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Offline hughes

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« on: January 30, 2006, 06:19:43 AM »
Has anybody used the solid bar mounts in place of the rubber ones :?: Just wondering if there is any side effects to using them.
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RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2006, 06:43:05 AM »
Wouldnt the vibration be aweful ?  Seems like it might be an arm killer.
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RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2006, 06:47:41 AM »
I have them on my bike and I'll never go back to rubber mounts.
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Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2006, 06:50:27 AM »
Quote from: hoopty
I have them on my bike and I'll never go back to rubber mounts.


What about the vibrations :?:
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2006, 08:21:06 AM »
Between the Pro Tapers and the solid mounts the vibrations are actually less. The Pro Tapers really kill off vibration when they aren't isolated. The front of the bike has a much more solid feel when pushing into tight corners as well.
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2006, 08:37:55 AM »
I'm with you on this Hoop. Less vibes. Pro Tapers and Pro Taper adjustable top clamp. Winning combo. Recommended!
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2006, 08:53:31 AM »
I'm running pro taper big bars so I might just try those solid mounts.
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2006, 05:39:13 AM »
I`ve machined solid mounts from POM, a realy hard plastic material.
Recomended, since the bolts in the original mounts bend quite easely...
I use hardened bolts for the oversize bar clamps. (12,9)
Them originale ones kinda ruins your race after a small crash!
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Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2006, 11:04:29 AM »
Where did you get these solid mount? Can you get more solid polyurethane mounts for the KX?  I found even in my last 250 the stock rubber mounts feel mushy, good for vibs I guess, but def. don't feel solid.

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I have them on my bike and I'll never go back to rubber mounts.
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2006, 11:15:42 AM »
I got mine from kelly's Kawasaki here in Mesa, but i'd be willing to bet you can find them at any online place. They are made by FastCo and they're ~ 15 - 16 dollars.
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2006, 03:50:20 PM »
I run pro tapers with the Scotts bar mount and cones.
http://www.scottsperformance.com/indexmain.html
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2006, 12:32:54 PM »
guys I can't find nothing when do a search for FastCo. Does any one have a web site that sells them?
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2006, 01:52:39 PM »
Call Jeff @ Monkeybutt Parts

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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2006, 03:34:18 PM »
I'm with the majority, I moved to pro tapers and solids. IT cut down the vibes by about 50%. and I got both from Monkey Butt.
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RE: Re: RE: Bar Mounts
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2006, 04:54:22 PM »
Monkey Butt has a web link here.

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