steering radius - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum

bmann400 · 04-03-2007, 09:35 PM

Don't know if anyone is working on steering radius problem, but here is a quick fix. Take the stem off the bike ,disconnect the stop from the stem. Grind about an 1/8 of inch on both sides. Put back together.The front plastic must be removed& head light. Unbolt front mounting bracket & slide the electronics out of the way to pull the stem out. Should only take about an 1 hour w/ the right tools. Makes the bike much easier to steer.

Rogue1970 · 04-04-2007, 04:05 PM

QUOTE (bmann400 @ Apr 3 2007, 06:36 PM)

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Don't know if anyone is working on steering radius problem, but here is a quick fix. Take the stem off the bike ,disconnect the stop from the stem. Grind about an 1/8 of inch on both sides. Put back together.The front plastic must be removed& head light. Unbolt front mounting bracket & slide the electronics out of the way to pull the stem out. Should only take about an 1 hour w/ the right tools. Makes the bike much easier to steer.

How about some pics???

redneck2 · 04-04-2007, 04:42 PM

what's the matter with the steering?

prey2none · 04-04-2007, 07:46 PM

I did this to my YFZ450 also and it makes it steer alot tighter for X/C racing. I will be doing it to my KFX450 as soon as I get it back. Just dont grind off too much or you will have over center problems.

bmann400 · 04-04-2007, 09:43 PM

QUOTE (Larry @ Apr 4 2007, 04:06 PM)

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How about some pics???

I will get some pics when i do my friends.

QUOTE (redneck2 @ Apr 4 2007, 04:43 PM)

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what's the matter with the steering?

Has no turnining radius for tight woods.

schaus#9 · 04-05-2007, 02:01 PM

thats a great idea. yes i have noticed that the turning is difficult in really tight areas. It would be even worse if someone were to widen the front end.

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redneck2 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: eastern OK Posts: 56	what's the matter with the steering? __________________ 2001 Honda Recon CHM Performance pipe K&N air filter faster than it was 1956 Chevy hot rod (dads) soon to have a 427 dropped in it maybe an art morrison GT-55 frame it's gonna be awesome soon to have a KFX450 or new Can-Am

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04-03-2007, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmann400 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 86	Don't know if anyone is working on steering radius problem, but here is a quick fix. Take the stem off the bike ,disconnect the stop from the stem. Grind about an 1/8 of inch on both sides. Put back together.The front plastic must be removed& head light. Unbolt front mounting bracket & slide the electronics out of the way to pull the stem out. Should only take about an 1 hour w/ the right tools. Makes the bike much easier to steer.

04-04-2007, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
prey2none Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50	I did this to my YFZ450 also and it makes it steer alot tighter for X/C racing. I will be doing it to my KFX450 as soon as I get it back. Just dont grind off too much or you will have over center problems.

04-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
schaus#9 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 24	thats a great idea. yes i have noticed that the turning is difficult in really tight areas. It would be even worse if someone were to widen the front end.

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