Precision vs Flexx vs Soft - Yamaha YFZ450 Forum : YFZ450, YFZ450R, YFZ450X Forums

scarecrow · 09-02-2010, 02:23 PM

What is the best setup to run?

1) Flexx bars with Houser anti vibe stem and clamps

2) Soft bars with houser anti vibe stem and clamps

3) precision clamps with anti vibe stem and my choice of bars

Cause precision clamps are like 100$ cheaper than the other 2 and if it performs about the same I will rather get that.

yamirider1316 · 09-02-2010, 03:01 PM

havnt tried the precision bar clamp yet but i have been very very happy with my flexx/houser anti vibe set up. No more arm pump.

str8shooter · 09-02-2010, 04:42 PM

I ran the flexx/antivbe stem setup and now I run a precision and antivibe setup with normal 1-1/8 bars.I would not switch back if I was givin another set of flexx bars for free!

sam68 · 09-02-2010, 04:54 PM

I have three quads two with Flexx & anti vibe stems, other has Precision S&V it is better than the other two and I just have it bolted on the stock stem.

milzo · 09-02-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sam68

I have three quads two with Flexx & anti vibe stems, other has Precision S&V it is better than the other two and I just have it bolted on the stock stem.

the precision bolted right up to the stock stem or did you have to weld a mounting plate? what year yfz?

sam68 · 09-02-2010, 06:37 PM

09 YFZ450R bolted onto the stock plate not sure about other years.

mfredmonsky · 09-02-2010, 06:41 PM

Soft Bars all the way. They're infinitely adjustable, so you can "tune" the bars to your liking and riding terrain. They're much more solidly built and offer more travel than the Soft Bars or the Precision clamps.

o4wryfz450 · 09-02-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by milzo

the precision bolted right up to the stock stem or did you have to weld a mounting plate? what year yfz?

The precision bolt up to the stock yfz450r/x. You have to weld a mounting plate or get a aftermarket steering steem for the 04 to 09 yfz450. I had flexx bars on my 04 yfz450 and now I have precision on my 09 yfz450r. I like the precision clamps so much better.

**jigg14** · 09-02-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mfredmonsky

Soft Bars all the way. They're infinitely adjustable, so you can "tune" the bars to your liking and riding terrain. They're much more solidly built and offer more travel than the Soft Bars or the Precision clamps.

I agree with the Soft Bars. I had a set of Flexx bars before I got my Soft Bars and I like them 10 times better. I don't have any experience with the Precision clamps though.

scarecrow · 09-03-2010, 04:23 AM

I think I am gonna go with presicion if most people like it better. I need a new stem anyways cause mine is sitting with the handlebars in my petrol tank at the moment haha.
Will the precision clamps bolt right up to a Houser stem?
Does the anti vibe stems make a difference?

ztaylorxc · 09-03-2010, 09:19 AM

I'm still a fan of the Flexx bars if you add the rebound elastomer. You HAVE to remember to keep them regularly serviced though otherwise they get to where they don't function as good.

sam68 · 09-03-2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarecrow

I think I am gonna go with presicion if most people like it better. I need a new stem anyways cause mine is sitting with the handlebars in my petrol tank at the moment haha.
Will the precision clamps bolt right up to a Houser stem?
Does the anti vibe stems make a difference?

Just call Precision and tell them what you have and they will send you the right one to mount to your stem. Mine just have shorter threads for the stock stem, yours will be longer so you can mount to an aftermarket stem.

snogibson · 09-03-2010, 11:53 AM

i have the precisions/houser stem set up and they are amazing just throwing that out there

scarecrow · 09-04-2010, 09:47 AM

Is there any way to mount the clamps to a pre 09 stem? Or will a 09+ stem fit on a older model?

Otherwise I just get a Houser stem.

sam68 · 09-04-2010, 12:20 PM

09 stem wont fit earlier YFZ's.

scarecrow · 09-04-2010, 02:07 PM

Ok then that is ruled out. Does a raptor stem fit a yfz and if I am correct it is plus 1 right can someone just clarify this for me?

1socal450 · 01-09-2011, 05:47 PM

Just switched from flexx bars to the Precision clamps and im stunned at how much better they are!The motion is so smoothe while riding.I do have to give thanks to Fasst co. for starting this revolution.Also the Precision clamps allow me to run the bar bend I want.Looks cleaner too!

daddio · 01-09-2011, 06:41 PM

I like the precision Shock-n-vibe because they allow me to pick any bend of bars I like, they take up less room on top of the stem and they are lighter than the other "flex bars".
The shock-n-vibe is also adjustable.

2010450x · 01-17-2011, 11:35 PM

so precision shock and vibe clamp and stock pro taper bars? does the precision clamp add any height? or sit stock?

danielssad#343 · 01-17-2011, 11:52 PM

They add like 3/4 inch

09-02-2010, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 590	Precision vs Flexx vs Soft What is the best setup to run? 1) Flexx bars with Houser anti vibe stem and clamps 2) Soft bars with houser anti vibe stem and clamps 3) precision clamps with anti vibe stem and my choice of bars Cause precision clamps are like 100$ cheaper than the other 2 and if it performs about the same I will rather get that.

09-02-2010, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
yamirider1316 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 144	havnt tried the precision bar clamp yet but i have been very very happy with my flexx/houser anti vibe set up. No more arm pump. __________________ 09 YFZ450R. Houser +.5 MX Cecco Bracket A Arms, Gen 2 Fox Floats, Houser +2 Stem w/ antivibe clamp, Flexx Bars, Precision Pro Stabilizer, GYTR Exhaust, GYTR Intake, Trinity Racing EFI Programmer, EHS Airbox mod, Hiper Tech 3s, Maxxis Rzr Mx Tires, Streamline Brake lines, Motion Pro Clutch and Throttle Cables, IMS gas tank, Quadtech seat, Acerbis Handguards, GYTR grab bar, PRM rear grab bar, GYTR nerf bars, HMF headlight and taillight deletes, GYTR skids.

09-03-2010, 09:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
ztaylorxc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hiawassee, GA Posts: 122	I'm still a fan of the Flexx bars if you add the rebound elastomer. You HAVE to remember to keep them regularly serviced though otherwise they get to where they don't function as good. __________________ Zach Taylor #727 GNCC College B Honda TRX450ER 2010 Sponsors: DeRisi Racing Fasst Co Get Dirty MX ASV Tag Metals GA Race Fuels Scott USA SixSixOne North Georgia Extreme Sports

09-03-2010, 11:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
snogibson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,067	i have the precisions/houser stem set up and they are amazing just throwing that out there __________________

01-09-2011, 06:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
daddio Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,246	I like the precision Shock-n-vibe because they allow me to pick any bend of bars I like, they take up less room on top of the stem and they are lighter than the other "flex bars". The shock-n-vibe is also adjustable. __________________ Mechanic ITP & WORCS Pro #191 Daddio19@Gmail.com

09-02-2010, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
str8shooter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coal township,pa Posts: 528	I ran the flexx/antivbe stem setup and now I run a precision and antivibe setup with normal 1-1/8 bars.I would not switch back if I was givin another set of flexx bars for free!

09-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
sam68 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,176	I have three quads two with Flexx & anti vibe stems, other has Precision S&V it is better than the other two and I just have it bolted on the stock stem.

09-02-2010, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
sam68 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,176	09 YFZ450R bolted onto the stock plate not sure about other years.

09-02-2010, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
mfredmonsky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 275	Soft Bars all the way. They're infinitely adjustable, so you can "tune" the bars to your liking and riding terrain. They're much more solidly built and offer more travel than the Soft Bars or the Precision clamps.

09-03-2010, 04:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 590	I think I am gonna go with presicion if most people like it better. I need a new stem anyways cause mine is sitting with the handlebars in my petrol tank at the moment haha. Will the precision clamps bolt right up to a Houser stem? Does the anti vibe stems make a difference?

09-04-2010, 09:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 590	Is there any way to mount the clamps to a pre 09 stem? Or will a 09+ stem fit on a older model? Otherwise I just get a Houser stem.

09-04-2010, 12:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
sam68 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,176	09 stem wont fit earlier YFZ's.

09-04-2010, 02:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 590	Ok then that is ruled out. Does a raptor stem fit a yfz and if I am correct it is plus 1 right can someone just clarify this for me?

01-09-2011, 05:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
1socal450 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	Just switched from flexx bars to the Precision clamps and im stunned at how much better they are!The motion is so smoothe while riding.I do have to give thanks to Fasst co. for starting this revolution.Also the Precision clamps allow me to run the bar bend I want.Looks cleaner too!

01-17-2011, 11:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
2010450x Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 390	so precision shock and vibe clamp and stock pro taper bars? does the precision clamp add any height? or sit stock? __________________ Thank you to my 2012 sponsors: Slick Offroad Wash, Galfer USA, SteelMX SMX Optics

01-17-2011, 11:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
danielssad#343 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 267	They add like 3/4 inch __________________ 2009 YFZ450R - Fox/Texeira Tech suspention with a few things in between. 2010 YFZ450R - Build in progress 2011 sponsors- Capitol Yamaha Fourtech Industries Scott Moto USA Fox Shox Renthal ASV Engine Ice AMSOIL DWT Join me on - http://nor-calatv.com/ R.I.P. Jack Connor (Jr.) 4/26/1995 - 12/6/2009

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