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Foxrage
06-07-2002, 08:08 PM
Well i finally bent my stem where it scratches the plastic. Is it possible to bend it back. I guess i should be getting a new one if i keep my 400ex but if i sell it do think i could straiten it. If i dont sell it can someone post pics of aftermarket one on there quads and how they like it. I think i am going to get laeger??? Thanks
Crypted1
06-07-2002, 08:12 PM
I have a houser one on my 400 and like it but wish i had a RPM. If i had it to do all over again i would buy the RPM stem.
NJ300ex
06-07-2002, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by Crypted1
I have a houser one on my 400 and like it but wish i had a RPM. If i had it to do all over again i would buy the RPM stem.

Why? Can you please list why and what the differences between them are?
Dave400ex
06-07-2002, 09:10 PM
I think a lot of Guys like the RPM because it has a Lifetime Warranty. I would get a Laeger. My Brother has a Laeger and it is Sweet. Has held up so far.
Foxrage
06-07-2002, 09:28 PM
whats RPM website?? Humm now thats hard i really like laeger but Rpm sounds mighty good.
Crypted1
06-07-2002, 09:47 PM
the RPM stem is hardened 7 times before they ship them out. RPM hardenes the entire stem. Most stems are only hardened at the base and the top were the clamp bolt on. I seen guys endo over a double and land on the stem and it did not bend. the RPM stem is the best stem out there. just my .02 oh another thing a RPM stem will never be chromed by RPM. The chroming process actually makes the wall of the stem thinner making it a bit weaker.
Dave400ex
06-07-2002, 10:01 PM
How much are the RPM Stems?
kabd69667
06-08-2002, 06:08 AM
Yes, you can bend it back. You have to heat up the stem though first, but heating it will make it weaker. I'd reccommend just buying another stocker for now, they're only $50.
400exRacerX
06-08-2002, 01:48 PM
No you dont have to heat it. They put the stem on a jig and spin it while straightening it.
stocktires
06-08-2002, 02:30 PM
I'll sell you my 250r stem with a Nac's bar clamp! I'll sell it for $40, its never been bent, its black.
kabd69667
06-08-2002, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by 400exRacerX
No you dont have to heat it. They put the stem on a jig and spin it while straightening it.
I've never heard of anything like that. Sounds like it works though. When i straightened mine, we heated it in a press and then straightened it. It hasn't bent since
Sparky416ex
06-09-2002, 11:16 AM
I would go with the lonestar chrome....
stocktires
06-10-2002, 12:46 AM
I jus bought a new burguard Stem for only $175, I'll let you know how I like it.