We've started replacing the stock parts on the Tarantula Performance Racing project Yamaha 2009 YFZ450R motocross build with performance products from our sponsors. In this post, we'll show you how we upgraded our hand protection and comfort with some parts from Cycra and Spider Grips.
The YFZR comes stock with a decent set of aluminum Pro Taper handlebars, which are much stronger and have a lower, race-oriented profile compared to the stock bars most quads once rolled out of the factory with. We're sticking with the stock bars until we have to replace them out of necessity. But we wanted to improve our grip and add some protection for our mits.
First, we stripped the stock grips and removed all the controls and switches to add our Spider SLT grips. We sprayed the inside of our grips with brake cleaner to install them. The brake cleaner helps the grips slide on, but it also corrodes the rubber grip and helps it adhere like glue to the bars.
Next, we added a thin layer of eletrical tape where all the controls and lever mounts attach to the bars. The tape keeps the bars from getting scratched through metal to metal contact.
We also left all the levers "loose" on the bars, so they remain tight enough for riding but will rotate rather than break during a crash. The electrical tape helps here by allowing the controls to spin rather than snap.
Our Cycra Stealth handguards offer adjustable mounting options for optimal protection by mounting either over or under the levers. We mounted our guards over our levers. The guards bolted on easily and provide a wide coverage area without cluttering up our handlebars.
The Cycra guards add some style and protection to the TPR project YFZ450R handlebars.
The Spider hand grips are a much more comfortable option than the stock grips and help reduce vibration. And the Cycra handguards fit the looks of the YFZR well while helping protect our hands from roost. Both products will help us ride harder, longer.
We'll be cleaning up our quad even more throughout the week with the addition of front and rear Galfer brake lines, a parking brake block off, RPM Dominator II axle, CV4 silicone coolant hoses and a Hinson clutch cover. Check back for updates as we continue building the TPR project YFZ450R.
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