fixing a steering stem

[jrafter]

looking at the prices of an aftermarket........has anyone had much luck at fixing a factory stem.

i know a couple of welders........some good ideas would be helpful.

[BigFish]

a stock one is just like $60 dollars...

It's made of such mild steel, I don't think its worth fixing. Any good roll will bend a stock stem. I went through three before I finally decided to get an aftermarket one, which is made out of 4130 chromoly. The only problem w/ that is, when you take the next good hit, you will be breaking $90 bars instead of a $60 dollar stem.

[jrafter]

its a money pit for sure......i bent mine the first day i rode it.

how hard is it to replace?

[jrafter]

hope its not to hard to replace.......i just ordered one from service honda it was $50 and i ordered the dust and oil seals.

[81 clark racing]

ya good choice on buying a new one. and there easy to put in. you should have no problem. but all depends on your mechanic skills. dosent take much tho

[scruff_mcruff]

i just had some 1.125 chromo laying around shoved some 1" chromo inside it then welded it up. made it 2" higher. ive rolled it since then and it took it fine even the bars didnt bend.