Aftermarket handlebars for Polaris?

[BABS]

Wondering if anyone has purchased aftermarket handlebars that fit the Polaris 700 sportsman... or any sportsman for that fact. I'm looking for the wide straight type by Renthal, MSR, FMF or something comparable. The problem I notice is that the factory bars attach to the triple tree inside the front console. The aftermarket bars would have to have a pretty high rise, and the cross bar would have to clear the top of the console.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.

[MrBill]

I have thought about it but have also heard about people getting hurt by the cross bar when flying over the handle bars. The after market bars are not as strong as the polaris bars (thick wall steel tubing)

[BearCat]

If your looking for leverage....???..He'll lazer etch whatever you want within reason.

http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/heyher ... pg&.src=ph

BC

[Mr. Miyagi]

but have also heard about people getting hurt by the cross bar when flying over the handle bars.

Trust me when I say handlebars with a very high riser could be hazardous to your health. Keep the stock bars and hope your quad never stops so suddenly you start to rocket through the air......

[BearCat]

OK ...tell us..Did you go for height or distance???

BC

[Mr. Miyagi]

Did you go for height or distance???

I'm not really sure...... You'd have to ask Chadd. Although I think it was distance.

[oldtrucks]

OK ...tell us..Did you go for height or distance???

BC

and the American Judge gives the Flying Miyagi a 9.3.....the crowd goes wild.....Chadd laughs till he cries....Miyagi just cries

[BearCat]

OldTrucks: 9.3!!!...wait!...looks like he may have missed the landing.

BC: Yes I believe your right Trucks I dont see any movement yet.

OT: He had the distance but didnt quite get enough height.

BC: Lets play that back and see were things went wrong...

OT: right...right...Right There, his foot contacts the bar at the dismount!!

BC: Yep that would for sure keep him from getting any height and as he contacts the ground its foot first.

OT: your right there BC, look at the twist as the rest of his body contacts the ground

BC: Lets wait to see what the paramedics have to say they are with him now...

OT: Alright I have the medics on the line now...What!!! Bwahahahahaha Oh My Gawd!!

BC: ???

OT: He has dislocated is big toe!!! HaHaHaHa

BC/OT: Muahahahahaha oh Man HaHaHaHa!!!

Chadd: Yes gents...That pussy gonna be out for the season!!!! HaHaHa

[oldtrucks]

I can't even type, I'm laughing so hard I'm crying.

[MrPolaris]

that is freaking hillarious. . . muhaaaaaaaa

[Chadd]

BC 5


MIYAGI 0


LMAO

[BABS]

For those who might be interested, I found a great fitting handle bar by Pro Taper and installed them last night. The cross bar clears the instrument panel WITHOUT the pad on it...which you don't really need anyways. If you did fly over the handlebars, you'd hit the instrument panel before the bar.
I did have to use the Dremel with the sand paper disk on it to extend the height of the current handle bar openings on the plastic, but it was only about a half inch and you'd never notice. It only took two minutes.
If you quad's handlebars feel rather small, and your elbows are in your sides all the time on those tight turns, I'd recommend these. These are wider and straighter that the factory bars and make a big difference in those tight corners. Pro Taper SE 7/8" aluminum - $65.00. If anyone is interested I can get you the model number and include a picture of how they look on my ride.
http://www.protaper.com/sebars.html

[MrBill]

Yea pictures and part number.

[Chadd]

Pictures would be cool.. I thought about a set of these bars http://www.fasstco.com/

[BABS]

Here are the pics of the Pro Taper bars on my Polaris and a shot of the sticker with all the info on it. Let me know if you can't view them. First attempt at creating an album through yahoo. I think I got it right though.

http://photos.yahoo.com/polarissportsman4x4