2004 KX 500 Handlebar Risers

[lukepentacoff]

I need some risers for my handlebars, anyone know of any aftermarket's out there. I'm 6'1" and don't like bending over all the time, very akward and uncomfortable. Any handlebar recommendations? Thanks............Luke.

[KXcam22]

With the stock setup there is room for 3/8" of washers under the stock clamps.  I used some 316 stainless ones. The poormans method but it works. I ran that with some CR tall bars. At one time I was going to buy a 2nd top clamp then run it underneath with longer bolts, but never did.Cam.

[KX500freak]

With the stock setup there is room for 3/8" of washers under the stock clamps.  I used some 316 stainless ones. The poormans method but it works. I ran that with some CR tall bars. At one time I was going to buy a 2nd top clamp then run it underneath with longer bolts, but never did.Cam.

i have my little review here ,i red poormans,wake up

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,5382.0.html

[Bigtim]

i have Moose risers and kx high bend bars. i'm 6'6' and wish i could actually scrape up another inch of rise, its comfortable now but higher would feel better in my lower back.  I should try offset pegs for stretch in both directions. My bike had a 8mm rise 7/8 into 1 1/8 aftermarket bar clamps (probably moose too) when i bought it from another tall guy, but i got the 50mm risers, the tallest available to help out. they come in 8, 30 , and 50 mm.  They mount into your stock 7/8 lower clamp and allow for 1 1/8 after mkt bars, like all the high bends available.  They have survived crashes that bars have not, but my only complaint was that i had to modifiy/ cut the supplied bolts to make it work.   Oh, and worth mentioning... you can still run your stock length fr. brake, clutch, and throttle lines with some minor re- routement.  Moose racing products are available thru Parts Unlimited.

[bunk]

The CR High bend Pro Tapers are pretty high, they might even be the highest bend they make.  Im 6'1" and they feel great to ride with.

[stock500]

Here is what I did.  First I took Cam's advice and did the washer thing.  Second I went to rockymountainatvmc.com and bought a pair of pro taper atv high bend bars.  I also had to get the fat bar adapter which gives you like 1'' of rise.  I am 6'5'' and it fits me fine now.  http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/handlebarinfo.do  this link will give you all the info you need.  The bars are 4.75'' tall the adapter gives you some and the washer will give you more.  I hope that helps.

[Bigtim]

The CR High bend Pro Tapers are pretty high, they might even be the highest bend they make.  Im 6'1" and they feel great to ride with.

Travis Pastrana fmx bars by answer/pro taper are the tallest, unless you get into an atv bend, then your draw is shorter. The kx highs i run are about an inch taller than cr highs. I went from cr high to kx high(by pro taper) and could feel more how they pitched back more than how they rose a little.   I should post a pic... my grips are probebly 3-4 inches north of stock.

[BasketCase]

I just picked up a Renthal Jimmy Button bar, they are 8mm taller than the CRs.  I havnt found any info on the Pastrana/Pro Taper bars, if someone has the link that would be cool.

[Friar-Tuck]

Several guys on another 500 forum liked these. 
http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=303
  Just be sure no matter what you go with to check full lock to lock on the bars and throttle/clutch pull.
If I remember correctly the tallest guys put the most in rise as they could and had to get longer cables.
  Tuck\o/

[BasketCase]

I just put the Rox pivoting risers on a set of jimmy button bars with 3/8" spacers under the bottom clamps.  Im 6'7" and it is almost comfortable.  The cables just reached, I think I will ride this for a while before trying to get any more highth out of it.

[martinfan30]

I use the pivoting Rox risers on my XR. Being 6'5", it made a huge difference, especially when standing.