burgard steering stem sloppy

[rap169]

i put a new +1 burgard steering stem on my quad about 3 months ago. Im now experiencing slop in the top bushing. I can move it back ond forth about 3/16 of an inch total. Maybe justa a little less, but it def seems like too much. I think that the top bushing wore out? Has anyone else experienced this problem? I think it should have lasted longer than that.

[HAVOK]

Did you use greese? Stems will wear also. Take it apart and see whats wore out. Heck the bolts might be loose.

[rap169]

i did check the bolts they were tight, stem looks ok, powdercoat isnt even worn off in that spot yet

[Over-land 450r]

the burgard stem on a 450r isnt right. They come with a Thicker(400ex) bushing. Did u put it in ??

[quad2xtreme]

I think the previous post is correct. Burgard uses the 250r stem size that is smaller.

You also have to let companies like Precision know before your order a steering dampner.

/Jon

[dead eye 00]

My Burgard is doing the same thing after about two months. I used the bushing they supplied.

[rap169]

ya i used thier bushing, but i think its just worn out. It was tight when first installed

[dirtriderex]

This happend to my lonestar stem too. I just ignor it because it gets sloppey after one race on a new bushing

[quad2xtreme]

I've had a Rath Racing stem since January and have quite few hours on my quad already. Mine isn't sloppy at all. All the stuff Rath Racing sells is top notch. I am always surprised he isn't more well known.

/Jon

[Knarf0486]

hey man I did a search and stumbled upon your thread. How'd you take care of your bushing problem becuase I put a burgard stem on about 2 months ago and I'm having the exact same problem. where can I find the replacement bushings?

[dist5mxer]

just call them, they gave me a new one...

[honduh440]

ive had mine for just over a year now and is still perfect

[JW450R1]

i called burgard about my stem movement,and they said that that is normal for movement.well went over to east coast atv.i checked out a 450r with the gibson stem.no movement.also tried out a 400ex with a lonestar.no movement.huuuuuummmmmmmm

[rap169]

i havent fixed my problem yet. Im debating on getting a new bushing or making a new one at work. Im not sure what thier bushing is made from but we have some real good plastic material that they make bushings with alot, so i was thinking bout trying that. I kinda got used to the slop, but it bothers me when i notice it.

[Colby@C&DRacing]

The OEM 450r bushing wear out just as fast. We have an 06 that moves and an 04 with a new bushing that still moves

[JW450R1]

well,my buddy has a 05 r and has about 50 hours on it with the stock stem.there is no movement in it.also after market gibson and lonestar is tight too.:rolleyes: