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  1. 01-27-2012 02:46 AM #1
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    Looking for more info on the steering stem

    I've been reading about problems with the steering stem. I have an '08 and I do not have any looseness in the stem/bushing at the moment. But from what I'm reading, it will wear the stem and not the bushing?

    So I should get the '09 bushing support, is that because it's stronger and won't break or does it do anything for the wear. If there is a good thread on this already, point me there, I haven't found a complete thread on it.

    What about what some are saying about putting a grease zerk in it and just keeping it greased, will this work well enough? I go over my ride every year and that's one more thing I can cover during the winter.
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  2. 01-27-2012 04:37 AM #2
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    must get a sticky done on this...............
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  3. 01-27-2012 10:08 AM #3
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    steering stem fix
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  4. 01-28-2012 01:33 AM #4
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    Thanks. Yeah, that should be a sticky. Looks like I'm going to have to do this mod. I don't have a problem yet, buy why wait if it helps the steering that much.
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