Steering stem height question

[0sikshee]

I'm 6'3" and currently have a stock stem with 7/8 pro taper atv high bend. It feels like I'm hunched over when I'm standing. Is a +2 enough or does anyone run a +3. I know it's all in rider preference just want to see what the taller people are running. Any & all help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Craig B]

I'm 6'2 and I have the same bars you have. I had Fireball make me a +1 +1 and it's alot higher. I think +2 is more than enough.

[sheerider11]

I'm 6'3" as well. I have a +2+1 with flexx bars

So I have higher bars then any pro taper or renthal.

But I love it. I can cruise standing and the bars are at my hands. I'm not reaching down. Riding is super comfortable actually with the bars that high as well

[0sikshee]

Does it feel goofy like"ape hangers" when sitting?

[sheerider11]

Does it feel goofy like"ape hangers" when sitting?

People say it looks like that. But it's super comfortable.

[0sikshee]

Looks like a +2 is going to be ordered tonight. I know fireball makes quality products. Is that what everyone is running?

[sheerider11]

Looks like a +2 is going to be ordered tonight. I know fireball makes quality products. Is that what everyone is running?

I came across an lsr for a good deal. But I would run fireball no problem.

[m671054]

+2+1 lsr with cr high bars and precision clamps. 6'0 tall. Super compfortable. Shouldve done this years ago. Riding in a standing position is way better. Look into down and back pegs also.

[Zillaguy]

Im 6-3 and run a LSR +1 with anti vibe clamp, and Pro Taper ATV High bend. With the antivibe stem and the +1 it's actually about a true +2 higher than stock. It's comfortable, but took some getting used to while sitting at first. But while standing i can stand perfectly upright and still be able to reach the bars solidly.

 

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[guns4children]

Tall people problems. Glad I found another advantage to being short. That and I don't have to duck when walking in basements.

[Dunatic619]

But you're the last to know when it rains. I run +2+1 stem and pro taper atv high bends. Working out well so far. But I'm 6' with gorilla arms.

[Chukkinsod]

Good question...I believe glass hoods also require a higher bar to clear...at least RB. Stock stem too short bars hit

[0sikshee]

Good question...I believe glass hoods also require a higher bar to clear...at least RB. Stock stem too short bars hit

thanks. Good to know.