NERFS BAR XRW RACING

Nerve bars are an absolutely essential safety feature on sport quads. In fact, they're compulsory in competition. They protect you from stones thrown by the front wheels, but above all they prevent your feet from slipping under the rear wheels if they leave the footrests after a jump or a dangerous manoeuvre!

There are 2 types of nerf bars:

Standard nerf bars:

These are the simplest type, known as standard nerf bars. Quick enough to fit on the quad, they attach to your original footrests and do not include heel supports (also called HELL GUARD ). XRW offers a whole range of standard 100% aluminum nerf bars. Note that XRW also offers aluminum heel supports, which are much stronger than the original plastic. The front end is often a through-hole in the chassis, just in front of the engine. At this point, depending on the manufacturer, there are 2 possible attachments: the 2 nerf bars are either nested together, or mounted on a bracket using an engine mount on either side of the quad.

Pro peg nerf bars:

The most advanced and effective nerf bars are called "PRO PEGS". Since "Pegs" means "footrest", this type of nerf bar has its own footrests. These can be 100% aluminum, like XRW's R1 MAXX, or steel, like the Q1 PRO. In the latter case, the footrest teeth are much more efficient and will wear much more slowly than 100% aluminum teeth. We should also add that XRW's Q1 PRO features a double row of teeth: one 100% aluminum + one 100% stainless steel, for maximum grip. What's more, the external shape of the footrest is raised to provide mega support for cornering. This type of footrest is truly the most effective on the market.

What's more, PRO PEGS nerf bars feature integrated heel guards. These can be in the form of tubes, like the R1 MAXX, aluminum plates like the R1 or Q2, or nets like the Q1 PRO. We often recommend the "aluminum bar" or "net" version to our customers, as it won't hold back elements such as dirt, mud, sand or stones that might be stored there, and would make the whole thing heavier as well as hampering foot positioning. But in dry weather, or for use as a super-quader, the Q2 nerf bars with their grooved aluminum heel plates will do just fine!

Mounting tip for nerf bars pro pegs:

PRO PEGS nerf bars won't use the original footrests. When fitting them, you'll need to remove them and replace them with the tubes supplied in the kit, onto which the "footrest" parts of your new PRO PEGS nerf bars will be fitted.

In any case, assembling a pair of nerf bars requires no special knowledge or skill. A set of open-end wrenches is all you need. You may also need a standard drill to fix the PRO PEGS nerf bars to their footrest brackets. In this case, all you need to do is drill through them and install the through-bolts supplied. An explanatory diagram is always supplied.

Maintenance:

Nerf bars don't require any particular maintenance, but you do need to keep a close eye on the condition of the straps, and change them as soon as it seems necessary! This is imperative, as it's the straps that hold your feet in place and ensure their safety. It's worth pointing out that it will be compulsory in UFOLEP or FFM for the nerf bar straps to join the lower part of the frame, to prevent your feet from slipping through, which could be catastrophic.