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'05 YFZ Racer · 11-15-2011, 08:14 PM

I noticed the other day that the bars are starting to feel really low and I started looking into bar risers. Needless to say, my blood pressure just about doubled when I saw the price tags on them. Thats just when I ran out and checked the clamps and had a flashback on the good ole Blaster days. I remembered that we always used to have a good DIY way of raising the bars. So I dug around for the thread and found it finally. Now keep in mind this is shown on a Blaster but the mounting is essentially the same. They all use the same type of clamps. So here's the pics. First, get an extra pair of the stock aluminum mounts that originally clamped down on the top of the bars.

Next, take your bars off and get longer bolts with the same threading. Then mount the extra mounts UNDER the bars and the other set on TOP of the bars.

Run the bolts through, tighten 'er up, and see how it feels. It should rise the bars roughly 1" without sacrificing any strength. You know have some dirt cheap bar risers that improve the feel of the wheeler and you saved yourself $200+. Big thanks goes out to BlasterFreek30 for coming up with the idea in the first place. Hope this helps you guys and helps you save some money!

shawn06 · 11-15-2011, 08:28 PM

i bought 1.6 inch spacers for my yfz for 25 bucks. comes with hardware. but free is always better lol

'05 YFZ Racer · 11-15-2011, 08:40 PM

Really? I only saw like $200 anti vibes. Then there was the + stems which are crazy. Where did you get them through?

shawn06 · 11-20-2011, 01:23 PM

ummm hang on i will see if i can find site

shawn06 · 11-20-2011, 01:27 PM

Powermadd BAR RISERS PM15301

i got mine wen they were on sale but here they are

shawn06 · 11-20-2011, 01:31 PM

heres thread with pics
bar raisers?

2008gtyr · 01-09-2012, 06:11 PM

I paid like 70 bucks for my 2 1/8 in powermadd riser

nickmell · 01-09-2012, 08:43 PM

I have been doing this for a while, its hard to explain to people what you are talking about without pictures, this shoul help alot of people.

nickmell · 01-09-2012, 08:45 PM

Rockymountainatv.com also has cheap ones made by tusk for like $20

'05 YFZ Racer · 01-10-2012, 11:50 AM

Sweet I'll look into the Tusk ones.

RuffRyderNJ · 01-10-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '05 YFZ Racer

Sweet I'll look into the Tusk ones.

The tusk risers work GREAT. I've been running them for over a year and lovem

tstewart · 02-11-2012, 12:24 AM

This is my biggest problem right now! I need my handle bars taller but dont wanna spend 200+ on a longer steering stem! My only question though is will the TUST/POWERMADD work with pro taper handle bars and clamp? If so, what length/size bolts will I need?

rsyfz450x · 02-11-2012, 09:10 AM

The tusk come in 1-1/8 inch size and will fit the pro taper bars they work really well. I have seen them on ebay for 19.00 .

dieter33 · 02-21-2012, 06:28 AM

i agree with you Nickmell...

XxROCKSTArxX69 · 02-21-2012, 08:03 AM

thankyou i thought of actually doing this when i found my old set of clamps lying around now i know it actually works im going to just add some o-rings or something to help with vibration

wyattski · 02-21-2012, 12:36 PM

I got a plan brewing to use clamps 1/4 inch rubber mat and 1 inch square tubing I'll post pics when I get done

11-15-2011, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
'05 YFZ Racer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 569	Cheap And Easy Bar Risers I noticed the other day that the bars are starting to feel really low and I started looking into bar risers. Needless to say, my blood pressure just about doubled when I saw the price tags on them. Thats just when I ran out and checked the clamps and had a flashback on the good ole Blaster days. I remembered that we always used to have a good DIY way of raising the bars. So I dug around for the thread and found it finally. Now keep in mind this is shown on a Blaster but the mounting is essentially the same. They all use the same type of clamps. So here's the pics. First, get an extra pair of the stock aluminum mounts that originally clamped down on the top of the bars. Next, take your bars off and get longer bolts with the same threading. Then mount the extra mounts UNDER the bars and the other set on TOP of the bars. Run the bolts through, tighten 'er up, and see how it feels. It should rise the bars roughly 1" without sacrificing any strength. You know have some dirt cheap bar risers that improve the feel of the wheeler and you saved yourself $200+. Big thanks goes out to BlasterFreek30 for coming up with the idea in the first place. Hope this helps you guys and helps you save some money! __________________ Paul York #77 York Racing "RACE FOR A CURE" 2005 YFZ450 Modifications from York Racing, Pro Armor, Hot Rods, Wiseco, ITP, TUSK Offroad, and MAXXIS. Big Thanks To All Of the People Who Have Helped Me Over The Years: Mom And Dad Grandpa And Grandma Tom Carlson At TC Racing Nate McNett At McNett Performance ~In Loving Memory Of Dave Morelli, Thanks Grandpa~

11-15-2011, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
shawn06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: southern maine Posts: 205	i bought 1.6 inch spacers for my yfz for 25 bucks. comes with hardware. but free is always better lol __________________ 05 yfz 450 gytr nerfs yoshie full power mad 40mm(1.6inch) risers

11-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
'05 YFZ Racer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 569	Really? I only saw like $200 anti vibes. Then there was the + stems which are crazy. Where did you get them through? __________________ Paul York #77 York Racing "RACE FOR A CURE" 2005 YFZ450 Modifications from York Racing, Pro Armor, Hot Rods, Wiseco, ITP, TUSK Offroad, and MAXXIS. Big Thanks To All Of the People Who Have Helped Me Over The Years: Mom And Dad Grandpa And Grandma Tom Carlson At TC Racing Nate McNett At McNett Performance ~In Loving Memory Of Dave Morelli, Thanks Grandpa~

11-20-2011, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
shawn06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: southern maine Posts: 205	ummm hang on i will see if i can find site __________________ 05 yfz 450 gytr nerfs yoshie full power mad 40mm(1.6inch) risers

11-20-2011, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
shawn06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: southern maine Posts: 205	Powermadd BAR RISERS PM15301 i got mine wen they were on sale but here they are __________________ 05 yfz 450 gytr nerfs yoshie full power mad 40mm(1.6inch) risers

11-20-2011, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
shawn06 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: southern maine Posts: 205	heres thread with pics bar raisers? __________________ 05 yfz 450 gytr nerfs yoshie full power mad 40mm(1.6inch) risers Last edited by shawn06; 11-20-2011 at 01:35 PM.

01-09-2012, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
2008gtyr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 5	I paid like 70 bucks for my 2 1/8 in powermadd riser

01-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
nickmell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakland MD Posts: 1,726	I have been doing this for a while, its hard to explain to people what you are talking about without pictures, this shoul help alot of people. __________________ “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson

01-09-2012, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
nickmell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakland MD Posts: 1,726	Rockymountainatv.com also has cheap ones made by tusk for like $20 __________________ “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson

01-10-2012, 11:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
'05 YFZ Racer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 569	Sweet I'll look into the Tusk ones. __________________ Paul York #77 York Racing "RACE FOR A CURE" 2005 YFZ450 Modifications from York Racing, Pro Armor, Hot Rods, Wiseco, ITP, TUSK Offroad, and MAXXIS. Big Thanks To All Of the People Who Have Helped Me Over The Years: Mom And Dad Grandpa And Grandma Tom Carlson At TC Racing Nate McNett At McNett Performance ~In Loving Memory Of Dave Morelli, Thanks Grandpa~

02-11-2012, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
tstewart Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 48	This is my biggest problem right now! I need my handle bars taller but dont wanna spend 200+ on a longer steering stem! My only question though is will the TUST/POWERMADD work with pro taper handle bars and clamp? If so, what length/size bolts will I need?

02-11-2012, 09:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
rsyfz450x Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clarkesville Ga. Posts: 96	The tusk come in 1-1/8 inch size and will fit the pro taper bars they work really well. I have seen them on ebay for 19.00 .

02-21-2012, 06:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
dieter33 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 9	i agree with you Nickmell...

02-21-2012, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
XxROCKSTArxX69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 469	thankyou i thought of actually doing this when i found my old set of clamps lying around now i know it actually works im going to just add some o-rings or something to help with vibration __________________ 2006 yfz 450 35 leak, 165 main, 45 pilot12.5:1 piston hetrick's national exhaust w/shorty,hot rods crank(i believe),ported head,oversized valves,cams,vortex ignition,K&N filter,zip tie carb mod....throttle spring mod,works triple rate front shocks Last edited by XxROCKSTArxX69; 02-21-2012 at 08:06 AM.

02-21-2012, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
wyattski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 354	I got a plan brewing to use clamps 1/4 inch rubber mat and 1 inch square tubing I'll post pics when I get done __________________ 2007 yfz 450 Hot Rods crank Hot Rods bearings Durablue carrier LRD PRO 4 exhaust Works Performance shocks Pro Taper Bars Couple homemade secerets More to come...

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