Shorter steering plate for SN or mod?

[Allistah]

Hey all --

I have a 1994 square nose SuperJet. I'm interested in moving my handle bars forward an inch or two. Is there a direct plate replacement that I can buy or is there an easy modification I can do to the stock plate to get the same outcome? Any pointers would be appreciated!

Thanks,

-Alli

 

[blitz]

modified stock turn plate about 5 to 6 inches shorter with straight bars

 

[DAG]

looks good blitz

 

[TheBuzzard]

yea, hack it off and put straight bars. its hillbilly but about the only option unless you put the entire $200-300 sealed bearing unit on there. i could mcgiver something else but not sure who else could or couldnt.

 

[Allistah]

I think I may take the plate and make it so I can move the bars up and down the plate in a variety of locations to see which position I like best. How does it change the way the boat rides when you're 5" more forward like that? Are there any disadvantages?