Which Renthal bars are best for XT660R touring?
 

Afternoon all,

I'm in the process of prepping my XTR for the big trip next year and have moved on to the OE handlebars which I discovered (after low-siding on a roundabout this weekend) are made of cheese!

Decided to get some Renthal bars and having had a quick look at their website am now completely confused. Am i right in assuming that the 7/8 bars will be more than strong enough for job (ie taking the dropping/abuse expected on such a trip) or should I look at the pricier FatBars?

The next question is which of the dozens of models within each of these ranges should I go with. I've had look at their comparison chart which measures width, height, rise etc but am a bit lost.

What I want are bars that will take being dropped, sit a little higher for occasional standing whilst on poorer surfaces and will be comfy for touring. I don't to have to replace cables so the more extreme ones are out.

Anyone had any experience on this or got Renthals on the XT660R? what did you use?

thanks in advance.....

The choice of bars is a purely personal thing - what you think is "a little higher for occasional standing whilst on poorer surfaces and will be comfy for touring", may be different for someone else!
Don't bother with FatBars - this will involve unnecessary expense and hassle to convert the top yoke.
M&P (Swansea) have a good range & cheap!