Race Safer Pro nerfs - redux

New for 2010: TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars

This off season, Tarantula Performance Racing finished designs for the new Race Safer Pro nerf bar and heel guard combination for release at the start of the 2010 season.

TPR set out to create a more secure platform for ATV racers. For 20 years, nearly every ATV nerf bar manufacturer has accepted the industry standard flat nerf bar design. TPR's new Race Safer Pro nerfs drastically improve rider safety with some simple and effective changes to the standard nerf bar design.

THE BAR

The Race Safer Pro nerf bars feature five specially designed outer bar bends. The front of the nerf bars mount between the a-arms and engine mounts, where the bar extends outward on each side away from the quad before two slight bends direct the bar towards the rear of the ATV. The bends near the front mount tuck the nerf bar close to the front wheel – minimizing the chance of another ATV’s wheel becoming stuck and causing a crash – without impacting turning radius or suspension travel.

The third, and most important, bend changes the angle at which the outer bar runs parallel to the lower frame rail. The Pocket Bar bend change in degree pitches the outer bar up towards the rider. The Pocket Bar bend protects the rider from the wheels of a competitor by reducing the possibility of another ATV wheel reaching the rider’s lower extremities. The Pocket Bar bend drastically improves upon the industry standard flat nerf bar design.

The fourth and fifth bends shape the heel guard. These bends simplify the design to help save weight, but they also allow for a strong, durable mounting system. The aluminum nerf bar tubing slides into the foot pegs, which are constructed of T-6061 aluminum. The nerfs then mount to the stock rear fender bracket or frame depending upon the model.

THE PEG

Foot peg teeth on the TPR Race Safer Pro nerfs are angled five degrees in toward the quad. The angled teeth work in conjunction with a rider’s natural standing position to prevent the rider’s boot from sliding unintentionally towards the edge of the extended peg. The pitch of the pegs increases as they extend away from the frame to offer the rider a solid, secure platform. For Yamaha’s new YFZ450R and YFZ450X, the Race Safer Pro foot pegs are one inch lower than stock.

All mounting points on the TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars align precisely and eliminate the often frustrating extra steps required when installing other nerf bars. The nerfs utilize factory hardware for installation, but the additional hardware required for some ATV models is included.

THE NET

Nylon netting on the Race Safer Pro nerfs is stitched and riveted for added strength. The front netting wraps around the lower frame rail, and the heel guard netting threads through a mount included with the nerfs. TPR’s netting fixtures also differ from most other designs and were developed so the netting tightens at each mounting point when pressure is applied.

Color-matching foot pegs are available in three color options. The pegs and nerfs are available in textured black, blue and red and also are available in a standard polished aluminum finish.

To order a set of Race Safer Pro nerf bars, contact Tarantula Performance Racing at 330-273-1123.