Honda Grom ProTaper Bars - How To Install!

[@MotocrossRider155]

To anyone concerned about the clutch cable being too tight, if you order a clutch cable from the first gen Honda Groms the cable is about an 1 1/4” longer and will give you more slack. Hope this helps someone else out as much as it did for me! (: The cable is about $10 + shipping.

[@dsmith523]

HunterK155 will the old clutch cable fit a 19?

[@MotocrossRider155]

@@dsmith523 Yes, my bike is a 19. Fits perfect.

[@dsmith523]

HunterK155 sick dude, I just ordered the bars and a 15’ clutch cable. In this video his lever seemed to be to far down for my riding style.

[@MotocrossRider155]

@@dsmith523 Yep even with the lever down and re routed it still stretches the cable alot. I cant stand doing stuff improper and the first gen cable fits exactly as stock, but with wider bars. You'll love the bars! Changes the way the whole bike feels and looks.

[@PureMocro]

@HunterK155 God bless you. I’ve fitted these bars and the stock clutch cable is in no way fixable to get more slack out of it. I was searching for your comment because I saw it before installing but didn’t remember which vid. Now I know I need to buy a first gen grom clutch cable. Life saver comment, appreciate.

[@rdbrook5181]

This guys is 10 times better then do it with dan. Least he's an adult with actual decent knowledge. I mean that in the best of ways keep doing you bro. Side note your lady helped easily convince my lady to ride so Dilly Dilly

[@aeror115]

Pro Taper is just the best! I will install my new PT Handlebar tomorrow! Enjoy the grom life bro!

[@didnthurt4077]

Man, i envy all you guys in the states that can change anything on their bikes the way you want. Laws are so strict here in Europe :( Good job on the install.. really luv your guides!!

[@LibertyHand]

Very good, BrotherBlock! Quick advice that works better than electrical tape: griptape works better. I changed mine out a couple of years ago and it worked much better than electrical and the adhesive sticks longer. Those ProTapers look perfect!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Cool idea!

[@bakerXderek]

You sold me on these bars, I finally got some lol.

[@Shotbyemboy]

Its crazy how much the honda grom has been a part of my life. I sold my first grom in 2021 and i repurchased one this February. Im thinking of getting the pr bars and idk if i should pay someone to install them or if i should do it myself.

[@larunaaxthemischievous9762]

I quite like the broader looking bars, it gives the little grom a muscular stance much like a Flat Track Bike :)

[@niccoevans807]

I ran my clutch cable the same way and it’s still wicked tight 🤔

[@NoahDever]

Og grom cable 1” longer

[@Ghostacc956]

Even if I don’t go with the xr 50s this is a GREAT comparison video to the stock bars. Very informative and straightforward!! Just how KZbin should be

[@crispycrockpot]

like these bars as I'm 6'2" and they seem like it'd make the ride more comfortable. Was a little sketch that the cables and controls weren't gonna reach high enough to be mounted on the higher bars tho. That was close lol

[@bodegamugz6905]

Video helped a lot I did it myself never worked on a motorcycle before came out great . And got it double checked by a professional of course

[@austinbaxter7427]

Bent my PROTAPER in my first month, bought the PitBike (PROTAPER knock offs) and I’m not going anywhere else, they look just as good for half the price 🤙🏻

[@57Jimmy]

Hmmm…bent the bars in the first month? Sounds more like rider fail than the bars! Lol, just kidding mate! 65 and 2023 Grom. LOVE IT!

[@RiggerbeeOffRoad]

Followed this literally step by step installing protaper contour bars.... Got to the point of mounting the new bars and realised they were too fat for the stock mounts!! Got to assemble it all and order new mounts 💀

[@motosporttouring]

Makes sense to get the taller bars and not need risers. Thank you

[@Pankeybjoshua]

I just installed the same bar on my grom. But I added 1 inch extensions on both side for the controls to mount just like the stock ones.. love them. Appreciate the info.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

Thanks for the video! I was looking at these exact bars! I ACTUALLY wanted the Renthal "tall" ones that were made for the same dirt bike these ones were made for BUT they are out of stock because of Covid. These are PERFECT for us big guys.

[@remyche8768]

I'm from Australia and iv never seen that hair spray in my 33 years of life

[@JukinJiga]

Man those old school gold and black screwdrivers! My dad still has his from the 90s haha

[@g0nk]

GREAT! THANKS! Now I want new bars on my Grom!! lol the comparison is perfect dude!

[@ichibangrom9735]

I just got some some KLX110 Pro Taper Bars. Too low. I like these alot better. Thanks for the video

[@BlockheadMoto]

+1 on too low, I tried them out on a friends bike and wanted to go higher. Hope the vid helps!

[@Botzz28]

Just bought the Henry reed countour bars. They are low but I’m a small guy. I hope they fit though !

[@alphaomega559]

I did this exact install. I love the look and feel of these bars but your stock bar equipment does not fit on these bars completely. You must cut your grips from original 5 inch down to 4 inch also you are cutting your throttle tube which I now see in the video was done but was not mentioned. Be very careful after lengthening your cables. Please test in safe area and be fully aware. Easy install. Only recommend if you are familiar with bikes and are not afraid to cut throttle tube and grips. Hope this helps

[@MotorcyclerideCyprus]

Yes he washed over the fact it does not quite fit right with the brake and clutch levers on the bend! which he mentioned but did not show fully the extreme angle the brake and clutch levers would be on! only solution is to cut the grips and throttle tube or have them overhanging out a half an inch on each side! I managed to do this and fit Fenrir bar end mirrors hoping my new brake levers will hide the extreme angle the brake and clutch levers pull back too! and the fact your brake lever reservoir is taking a nose dive to fit! ffs dont cut any off the bars to shorten them you would never get the controls on!

[@asplenia]

Great Job! Did you end up shortening up the bars because they were wider? How was the handling, I would like my bars to be a little taller for standing on the foot pegs. Thanks for your time! Asplenia.

[@clarkbabin9799]

I know that. Changed grips on a sportster I had thought I lost some of the inner brass but thank God I found it

[@clarkbabin9799]

Thought you changed the levers on the bars

[@BlockheadMoto]

That was on the Giveaway Grom 👍

[@jneil.io8008]

Thanks for help with the bars!

[@ryd-er-die6697]

You may need to keep an eye on the electrical tape that you used...the adhesive on electrical tape tends to get slimy when it gets hot...Florida sun may heat the bars up enough when you park it somewhere to make it slippery...I would recommend folding the electrical tape in half so it sticks to itself with both adhesive sides together , then wrapping around your bars...this will have the clamp really biting onto the rubber of the tape and have the rubber be what grips the bar instead of the adhesive...you could also use a little duct tape instead...that adhesive doesnt get slimy with heat as easily...keep the vids coming...ride safe ✌👇

[@BlockheadMoto]

Has been holding up well so far. There's never any stress on the controls (rotating around the bar) so seems to be doing the job ok thus far, but if I do come across any issue, will def go w/ a different tape for sure.

[@Matbroek]

Great video! How's the visibility on the speed o meter though? Doesn't the Pro Taper mid bar block it?

[@alphaomega559]

Matthias Heijnsbroek I did this exact install. I’m 5’11” and it blocks maybe a 5th of the display. Short lean forward I can see all. I don’t recommend this install by the way.

[@serakthepreparer4805]

Im 5'5 and I can see the display perfectly

[@alphaomega559]

serakthepreparer you’re saying you are 6 inches shorter then me and can see the display? Welp.....

[@serakthepreparer4805]

Yes. I also have them angled at 0 degrees

[@motosporttouring]

alphaomega559 why don’t you recommend the install ?

[@ryd-er-die6697]

11:20 chapie!!! Great video...very informative

[@BlockheadMoto]

I always think Chapie also, lol. Can't unsee it!

[@jonajones530]

What was the torque on the mounts?

[@colbyclark2479]

Just got the KLX/DRZ 110 bars for it, should be great trying to install now

[@whereryan28]

Excellent video Mr. Blockhead

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks!

[@Jason-xn5wt]

Dopest dope I’ve ever smoked!!! That was cool keep it up 🤙🏽🍗

[@MsChrisep]

Hi Mr Blockhead. Here we are 1 year later, are you still happy with these bars? I just bought the same ones. Like you, i wanted something a bit higher and wider. They are getting installed later this week.

[@motosporttouring]

How do you like your bars Striple_girl? I bought the same ones but haven’t installed yet.

[@MsChrisep]

Long story short - i had someone try and fit them for me ( i am useless at that sort of thing). This guy couldnt be bothered working out how to fit the controls as the straight section is quite short. He decided it couldnt be done. I know it can, but i was in no position to tell him his job. This video shows it can be done, and i know of others who have done it. So I still have the stock bars on.

[@motosporttouring]

Striple_girl Sorry to hear. That’s too bad. Wish it would have worked out for you. Hopefully you can find someone to install them. Happy riding !

[@foscamramos7390]

So you cut the ends of the grips off to install the mirrors? How much did you cut off ?

[@dylananderson7183]

This helped alot almost ordered the klx110 bars

[@bevestush]

Congrats on 90k!

[@scottcameron3453]

What brand Hex key set do you have? Thanks !

[@maiko7238]

the link to the chimera throttle tube didnt work and the link to the pro taper bar was super short height and rise

[@FrancoMOB]

For real.. this guy an idiot

[@pulpfiction3371]

Did you not check the pictures on the link? Yeah it’s the wrong bars but it’s pretty easy to see that once you go to that revzilla link lol

[@gg0wned]

The link takes you to the correct bars - just has the wrong picture. Literally just had mine delivered. Read the description in the link on amazon. Chimeras are gone from there.

[@ericschellpeper7965]

Not to nitpick, but the link in your description is to the Honda Mini bars. Yours are the XR50 bars (#02-5262). The Honda Mini bars are even shorter then the KLX110 bars but not as wide.

[@usernamemykel]

You nitpicked.

[@ohnoely4395]

Just wondering what the need for the new throttle tube when you could just use the stock one

[@richy_msx_420a9]

Quicker throttle response

[@lucaspopolizio8286]

Are you sure the bars you have linked are the same ones you installed? The linked ones are “SE mini”

[@alainnadeau3421]

Great video. What's the difference with the platinum xr 50 bars?

[@David-zt1jn]

Why would you change out the handlebars just to keep them the stock height? Pure aesthetics?

[@timbermen11]

Hey BLOCKHEAD where did you get the gold and black Honda emblem? I really like them and my grom is carbon fiber and gold so they should look slick. Love the channel dude🤙🏻

[@grominwithrob1339]

That's cool, I have been thinking about getting higher bars.

[@stevenausten3975]

Could you have put the switches and cables on before attaching to the tripple tree? Just curious obviously not install but just get everything that needs to go on the bars on the bars berry loosely fitted and maybe that could have abounded the whole front plastic take off and reroute. Or is there any reason this would not work in the slightest.

[@jakeharger5685]

Did you trim down throttle tube? Awfully difficult to fit everything on throttle side. Thinking about trimming it down but did not know if there was a trick you found to fit.

[@alainnadeau3421]

Did the new bars block your view of the speedo?

[@dolphinoctopus]

Any body know If you’re able to reuse the stock throttle tube?

[@eibmoZniugneP]

Congrats on the 90k

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thank you!

[@motomoto94]

I bought the xr 50 bars they did not fit for me clutch cable is too short I even looked into motion pro for a longer cable and they told me around 75 bucks to have one made also I had the bars extended about an inch on both side to fit everything properly for as clutch levers blinkers controls etc. I love the height and the look of the bars but it’s a little more that you have to do to make them work properly I just end up putting the crossbar on my stock bars and a pro taper bar pad. I also installed the KLX 110 bars everything fits but there to low and uncomfortable the bar has no sweep almost straight across which for me it started adding pressure to the wrist. With them being low it change the geometry of the bike when turning and pulling wheelies

[@nopixel_media]

Is a motorcycle mechanic able to do this for me?

[@bodegamugz6905]

How is the electrical tap holding up ?

[@Subi_doo]

Curious about these bars.... been learning wheelies and am having the problem of holding the throttle open to much because my arms are straight out with no bend while using the Honda mini protaper bars.... before I loop my bike, I’m curious of these bars since the higher height will allow me to bend my elbow and prevent pre whiskey throttle situations

[@roostaraver]

Can you use the standard throttle tube etc and did you not drill at all just used tape ?

[@dotcom02WGP]

Don't do this setup. There is not enough length on the end of the bars to mount everything. You'll end up mounting your levers in the actual bend of the bars which cocks them up at a weird angle. How do I know this? I watched this video, ordered them and spent 3 hours trying to make them work. To mount everything correctly will leave you short a half an inch on each side. I just ordered the KLX bars, like everyone else is running, and Rox risers. @9:31 in the video you can see how little amount of length on the end to mount everything.

[@cybermoto1489]

Wish I read this comment sooner

[@pneumonical]

u can get renthal bar ends

[@MJWVI]

Well done dude. Great vid!

[@hoveringrizzlyfpv9872]

best way to remove the inner bar ends?

[@mattc420]

Are these the xr50s? I don't think my clutch is gonna be able to fit on these.

[@CordellMeiburg]

Sir Blockhead! I need your help! How the hell do you install the throttle tube?! I’m getting quite annoyed trying to get the throttle wires in the slots.

[@Anhnoles]

how is the new throttle tube so far? want to buy it but really no reviews on it.

[@BlockheadMoto]

I like it a lot, you can tell a big difference!

[@Anhnoles]

thanks for answer both my questions on two separate videos lol, keep up the great content!

[@henrycarroll2079]

Did you cut the throttle tube?

[@Arasmus125]

Grats on 90k, good vid though I have a question. Bars after grips? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks! Yeah you can do it the other way around. I replaced my grips awhile back, and then decided I wanted to raise the bars. Which worked out, b/c I didn't like the grips that I'd put on. They're cheap grips anyways, so not a big loss 👍

[@ewantodd]

Hi. What is the part number for the bars. Is it 025 262. Cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@appanda]

Good morning the link you have for the bars is completely small :/ yours look bigger do you happen to have thr exact model or that link if not its ok thanks

[@TwentyStackz]

Thanks for convincing me to not buy those bars 😂😂

[@Tim_Ruiz13]

Can’t you just adjust the stock bars and push them forward to your liking if someone wants to keep the stocks?

[@livinglife8489]

Was the new throttle tube too long and u had to cut it?

[@keldonator]

How tall are you and what's your inseam? Curious cuz I'm trying to decide if I need a different seat or handlebars or both because my ass wants to go right where the bump is on the seat and it's super annoying.

[@ctng37]

I'm pretty sure those zip ties were meant to be reusable. At least it is on my grom. There's a tab that disengages the lock so you can remove them

[@CodySnell_87]

i think il tape left side and drill throttle side

[@atozrecovery518]

Awesome video

[@rider9899]

When you put your throttle side back on did you have any issues getting the 2 screws in and the case to close up? I keep trying to put the 2 screws in and I cannot get that thing to fully close back up

[@jaredtinlin3929]

Rider989 same I’ve been at it for about 2 hours

[@liferuiner9045]

Does the stock grips fit on this bar?

[@bobbihansel]

How did you go cutting the ends off the grips for your bar end mirrors? Just wanted to ask before I hack into mine...

[@alphaomega559]

Bobbi Hansel I used a razor blade. Looks clean. But remember you have to cut your throttle tube which he does not state. I was pretty upset at first but so be it.

[@rodrigoybarra9329]

alphaomega559 you use a razor blade to cut the throttle tube as well??

[@darrentreweek5989]

can you please do some more or start dirt biking but keep up the work. (im a new subscriber)

[@larunaaxthemischievous9762]

Welcome to the family of blockheads!

[@thumbzgamingpubgmobile7320]

The link didn't go to the bars you used. I want those ones bad

[@NevermoreMoto]

On a scale of 1-10, how much did you hate yourself for adding grips and bar end mirrors first? lol Was this an afterthought purchase?

[@BlockheadMoto]

I decided to buy bars afterwards, and I didn't hate myself at all. Grips and bar end mirrors are easy, it was finding the length in the lines for the new bars that was the difficult part 👍

[@pharmvtx]

Link to throttle tube didn't work. Where can I get one?

[@Nuggito94]

If I'm switching to pro tapers and I have pro taper grips also, do I have to buy a new throttle tube like you did or can I use the stock one?

[@haydensnider5966]

I did the same as you, you can use your stock throttle tube, and when taking your old grips off, if you dont need them, just cut them with a razar blade, it will make life alot easier

[@invasion1824]

Bars are so high you can’t even see your odometer 😂 😂 😂

[@RookieRay]

why did you not install the mirrors?

[@jamie3499]

Can anybody give me a list of the minimum tools needed to do this? Thanks

[@alphaomega559]

Jamie metric Allen set, Phillips screw driver. Pair of pliers and diagonal cutters. I believe that is all. FYI I don’t recommend this install.

[@JonathanOLopez-wu3gf]

Donde puedo comprar esta barra??????

[@ropeysubstance1719]

at 17:06 how did you get the throttle cables back in? please don't cut stuff like that out next time. we need to see crucial details. did you take the throttle tube off the bar when you did it?

[@kylekent4891]

How do you go seeing the speedo over the brace bar ?

[@usernamemykel]

Who looks at the speedo? The bike only goes as fast as 58 mph - you won't exceed most speed limits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sonnycalzone7784]

Perfect thank you !

[@arrowhunter5635]

Hey guys anyone know where to order custom covers for the bar pad?

[@MrPAULONEAL]

That's the same size bars that are on the HD Street models...

[@lucaspopolizio8286]

I can’t for the life of me get the bolts 4 base bolts loose that hold the bar down

[@Logantheleftie]

My clutch is still too short! Grom 2020.. wtf!

[@AustinBruceFlows]

Literally won’t fit in for me at all I’m struggling over here...

[@hellotherefatb0y]

my gf is gonna buy be a grom for my bday

[@jeffgallant649]

that what she said need more length

[@MrPAULONEAL]

If they were bent the same, they would be the same size.

[@KCWebb]

What editing, rendering and producing, software and hardware do you use to create the videos with?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Adobe Premiere Pro on a 2018 i9 2.9GHz 32GB Mem MBP

[@jere3604]

You sound like wentworth miller lol

[@quentincurlee5070]

These bars won’t work on a ‘22

[@Tim_Ruiz13]

Seems like too much work for some handlebars. I really want to change mine out but might just pass