Description
Some bars get bought once and forgotten; this ProTaper SE reed bend gets bought again because the Henry/Reed bend shape keeps ending up back on the bike after a crash or a bar swap. The Henry/Reed shape is a signature, pro-tuned sweep with an aggressive forward lean, which makes it a favorite with riders chasing a factory-style cockpit and a more committed, forward-weighted stance on the gas. Compared to the rest of the SE lineup, it is a bend built off pro-level input, sharper in its lean than the standard house bends, and the pulled-back sweep keeps the grips close to the rider without stacking extra height into the cockpit.
Features and Benefits
- 7/8 in. (22.2mm) bar diameter, the standard cockpit size most motocross and off-road machines still run
- High-strength aerospace aluminum alloy tubing rated at 70,000 psi tensile strength
- Crossbar clamps CNC-machined from 6061 aluminum, bonded on with aerospace-quality polymer rather than welded, so there is no heat-affected zone to crack later
- Henry/Reed bend geometry, a signature pro-tuned sweep and one of several bend shapes ProTaper offers across the SE range
- A deep blue anodized finish that will not flake or peel the way cheap paint does, which also resists chipping in a rock garden the way painted bars do not
Under the finish is a high-strength aerospace-grade aluminum alloy rated to 70,000 psi, giving the tube the kind of strength-to-weight ratio that keeps flex predictable instead of springy. Riders who have cracked a welded crossbar clamp on impact will notice the difference here; the bonded-clamp design spreads load instead of concentrating it at a weld seam, which is a common failure point on cheaper bars.
This specific bar is the Henry/Reed bend, done in Blue with a deep blue anodized finish that will not flake or peel the way cheap paint does. It is a straight swap for a stock or worn 7/8 in. bar using your existing clamps, grips, and controls. Part number 025313. This is a genuine ProTaper part sold and stocked by IPD Racing, not a drop-shipped aftermarket copy, and it ships from a warehouse that actually checks part numbers before it packs the box. If you are unsure whether this bend or height matches your current setup, reach out to IPD Racing before you order and we will help you match it up.
