Fat Bars and aftermarket tripple clamps

[tri-mx'er]

Hi all,
Had a bad wipeout this weekend and trashed the renthals. I am thinking about replacing them with Pro Tapers, but this means I have to replace the tripple clamp. If I go this route, I will probably use the cheapest one I can find, Which looks like an Applied Racing tripple. Do they really perform any different than the stock clamps? I know they look cool, it just seems hard to think that the aftermarket will actually feel any different than the stocker. Opinions? If they really don't perform a lot better, I may save money and go with the universal adapters and use the stock clamp. Are these any good, or are they junk?
Thanks,
Rich

 

[crkid]

Are you just going to replace the top clamp? If so, mounting the bars is the only advantage you'll get (other than being able to re-grease everything up front). If you get the complete set, you can get a different offset which will give your bike better handling. Also, most aftermarket sets will stiffen up the front end.

The universal mounts will raise the bars about 1/2" or so. I got the TAG CR low bend and it made them feel like the high ones. But now I got the complete set of clamps they work great.

 

[rickyd]

I installed a Applied TC w/Pro Taper CR Hi bend bars.. It felt like the bars moved towards the front of the bike a bit.. I like the over all feeling, so i say its worth it.. Just a note, the fit of the Applied TC was excellent..
Rick

 

[crkid]

Oh yeah, and you'll have more bar positions to choose from. Not sure, but doesn't Applied make rubber mounted clamps for YZ's? I didn't like mine, they twist in crashes and they don't really help vibration too much, but it just might be another option over stock.

 

[bclapham]

the clamps really help with bar positioning and look nice....much nicer than the universal IMO

check out motosportoutlet.com they have the protapers, clamp, bar mounds and pad for $190

 

[DPW]

I'd also check out the BRP clamp too, BRP Web site

 

[SirReel]

I also think with the Applied's, that you can ask for different bar offsets. I know they offere a 10mm forward for the YZ. I am going to be getting those as soon as I save a little cash. I rode a friend's bike with the 10mm and CR hi's and it was like a whole different bike. I'm not that tall of a guy, but it seems the YZ was made for people the size of RC...

 

[yzeater]

Look here...you may find this interesting
http://dirtrider.net/drn_tested/clamps/emig.html