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Steering Stop bolts necessary?
Ok after the first time out on the XC300, I hate how "short" the turning radius is. Had 3 "moments" where I hit a tree in the outside exiting a corner bc the bike stopped turning when I was expecting it to go a little more.
Can't I just remove these things? I have some beefy radiator guards that would hit the lower clamp. It would take a BIG get off to damage something in my opinion. What say the wise men of this forum? Thanks
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Blanco Current ride: 2009 WR450 Previously owned: 12 Gas Gas XC300R, 06 WR450, 06 YZ250, 05 Gas Gas EC250, 05 KTM 450EXC, 02 KX250 w/EG310 kit, 03 YZ250F Last edited by Bandit9; 09-25-2013 at 09:30 PM. |
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That is my biggest complaint with my bike. I don't recommend taking them out, but I ground down the bolt heads till it all but touches the frame. once you get the feel of the bike it's not too bad. I pick just a slightly wider line with the front wheel in the tight stuff.
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Thanks Ham. How much would you say you ground off the bolt? 2/3 of it?
It's pretty weird to have to consciously think about that after never having to think about a steering stop before. I'm even noticing the difference just moving the bike around in my garage.
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Blanco Current ride: 2009 WR450 Previously owned: 12 Gas Gas XC300R, 06 WR450, 06 YZ250, 05 Gas Gas EC250, 05 KTM 450EXC, 02 KX250 w/EG310 kit, 03 YZ250F |
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You'll get used to it
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You have never ridden Lousiana woods, eh?
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Didn't say he'd like it, just that he'd get used to it
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Agree with what "twowheels" says. I ride very tight wood trails. You'll get used to it. Trust me or us.....
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Only time I noticed it was when I was pushing the bike around. The 13 has changed where the stops hit but really dont notice the difference in the woods.
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I took washers (that are under those bolts) away. It helped little.
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Steve your comment reminds me of something my grandfather used to say:
"You will get used to anything if you do it long enough ... even hanging!"
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