Bent my post really bad to the side, i planned on straightening it but i know they have a factory bend and i don't know what that is. My bottom mount is fine and where it bolt to bulkhead is fine, but on the bottom front of the post there is a flange and it looks messed up. I know this is a thread somewhere but my search feature doesn't work i just takes me back to he main site, i don't want to buy a new post if possible, if anyone knew the angle and how it was factory that'd be great and i could reinforce it myself
07 m8 steering post
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arctic2009
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you need to post a picture so we can see what you are talking about.
Aftermarket post?
When you say "what i'm talking about" do you mean what part or what's wrong with the part?
If what part: it is the vertical steering post that bolts to the bulkhead and runs up to the handlebars.
If what's wrong: it is bent forward and to the left, but i decided i can't fix it so looking for how to replace it.
Decided it's not worth straightening, so i tossed it. Dealer priced my over 90 bucks for the same stock one, so i'm looking for something aftermarket that maybe is a little bit sturdier, i remember reading Wildchild somewhere in the forum a while back, any info on this?
When you say "what i'm talking about" do you mean what part or what's wrong with the part?
If what part: it is the vertical steering post that bolts to the bulkhead and runs up to the handlebars.
If what's wrong: it is bent forward and to the left, but i decided i can't fix it so looking for how to replace it.
Decided it's not worth straightening, so i tossed it. Dealer priced my over 90 bucks for the same stock one, so i'm looking for something aftermarket that maybe is a little bit sturdier, i remember reading Wildchild somewhere in the forum a while back, any info on this?
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arctic2009
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you do not want stronger, you want a post that has give. or a pivot point on the handlebars. Get a wildchild T top post and use a riser set up. that way when you eat the bars, it will pivot instead of bending again. Do a google search for wildchild t top post and it should bring up the thread.
Thanks for the suggestion! that makes sense!
Would that only pivot front to back? i actually bent it rolling the sled not from banging it
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arctic2009
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Yes, but it will still create a pivot point and in a roll your bars will more than likely turn anyway.. A stronger post will only cause something to bend elsewhere, I.E. handlebars, or crack your bulkhead.
Okay thanks for the help! I'll call and order one tomorrow
This, second option from the bottom in the drop down menu
http://canadasledparts.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-product.cgi?d=canada-sled-parts&item=30196
Funny, Wildchild ships a whole post for $29, CA to USA, C3 charges $40 for a couple ounce baggie... He's a good dude to buy from, you'll never need another post I'd bet.
http://canadasledparts.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-product.cgi?d=canada-sled-parts&item=30196
Funny, Wildchild ships a whole post for $29, CA to USA, C3 charges $40 for a couple ounce baggie... He's a good dude to buy from, you'll never need another post I'd bet.
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