which steering stem to buy??

[RRP]

I bent my stock stem.Which brand should I replace it with?I am going to go with a +1 stem.Price is probably the biggest factor.I have found some are cheaper but you have to buy other parts to use them and others come complete.

[Honda#4]

Roll Design baby Roll Design.

[Colby@C&DRacing]

Houser,LSR,Laeger all make get stems.

[MO-EX-RIDER]

if $ is a problem, i think burgard has a set up for around $200...or check out the classifieds. theres always a deal in there:D :D

[400exstud]

Originally posted by Colby@C&DRacing
Houser,LSR,Laeger all make get stems.

I agree. I got the Houser one because it looks the strongest to me. Very good product, but it you don't need a +1 anti-vibe, stockers are about $50 from www.servicehonda.com

[sammy5x]

Laeger. They do not use any "common" raw parts between models that screw up geometry that alot of other fabricators do.

[Gumby46]

Id suggest Houser. If you are looking for a bargain check out FuelATV.

[Live2Ride300]

Originally posted by sammy5x
Laeger. They do not use any "common" raw parts between models that screw up geometry that alot of other fabricators do.

What types of things screw up the geometry?

[400exrider707]

Houser is by far my favorite in that price range. Honda #4, I dont think roll design is what anyone would call inexpensive.

[sammy5x]

Originally posted by Live2Ride300
What types of things screw up the geometry?


What alot of fabricators do is use "common" raw parts to ease production time and costs such as the plate(s) that the tie rods mount to. They will use the same plate and position of that plate from one machine to the next because it is deemed to be "close enough". The position and placement of the tie rods is crucial for steering geometry. We tested a certain brand of stem that looked great, was welded clean enough but when measured produced 2" of toe in - toe out bumpsteer! That means that if you measure the toe in at full extension and measure again at full compression you will have 2" of variance. That info is not a joke or exaggerated. There are only a couple of brands that do the proper AMOUNT and TYPE of testing and it is always Leager, Roll and Walsh at the top of the list. Hope this helps.

[sammy5x]

Acually if money is an issue then maybe we can get some people to give a review of the Rox Anti-vibe Risers. I have never tried them personally but have heard good things and I know the owner is super cool. How about it people?

[Samdogmx]

I'm happy with my walsh, i havenot tried any others though so i have no comparison

[Honda#4]

I love expensive stuff on my bike. What can I say.

[bradley300]

i had a roll and wasnt pleased with it. the steering stops are cast and weak, and i kept snapping them off and having to re-weld the,. i have a burgaurd on my blastr and the steering flag is a much bigger, beafier looking piece. i also compared the stock and burgaurd steering flags before i mounted the stem (i have to agree with sammy on this one, i have heard of stems that actually make the steering worse from bad design) and they were right on

[Honda#4]

I never had a problem yet with my stem I think it's great,but I don't beat on my stuff.