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  1. Sat Sep 3rd, 2011, 06:39 PM #1
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    Ok so I finally got around to try and install my old Cycra Probend guards on the KLX. TRY being the operative word.



    When I cut away the ends of the handgrips, I found the ends of the stock bars plugged with a couple of welded in slugs.




    The holes in the slugs are too small for the bolt that came with the Probends. The Probends also have a couple of expanding sleeves that fit in the bar, so when you tighten the bolt it holds the handguards in.

    It looks like I have a few options, but not sure which one is correct:
    1. Chisel off the welds and remove the slug (7/8in bar I think)
    2. Drill and tap the slug for the bolt, not using the expanding sleeves.
    3. Find a smaller bolt, tap existing hole.

    Those who have gone this way before, which is the correct option? It also looks like I have to cut off the end of the throttle tube, right? Have I already jacked up my handgrips?
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  2. Sat Sep 3rd, 2011, 09:01 PM #2
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    Re: hand guards

    I would cut off the ends of the bars far enough to eliminate the welds and get the weights (I assume) out and use the expansion sleeves. And yes if the throttle tube is solid cut or drill out the end.
    Or get some different bars.

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    Re: hand guards

    personally, my first choice would be a good set of aftermarket bars.... failing that ^ what he said.


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    Re: hand guards

    I would drill and tap the existing bars just to be different from Buelller.
    And yes, you need to cut off the end of the throttle tube.
    Or you could spend a couple hundred and put this setup on instead.

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    Re: hand guards

    The problems I see w/Mr. B's idea is in the case of crash, sometimes the guards will move and the leverage on the bolted fastening might cause the bolts to snap off. That and you will need to save the expansion parts to use in the new bars after you bend the OEM butter bars and have to replace them.

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    Re: hand guards

    Thanks, looks like I'll be getting out the hacksaw. I mean, what could go wrong? If it does maybe brown santa will bring me a Renthal.

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    Re: hand guards

    Quote Originally Posted by PhL0aTeR View Post
    personally, my first choice would be a good set of aftermarket bars
    This. ProTaper's are only $40-60 each and I feel like they are much stronger than stock.

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    Re: hand guards

    Put up a post for free/cheap dirt bars and you will find some pretty quicky. People are nice.
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    Re: hand guards

    WANTED: Free cheap dirt bars for a KLX 250.

    Seeing as I'm temporarily in jobless land, I'm going to ghetto mod it and drill/ tap the slug.
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    Re: hand guards

    Quote Originally Posted by asp_125 View Post
    WANTED: Free cheap dirt bars for a KLX 250.

    Seeing as I'm temporarily in jobless land, I'm going to ghetto mod it and drill/ tap the slug.
    MSR Steel bars are $22.49 with your CSC discount....jus' sayin'
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    Re: hand guards

    Quote Originally Posted by TFOGGuys View Post
    MSR Steel bars are $22.49 with your CSC discount....jus' sayin'
    I like the way you think, Jim. I'll swing by in a bit.
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    Re: hand guards

    Quote Originally Posted by asp_125 View Post
    WANTED: Free cheap dirt bars for a KLX 250.

    Seeing as I'm temporarily in jobless land, I'm going to ghetto mod it and drill/ tap the slug.
    I will see if I have my spare bars at home Jeff. Not sure if I gave them away yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Devaclis View Post
    I will see if I have my spare bars at home Jeff. Not sure if I gave them away yet.
    Just got some from Jim. Thanks TFOG!
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    Re: hand guards

    I've have a slightly bent 7/8 steel bar you can have.
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    Re: hand guards

    Also if you get a Renthal, the ID is smaller than stock and you may need a smaller expander bolt.
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    Re: hand guards

    The correct answer is:
    http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop

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    Re: hand guards

    Amazingly enough you didn't read the thread. Just answered with something that Bashed has already brought up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    Amazingly enough you didn't read the thread. Just answered with something that Bashed has already brought up.
    It never fails every time moddette jumps In a day late and a Dollar short doesn't read anything and posts. You sir are a winner!
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    I got an MSR bar from TFOG. /endthread
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    Amazingly enough you didn't read the thread. Just answered with something that Bashed has already brought up.
    Amazingly I did, nor did I care that he posted a link too...just backing it up its the way to go. Besides I post a picture
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    Quote Originally Posted by modette99 View Post
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    Where? I don't see no ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by modette99 View Post
    Amazingly I did, nor did I care that he posted a link too...just backing it up its the way to go. Besides I post a picture
    Unfortunately your response had nothing to do with the question that Jeff was asking.
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    Re: hand guards

    Yes, it did...he was asking about some POS handguard he has and some welded in thingy and whether to tap it, knock it out or tap is to a smaller hole.

    Replace POS bars, and buy new ones, then buy a good set of bark busters....to which I posted saying go with highwaydirtbike ones...plus made in CO.

    It had everything to do with his question...my response in short words stop using POS parts.
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    Re: hand guards

    Facepalm.

    Bueller...let it go...it's like trying to explain racing to a stunter.
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