Extended Steering Stems?

[QuadManKev]

I was looking at possibly buying a new steering stem for my LTR but i was wondering what you guys thought. im not sure whether to get a taller one or stock height, or whether or not to get it 1" forward. what are yall's thoughts on this?

[boricua]

i dont think there is any performance gain, just rider comfort. if your tall....have a long reach....taller stems, forward +1 could make you feel a bit more comfortable on your machine. most aftermarket ones are really strong....so.

[JW450R1]

it's rider compfort.i have 450r with +1 stem.i love it.

[FUELATV]

I went +1 taller and anti-vibe on my LTR450. I also used TAG CR high bend bars. This set up will raise your totalbar height about 1/2 or so. This set up feels perfect.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/FUELATV2005/BAILEYEASTERBUNNY34.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/FUELATV2005/LTR450GRAPHICS9.jpg

[1fst400]

you need to take that ltr throu a mud puttle or somthing. Its making me jelous.

[TBD]

Can someone show me a plus 1" forward stem. I keep hearing people reffer to a plus 1" forward stem and have yet to see one. I've seen a lot of 16mm forward stems which is the norm when moving it forward.

[xsr_racing28c]

I've never heard of a set forward stem, usually the +1 or +2 refers to it being taller... I have a +2 houser on my 450r and love it. The aftermarket stems tend to be built alot stronger than the stockers as well

[TBD]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
I've never heard of a set forward stem, usually the +1 or +2 refers to it being taller... I have a +2 houser on my 450r and love it. The aftermarket stems tend to be built alot stronger than the stockers as well
I know there is not a 1" forward stem. I was just bieng sarcastic because people keep mentioning 1" forward stems. My stems and several others are moved forward but 16mm only. Some are 0 forward as well but not 1".

[QuadManKev]

Originally posted by TBD
I know there is not a 1" forward stem. I was just bieng sarcastic because people keep mentioning 1" forward stems. My stems and several others are moved forward but 16mm only. Some are 0 forward as well but not 1".

lonestar racing has the option on their site for +1 forward placement. please explain?

[TBD]

Originally posted by QuadManKev
lonestar racing has the option on their site for +1 forward placement. please explain?
I'll go check there site but I'm sure it is some sort of typo because I've seen a lot of Lonestar stems and they have all been 0 forward or 16mm. The Lonestar site also suggest you run 4.5 degrees negative camber also.

[WhiteYFZ]

im about 5'2 or 5'3 and i have tag bars, with a burgard +1 stem

[QuadManKev]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
im about 5'2 or 5'3 and i have tag bars, with a burgard +1 stem

one of the reasons im asking about this is because im 5'6 or 5'7 and i plan on racing MX and doing some little FMX for the hell of it. im running cr high bars, and im buying a new steering stem, but im not sure whether to get +1 or what.

[WhiteYFZ]

i would get +1 cuz u have high bars.. i have low bars but im sorter.. so if u have high bars it probably will be good.

[QuadManKev]

i also like the look of the extended steering stems:devil:

they look sick in my opinion

[1fst400]

im thinking this is the next thing Im getting for my quad. today I bent my renthal handle bars. The stock stem has been tweaked several times.

I realy want to get a anti vib set up. mabie some flex bars. to bad that would be over 600$. cha ching.

[tater_kamik]

i have an burgard +1 anti vib stem. works great, and looks gret as well. i havent wrecked it yet (knock on wood) so i dont know how it will take it. i dont have the flex bars but im sure with the anti vib and the flex bars would be an incredible set up!!!

[TBD]

Originally posted by QuadManKev
lonestar racing has the option on their site for +1 forward placement. please explain?
I stand corrected. You were right. I called Lonestar this morning and they did say that there stem is 1" forward.

[QuadManKev]

Originally posted by TBD
I stand corrected. You were right. I called Lonestar this morning and they did say that there stem is 1" forward.

i wonder if that would be any good? maybe makes for a more comfortable racing stance? not sure.

and just for the record, thanks for going the extra mile to help me out:cool: i appreciate it.

[1fst400]

I would say the +1 foward would work nice on a yamaha yfz. To me it seems like stock is layed back to far.

[QuadManKev]

Originally posted by 1fst400
I would say the +1 foward would work nice on a yamaha yfz. To me it seems like stock is layed back to far.

eh. any suggestions for the LTR?

[1fst400]

never riden one. sorry.