WR250R Install of Protaper bars, 3/4 riser G2 Thottle Tube. How I made it all work!

In this video I show how I remove and install some 1-1/8 Protaper CR High bend handlebars, some 3/4 inch risers for 1-1/8 handle bars, a G2 Throttle Tamer Tube, some Pillowtop Grips, and a Zeta Bark Buster mounts for the forks. I had to customize the Bark Buster mounts as the Risers caused the bark busters to be to high for the Zeta mounts. I show how I made the brackets work with my good friend Tool man Taylor. Leave a comment or a question below. Be sure to check out all my mods done to my WR250R on my channel, and SUBSCRIBE for more! Thanks for Watching!.
ToolMan Taylors KZbin page: / @toolmantaylor
Part Numbers:
Blue Protaper bars CR High bend: 027989
ProTaper Pillowtop Grips: 024857
G2 Throttle Tamer tube: 40-4Y-HYK
JFG Racing 1 1/8 Black CNC Handlebar risers mount clamps:
Zeta Bark Buster mounts: ZE71-1822

[@ToolManTaylor]

Those stock bars had to go. Bike is looking sick Bigair01. Another great vid thanks for sharing.

[@bigair0176]

Thanks for your help making the brackets

[@gearhigher2027]

Well done vid...I have the G2 Throttle Tamer on my BETA 200 RR and I'm extremely happy with the response. My question of the day was your thoughts on the Protaper CRHI bars...I'm 6'0" riding tight northeast single track and find it difficult standing, do you think based on yoiur experience wit the bars higher then OEM it's worth the upgrade?

[@bigair0176]

I believe protaper does make higher bars. I am certainly not disappointed in the upgrade myself. I found the risers and bars made the bike much more comfortable to ride. If your running stock bars you will like the upgrade for sure.

[@kathywilson8817]

finished

[@davidc1961utube]

Well shot video, with good explanations and hints for the DIY viewers. So obviously, you drop your bike a lot less than I do. My Barkbusters are pretty busted up, not straight any more, and have a lot of ADV “patina” on them. I would be concerned about attaching them to the triple clamp like that, given how I ride. (Not very well). Your setup looks really nice for sumo. I am looking for a solution to the throttle being snatchy, and I would like to know if the throttle tamer made that better. Finally, was the .75” enough to make a big difference when standing on the pegs? I feel quite leaned over on the stock setup. Thanks from Kelowna!

[@bigair0176]

David Clark the triple clamp will actually be stronger. The throttle seemed a lot smoother to me. I felt like it was maybe a tiny bit more responsive because of the metal cam on the throttle. As for feel leaning it over. I actually feel more confident. It’s certainly a different but better feeling then my old bars. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers!

[@HankOnWheels]

I'm going to be changing the bars on my WR250R very soon. Which levers are those?

[@bigair0176]

They are just some Cnc aluminum leavers I got off amazon. They are the three finger wide ones. I love em. Very inexpensive.

[@ms542]

where did you get the carbon fiber wraps for the front forks, i have been wanting to get rid of the gold color on my new wr250r.

[@bigair0176]

You can buy them from Amazon or eBay. I have even seen them on fortnine if your in canada

[@AtomicTreBomb]

so all the cables and lines on the handlebars are long enough to accomadate this without any excess tension?

[@bigair0176]

Yes. I haven’t changed a thing other then the mods in this vid. There is enough slack in the harness to make it work. Love the setup. Works well.

[@floatnorthcounty5010]

Nice video - Do you know where I can buy the throttle tube insert that you happen to have? I am running into the same problem where my throttle tube is too long and the Zeta hand guards that I am installing did not come with the insert. Thanks.

[@bigair0176]

So depending where you are but looks like acerbis and tusk make inserts. I’m sure any motorcycle dealer, Fort nine and other online places sell them. I would try your local dealer First. They look to be under 20$ most places.

[@anonymous_friend]

Did you find an insert for this setup? I'm about to order all of this stuff, but I don't want to run into any snags when it comes time to install.

[@gopperpot]

I’m having trouble finding those risers. Do you have a link?

[@bigair0176]

They are just a Cnc aluminum ones from Amazon. There are a ton of companies that make em. Reasonably priced and seem to work great!

[@richardconnoly]

Is there an improvement when standing up? I am 6.2 with a 32-inch inseam and I find the stock WR setup cramped, especially when riding up hills.

[@bigair0176]

I found in the seated position I didn’t have to slouch a lot. I already had a CR high bend bars from the ones I replaced. The pro taper is certainly a nicer bar for sure. The riser makes the bars higher by like 3/4inch. I’m only 5,8 with 32 inch inseam. I haven’t taken them off-road yet and tested standing up but I’m sure the risers of 3/4 inch taller is a little nicer. Now having said that the cables and wires wouldn’t be able to handle much more extension without pulling the tank off and trying to find extra length on cables and wires.

[@talkingshed1865]

I'm about to do this tomorrow, I bought t the oversized risers then realized the hardware won't let me tighten from underneath so I'm gonna go this way even tho I think the 3/4 in rise makes it weaker. How's it been so far?

[@bigair0176]

I love it. It has a more ergonomic feeling to it. I found I sat up right which took pressure off shoulders and arms. Glad I did it. Also doesn’t feel so claustrophobic. Sounds funny but it feels so much more open.

[@BananaBoat629]

You in PDX?

[@bigair0176]

No sir. BC

[@mikehunt5626]

G'day mate, I am trying to find the actual risers you used but am having problems finding them in Amazon, I can see the same ones but shorter than what you used and I do want the same size you have. do you have a direct link to the ones you purchased please as the ones I can see will be too low. Cheers buddy.

[@bigair0176]

JFG RACING 1 1/8" Black CNC... www.amazon.ca/dp/B0713V4NZ3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@mikehunt5626]

@@bigair0176 Many thanks, mate. order placed.

[@bigair0176]

@@mikehunt5626 glad to help!