TPR's new YouTube channel

Tarantula Performance Racing has gone mainstream with the launch of its new YouTube channel, TPRquads, this week.

TPR's first video, an overview of the Race Safer Pro Nerf Bars, is posted below. But be sure to follow the link and subscribe to TPRquads for updates on how-to features, product reviews and quad riding and racing action.

Product Review: TPR nerf bars

TPR Race Safer PRO Nerf Bars

MSRP: $369.95

WHAT IS IT? Tarantula Performance Racing's Race Safer Pro nerf bars break the mold when it comes to conventional ATV nerf bars. These bars offer an increased level of protection to the rider via the "Pocket Bar Bend," which turns up at an angle from the front of the quad towards the rear integrated heel guard. This outer bar, unlike conventional flat nerf bars, does a better job of keeping a competitor's wheels from reaching your legs. And it helps keep your boots planted on the foot pegs if you get squirrelly at an inopportune time out on the track, trail or dunes.

HITS: These nerf bars mount up in a matter of minutes. No bending or ratchet straps needed. They practically fall onto the quad because the mounts are designed with such tight tolerances. The pegs are wide and extremely grippy, and the heel guard netting reduces weight without sacrificing security.

MISSES: We haven't encountered a single problem or failure in more than a year of testing with these nerf bars. They are more suited for motocross due to their width, so some XC riders might be less comfortable dodging trees with them.

THE VERDICT: These nerf bars, unlike some that claim to revolutionize nerf bar design, actually did break away from the traditional flat bar design. The aluminum nerfs are light weight yet strong, and the steel pegs offer a great deal of support. If you're a motocross racer who wants the latest and greatest, this should be your next set of nerf bars.

RATING: 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10

Contact: www.tprusa.com  330-273-3456

R&D - Part 2

New foot pegs for Race Safer Pro nerf bars

Stronger, lowered pegs will make you safer and faster

In R&D part one, we explained how every product at Tarantula Performance Racing undergoes a rigorous research and development phase before it hits the market and gets bolted onto your quad. In R&D Part 2, we're going to show you the results of that process with the re-designed foot pegs on the TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars.

Before.... and after. The picture on the left shows our original design for the foot pegs on the TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars. The picture on the right shows the production design for the pegs. The re-designed pegs are made of thicker material and feature more bracing for added strength, yet the slimmer design of the new pegs did not add weight over the original.

Testing on the pegs showed they stood up well to the abuse of motocross riding, but we wanted to make them even stronger. The thickness of the material used for the pegs was increased to one-eighth inch steel. Additional bracing near the frame mount improves the peg durability for handling hard bottoming situations. The added bracing maintained the large drainage areas to allow mud and stones to fall through the pegs.

The pro-peg style foot pegs use the same mounting system, which allows the nerf bar to slide easily onto the peg bar mount. The peg teeth also retain their 5 degree angle towards the quad, which fits naturally with a rider's stance. These new pegs are also slightly lower than the original design and are a little more than one inch lower than the stock YFZR pegs. For most models, the pegs are approximately 1 inch lower than stock.

The new pegs have proven to greatly improve cornering by keeping the rider's body weight lower on the quad. The added leverage of the longer pegs allows the rider to more easily whip the rear wheels of the quad out when power sliding through a corner. The lowered pegs also greatly reduced leg fatigue compared to stock height pegs by reducing the rider's time spent in transition between sitting and standing.

The Race Safer Pro nerf bars are available for most sport ATV models, including the Yamaha YFZ450R and YFZ450 models, the TRX450R, Raptor 250, Kawasaki KFX450 and Suzuki LTR 450.

To order a set of TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars for your quad, call TPR at 330-273-3456.

R&D at its finest

New foot peg design for TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars

Your feet are about to get much more comfortable.

Intense. That's the best way to describe the research and development efforts we put forth here at Tarantula Performance Racing. And our latest batch of hard work is about to pay off for you in a big way.

The extended, pro-peg style foot pegs available on every set of TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars were just put through an extensive re-design to improve their strength while retaining their unique, superior gripping characteristics.

Tarantula Performance Racing's Race Safer Pro nerf bar, shown on the TPR project YFZ450R.

The peg teeth retain their 5 degree angle towards the quad, which fits naturally with a rider's stance.  Additional bracing increases the strength along with the use of a thicker material to shape the pegs themselves. The mounting system has been retained and still bolts on just as effortlessly as before.

But now, the most secure ATV nerf bars on the market just made your ride even safer. So splurge on yourself with a set of TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars. Your riding boots, and your feet, will thank you.



And that's why we test, test and test again. We work at the shop, behind the welder mask, at the track and on the computer to improve our products so you have the best part available. Sometimes it takes a crash to test durability. Other times, a good solid day of pushing the limits at the track is enough to prove we've got a part to make your seat time that much better. Because when our parts hold up to our demands, we're happy. And we know you'll be, too.

To order a set of TPR Race Safer Pro nerf bars for your quad, call TPR at 330-273-3456.