x2 steering arm

[ksmith83]

so i have an 89 x2 with the direct steer. i went and decided to grind down the stops on the steering arm on the bottom of the steering column. i wanted more throw when i turned. does anyone have a steering arm for direct steer laying around? how difficult is it to make an new arm? i know some of you have mentioned it before but i havent seen any write ups or pics. thanks

 

[TB]

excuse the crispy ski but here is mine

 

[ALSWEL]

I just (today) ground the arm on my X2 where it contacts the stops. Didn't do the stops themselves. It didn't take much, a mm or Two. This gave me about 1/2-3/4 inch more throw. We'll see if it makes a differnece in the next few days, next time I have it out.

 

[ksmith83]

I just (today) ground the arm on my X2 where it contacts the stops. Didn't do the stops themselves. It didn't take much, a mm or Two. This gave me about 1/2-3/4 inch more throw. We'll see if it makes a differnece in the next few days, next time I have it out.

that is exactly what i did. but i still have to adjust it to make the handle bars straight. as of right now the bars are a little to the left while going straight. but the turning radius is alot better! i like it alot. guess ill just have to adjust the steering from under the ski and hope i can fix the bars to be straight while going straight when riding the ski.

 

[ksmith83]

excuse the crispy ski but here is mine

a little hot in there huh? what did u use to extend it? metal or aluminum?....did you wanna sell me that arm? :veryhappy:

 

[TB]

its a piece of scrap aluminum i had laying around...if i remember right it's part of an aluminum L bracket i chopped up and drilled a couple of holes in...

and the crispiness has been fixed

an oops shot and an after shot