Can I move the steering post forward on a '10 M8 SP?

[backcountryislife]

If you are looking at getting a new steering post, look at an 06. The 06 posts are shorter then the 07, and due to the angle of the post will give you a more forward starting point to go straight up or forward. You would need more rise and possibly the 06 or similar bar to get the height you need, but it would be easier and may steer a bit better.

DO NOT do this on the newer sleds, there is a reason they changed to the new style, it will hit the motor. (on the 1000, for sure, on the 8 I'm not 100% positive)

I gave serious thought to doing that on my sled for exactly that reason though.

 

[backcountryislife]

Has any one tried moving the upper mount forward a inch or two. Seems like it could be done by notching some plastic and building a mount. I haven't looked at how close it would come to the motor yet. If its to close maybe one could move the bottom of the post back and the top forward to even it out. If I ever find time I'm going to try it.

So do you mean putting a spacer behind the bushing at the top? (where the new bdx unit goes) I'm thinking that you wouldn't be able to get both jugs off after that, but I could be wrong. I just remember something being really tight to the post last time I tore down. Other than that, I see that being a simple solution, you may need a shorter steering link if you go far though.