1" to 2" play in my steering? help!!!

[huffdaddy_400EX]

OK, I have an issue with the steering on my z400. When sitting on the quad and with both hands on the grips I can turn the bars about 1-2 inches without the wheels moving. This is way too much play.

I have checked the stem, bearings, tie rods...and they all seem fine. Does anyone know what I should look at next? The steering on my ex is tight and clean...I have ridden Z's before and never had the issue.

Any help would be appriciated.

[Jersey450R]

check the bushing on the clamp that holds your stem in place. might need a new one.

[TheFontMaster]

Have someone sit on the quad and move the handlebars while you look ove all the compnents of the sterring again. The main things I would check is the berring in the bottom of the stem, the tie rods for any bends, and the tie rod ends.

[Pappy]

if your getting that much movement without the wheels moving, you should have no problem finding what is loose bent or generally jacked up:)

[huffdaddy_400EX]

turned out the bushing was worn, I replaced it and it's 100% better now