Frame & Crash Protectors
About Frame & Crash Protectors
Almost everything in this category is a nerf bar. Nerf bars are tube guards along the sides of an ATV that sit beside the rider's feet and the rear tires. They keep boots from slipping off the footwell, keep feet away from the tires and shield the sides of the machine from rocks and trees. Sport quad riders fit them for protection, and owners replace bent or broken ones after a crash.
The main decision is fit. Nerf bars are made for a model and a range of years, and the listings are named by machine, such as Honda TRX models, the Yamaha Raptor, YFZ and Banshee, the Honda 300EX and the Kawasaki KFX450R. Pick yours by model and year. Several finishes are listed, including black, silver and two-tone combinations such as natural and red. Check the bar's width if the machine goes on a trailer or through narrow trails, and look at the bar and its mounts for bends and cracks after a hard hit.
Brands in this category include SW-Motech, Moose Offroad, DG Performance and Motorsport Products. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. Other protection is in Engine Guards, Skid Plates, Sliders & Spools and Additional Guards & Protection, all part of Guards & Protection.
FAQs on ATV nerf bars
What do nerf bars do on an ATV?
Nerf bars are tubes beside the footwells that keep your boots on the machine and away from the rear tires. They also protect the sides of the machine from rocks and trees. They are common on sport quads.
How do I know which nerf bars fit my quad?
Nerf bars are model and year specific, because the frame's mounting points differ. Check the machine name and years in the listing, such as Honda TRX '87-'09 or Yamaha YFZ '09-'16. The Ride Finder narrows the list.
How are nerf bars attached?
They bolt to mounting points on the frame, and the listing's hardware or the maker's instructions will show where. Tighten the bolts to the machine maker's specification, and check them regularly, since vibration and impacts can loosen them.
Should I replace nerf bars after a crash?
Inspect them. A bent tube may still be usable if straight, but a crack, a kink or a bent mount weakens the bar and should be replaced. Check the frame mounts for damage at the same time.
Does the color of the nerf bar matter?
The color of a nerf bar matters only for looks. Listings give colors and two-tone combinations such as natural and red or silver and red, so pick one that suits your machine. Fit, strength and attachment are what matter for protection.
