two question

[joeyyyyyy08]

i dont have the money for a pole set up and i hate my handle grips. question

#1. can i put new after market grips on my stock pole??

#2. can i change the bar out for a straight handle bar??

thank you
-joey
08 sxr800

 

[munki63]

#1-Yes (wouldnt bother)
#2-Yes ($50.00 ish)
I put on DMR grips for $15.00

 

[rollin5150]

Yes, I have ran aftermarket bars and grips on my stock pole. I run the lizardskin grips ($15 or so from a local bike shop) and UMI 0 degree bars. The bars will mount right up to your stock turnplate.

 

[Johnny2722]

I have always used odi grips, there the best you can get IMO

 

[munki63]

I have always used odi grips, there the best you can get IMO

They are nice grips but not for the price

 

[rollin5150]

They are nice grips but not for the price

X2. I actually like the Lizardskins more than the ODI's. These will also work with the ODI locks.

 

[joeyyyyyy08]

so if i were to get 0 degree bar i would have to problem installing no extra mods? i would like to buy a x metal set up but i just cant afford it.

 

[munki63]

0 deg bars should cost you $50.00 you can mod your nozzle for free as well

 

[rollin5150]

Put on the aftermarket bars, grips, shortended turnplate, and bore the nozzel. Ride the pig hard until your pole breaks. During this time set aside some money for a x-metal pole:Banane09:

 

[joeyyyyyy08]

bore the nozzel?? how and what will that do?
have any pictures?
and i do ride hard i already crack the pole...=/

 

[munki63]

x-metal has a pole thats what he is talking about
Boreing the nozzel gives you more bottom end power but you loose some top end power, should cost about $50.00

As for the quick stear im not sure if you can do it on a SXR

 

[R.Rivers]

I cut my old grips off my '09 SXR and there is a small flange at the end of each handle. I bought Lizardskin grips at Sun&Ski but was not easy getting them over the flange on the end. You guys forgot to mention the flange.. In the future, should I grind off the flanges? tks.

 

[joeyyyyyy08]

yea i figured that there was something holding those either glue or a flange but im just going to wait until i can find a good deal on a whole set up on a pole.

 

[Big Kahuna]

pick up some 0 degree UMI Bars. You would be surprised at the difference in handling and leverage you get. I have been running this setup on my SXR since the day I bought the ski in 2004. Then add the grips of your choice.

 

[joeyyyyyy08]

will a 0 degree UMI Bars work on a x metal pole

 

[Big Kahuna]

Yes.

 

[joeyyyyyy08]

what is a good site to buy one?

 

[Big Kahuna]

Blowsion, Riva, Greateryamaha, Wamiltons. The latter 3 are all in florida.
Or post a wanted thread, may pick up a set cheap from someone who is not using theirs anymore.

 

[brett]

sell your sole for an rrp pole, they make the kawis look awsome IMO

 

[djkorn1]

RRPs are too heavy for an already heavy ski.