For eastern (PA, NJ, DE) Hare Scrambles A and B class I used 28 inch bars with full wrap Bark Busters brand (no shields).
Same area ECEA enduros (B and C class) I used 26 inch bars with full wrap Bark Busters (no shields) giving me roughly 27 inch width. The narrow bars were easier in tight eastern woods and the narrow width allowed for quicker steering response to get around those trees.
Colorado single track didn't give me enough concern to cut down bars or use protection as I was used to eastern tight trails. Only whacked fingers a couple of times over the years. I will say our riding group thought I was nuts!
I now use full wrap Cycra with shields in CO because they came on the '18 300 I bought (used). I use them now for a folding mirror (I'm street legal) and route chart for our planned rides.
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2018 GG 300 GP
2014 GG 300 Racing E
2002 ATK 605 Dual Sport
2003 KX/KDX 220 hybrid
2021 Kawasaki KRX 1000 Trail Edition
1974-86 Vintage Can Ams, SWMs, Puchs, etc.
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