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bbrad mulvey
05-19-2005, 01:21 PM
Im unsure since I see just about every one running everything. Is it just personal preference or is there one that is better than the next?
I was thinking either the RPM stem or the Roll Designs stem?
Are those good choices?
thanks
brad
400exrider707
05-19-2005, 01:41 PM
Im a fan of the houser ones as they seem to be a little lower in price and they seem better made. Notice the gussets right where the stem meets the handleabar mount on the housers. The big dollar ones dont even have that:eek2:
cdalejef
05-19-2005, 01:47 PM
I also like the Houser. The Roll Design one is not good at all, they cast the lower portion of their stem and I have seen them snap.
Tater450R
05-19-2005, 04:11 PM
Is the Houser's an anti-vibration stem?
mike nash
05-19-2005, 07:54 PM
Buddy flipped my 450 and Roll stem was bent beyond reason, I hope there are better ones out there. Good luck.
bbrad mulvey
05-19-2005, 11:58 PM
cool Im glad you guys told me that because that is what I was leaning towards was a Roll Design. So I will stay away from that. Any Rpm users out there? So you guys are very happy with Houser?
cdalejef
05-20-2005, 05:53 AM
Originally posted by Tater450R
Is the Houser's an anti-vibration stem? Yes
6858-400ex
05-20-2005, 08:07 AM
how about lonestar
TBD
05-20-2005, 08:24 AM
Originally posted by mike nash
Buddy flipped my 450 and Roll stem was bent beyond reason, I hope there are better ones out there. Good luck.

What would you rather have bend the stem or the frame? I think it would cost you a lot more to replace the frame. When you crash something has to give.
rob-u/21
05-20-2005, 09:31 AM
The new leagers are realy nice. I like the top part. Also, golden west cycle make their own stems now, and are very reasonably priced.
bradley300
05-20-2005, 10:11 AM
Originally posted by TBD
What would you rather have bend the stem or the frame? I think it would cost you a lot more to replace the frame. When you crash something has to give.

i would rather bend a cheap stem than an overpriced one!
400exrider707
05-20-2005, 12:30 PM
D and D motorsports (who are big with snowmobiles) sell 4130 steering stems for $150
mike nash
05-20-2005, 12:47 PM
TBD, What should bend 1st handlebars or steering stem? My handlebars were fine. I would rather replace $70 handlebars than $300 stem.
meangreen400ex
05-20-2005, 12:51 PM
Burgard also sells a stem thats cheap in price but I don't know about their quality

ARS-FX sells stems too
Johnny_G
05-20-2005, 03:56 PM
Originally posted by bradley300
i would rather bend a cheap stem than an overpriced one!

Buy Lonestar and then you wont have to worry about bending stems.
rob-u/21
05-20-2005, 07:50 PM
Every stem will bend at one time or another.