take it for a spin and see how you like it.

[Jason]

A couple of weeks ago I installed a set of BRP triple clamps and the sup mount with a Scotts stabilizer. This raized the bars about an inch and I have them rotated where I had to take off the cross bar to get to the front clamp bolts. It's amazing how much easier one inch makes the transition from sitting to standing.

[crfsonly]

jason...i have to agree. the first time i went to a higher bar clamp i couldn't believe the difference in control while standing and how much easier it was to stand. lowering the pegs even a half inch will have a significant impact as well.

ken

[Old Dude]

Ken
The last time I did any thing on my bike that had a significant impact took about six months to heal LOL!