Handlebar position

[Jarda]

I have changed position of my handlebars [lean rearward] and arm pumb decreased. But comfotability in corners is lower. I'm using 701 from Renthal. Can someone explain to me which HB position is proper and why? Or website is welcomed.

Jarda
YZ250

 

[MoO_coW]

The proper one is the one that feels best to you. You can put the bike on a stand, or have someone hold it, loosen up to bar clamps enough to turn the bars and then just move it around untill you find the spot that feels the best, then you can go from there.

 

[Jarda]

I thought that I find it. But I've got a strong arm pump. Then I moved them back (after 3 weeks testing) and arm pump decreased. Should be the HB disposed toward or rearward or in same line as forks?
Jarda

 

[yz250roost]

personally I like my handlebars straight in line with the -0- mark on the handlebars in the exact middle of the clamps, this makes it relatively straight up and provides most comfort for me,
Jeff

 

[Wraith]

It's kinda like everything else. Hit and miss. Or it is for me anyway :think:

 

[dave186]

I think its totaly your preference. I like my bars tall and forward and everyone that rides my bike says its weird. I ride there bikes and just cant stand the way they have them.

 

[KTA]

i like my bars tilted slightly towards me.. i'm really tall so it feels a little cramped, but i have much better control in that position

 

[rockchucker]

Jarda,

This probably depends on your riding style. I think the more aggressive riding style you have the further forward the bars are. If you're mostly standing while you ride you will find that having the bars further back is awkward. It's mostly a personal preference. I run mine high and forward.

 

[Jarda]

Rockchucker,
I have found that having the bars further back is little bit comfortable for my arms [arm pump decreased]. But I had to change my bodyposition during a corner. That's why I'm looking for some informations like 'what's happend if.....'. I'm new in MX comming from road racing - it's completely different.

 

[Gardener]

It's normal to change your body position in a corner. You want your elbows to be above the plane of your wrists when sitting so you can maintain a strong, comfortable position when sitting during turns or railing a burm. If your bars are too high, it can put you in a weak position forcing you to change how you grip to maintain a strong position adding to the arm pump problem. Forward or back, it's a matter of rider Preference. Personaly, I like the feeling of having lots of cockpit room.