Steering stem bushing

[Michael18]

Has anybody on here know of anybody that is making a better bottom steering stem bushing for the Z. I go through about 1 a month and they are a pain in the arse to change. If anybody knows of anything pm me and let me know.

[MY450R]

lonestar may have a better option

[max22679]

GOOD LUCK, if you find one let me know. I've had to replace mine twice, and your right, they are a pain to change.

[quad]

Someone over on Zcentral was machining them.Do a search over there and you will finf it.It was made out of brass.Said to work really well.I hope this helps.

[popo]

I figured out the cause of bushings wearing out.

There is a rubber o-ring that needs to used on the top of the bushing and bottom to seal out any sand,dirt and other crap that grings away at the plastic that gets in between the stem sleeve and bushing.

I did this with mine and have not had to replace one since.

[Michael18]

Thanks for the reply guys. Popo i think i am going to try that. I am thinking of machining one out of soft brass and seeing how thast holds up. Thanks, Michael

[quad]

popo..where did you get the o rings?What size are they?

[MY450R]

now that i think about it ..,.i believe i used the stocker when i replaced my stem
never had a problem with it

[bobby bo]

how do you know when the bushing needs to be replaced?? hard steering or??

[max22679]

There's going to be a lot of slop in the stering from left to right. The reason is, your hole stering stem is moving left to right, not just your handle bars. Check your stem often, and if you feel a little play in it, thats your bushing going bad.

[zu71whit]

I am checking into having brass steering stem bushings made. Im not sure of the price yet but they will be reasonable. Let me know if your interested.

[indyZrider]

im in

[zu71whit]

Here is the ebay item # 150057587930. They are a little higher than expected because of the design fee and the price of brass right now.

[TRFOXX]

im trying to find these steeringstem bearings.. i have some slop in my stearing left to right. does any one know where i could get some ..?
thanks

[zu71whit]

Ebay Item number: 150086544545

[Sprinterx]

Just an FYI, be sure to check the end of the shaft for wear also. A new bushing won't do much to eliminate the slop if the shaft is worn out.

[jherbie28]

i have a houser stem and mark at houser told me to use a stock 400ex stem clamp bushing at the top but there is a lot of play back and forth anybody have this problem?