[SM-Racing]

Im wanting to cut a inch off would i do it from the top or how should i do it.
THANKS

 

[So-IL Mxer]

If you just have to cut it, Id say it would be easier from the top, just make sure your welds are very good.

 

[Jerry Prokop]

you could buy a xc stem they are an inch shorter, or if you are running the taller flex bars I would trade you my low rise flex bars complete or just the riser section if you don't want 12 degree bend.

 

[ronn]

you could buy a xc stem they are an inch shorter, or if you are running the taller flex bars I would trade you my low rise flex bars complete or just the riser section if you don't want 12 degree bend.

i'd cut it in the middle someplace, sleeve it, and weld it back together. The weld will be out of view and the top and bottom would still look stock.

 

[patrickj75]

I might be interested in trading you my XC stem for your SX stem.

 

[jrjack]

We cut an inch off the top, then drilled the hole for the clamp bolt but got it off center and had to grind the steering stops and adjust the tie rod ends. Works great now.

 

[FourWerx]

I would just spend the little bit of $ to get an XC stem and go that route. I wouldn't recommend cutting this stem seeing as it is aluminum, unless you sleeve it, but in all honesty this seems like far too much effort when you can just use the XC stem for like $70 or something....

 

[SM-Racing]

Ok thanks guys im goin to try the xc stem first.

 

[Jerry Prokop]

the actual length of an 08 stem with nothing on it is right a 24 inches just in case you want to measure first

 

[NOR CAL 131]

I was told in another thread that the XC stem is only 1/2" shorter...

The SX stem is only 1/2" longer than the XC.
I have put one in my XC.

http://www.ktmatvhq.com/forum/invision/ind...?showtopic=1348