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Bent my post really bad to the side, i planned on straightening it but i know they have a factory bend and i don't know what that is. My bottom mount is fine and where it bolt to bulkhead is fine, but on the bottom front of the post there is a flange and it looks messed up. I know this is a thread somewhere but my search feature doesn't work i just takes me back to he main site, i don't want to buy a new post if possible, if anyone knew the angle and how it was factory that'd be great and i could reinforce it myself

 

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arctic2009

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• Sep 2, 2014

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you need to post a picture so we can see what you are talking about.

 

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Aftermarket post?

When you say "what i'm talking about" do you mean what part or what's wrong with the part?
If what part: it is the vertical steering post that bolts to the bulkhead and runs up to the handlebars.
If what's wrong: it is bent forward and to the left, but i decided i can't fix it so looking for how to replace it.

Decided it's not worth straightening, so i tossed it. Dealer priced my over 90 bucks for the same stock one, so i'm looking for something aftermarket that maybe is a little bit sturdier, i remember reading Wildchild somewhere in the forum a while back, any info on this?

 

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arctic2009

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• Sep 3, 2014

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you do not want stronger, you want a post that has give. or a pivot point on the handlebars. Get a wildchild T top post and use a riser set up. that way when you eat the bars, it will pivot instead of bending again. Do a google search for wildchild t top post and it should bring up the thread.

 

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Thanks for the suggestion! that makes sense!

 

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Would that only pivot front to back? i actually bent it rolling the sled not from banging it

 

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arctic2009

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Yes, but it will still create a pivot point and in a roll your bars will more than likely turn anyway.. A stronger post will only cause something to bend elsewhere, I.E. handlebars, or crack your bulkhead.

 

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NESDSledder

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Okay thanks for the help! I'll call and order one tomorrow

 

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• Sep 3, 2014

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This, second option from the bottom in the drop down menu

http://canadasledparts.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-product.cgi?d=canada-sled-parts&item=30196


Funny, Wildchild ships a whole post for $29, CA to USA, C3 charges $40 for a couple ounce baggie... He's a good dude to buy from, you'll never need another post I'd bet.

 

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• Sep 4, 2014

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all depends what's in the baggie

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