Hey I have been seeing a lot of adds and hearing a lot about Steering Stabilizers, but i still have no idea what they do. Does anyone use them on their blaster? do they Help? what Kind of Riding do u do? Thanks!
Stabilizers ?
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have you ever hit a rut or something and the bars tried to jerk out of your hands?
they help stop that... I know Janssen makes a stick style for a blaster. we have one on our s and it helps a little...
imo the stick style are not worth it, but the puck style are amazing... but i don't think anyone makes on for a blaster
they help stop that... I know Janssen makes a stick style for a blaster. we have one on our s and it helps a little...
imo the stick style are not worth it, but the puck style are amazing... but i don't think anyone makes on for a blaster
never mind they do make the puck style for a blaster.
if you ever decide to get one this is what you want. I have one for my 450r and can ride through the most rutted mx's tracks and not feel a thing...
Precision ATV Steering Stabilizer damper
if you ever decide to get one this is what you want. I have one for my 450r and can ride through the most rutted mx's tracks and not feel a thing...
Precision ATV Steering Stabilizer damper
I may actually invest in one of those Expensive ones though. I think i may need it... Can I buy one directly from that site?
Good subject ... I also want to try a steering damper cuz of all the positive reviews by members but I didn't wanna spend what it takes for a good one ... sooo ... an intoxicated imagination made me spent a bunch on something to experiment with ... electronically controlled stabilizer ... Baahahaha ... ya, right ... burp!
I think over $500 is a bit much for a Blaster stabilizer.
I think over $500 is a bit much for a Blaster stabilizer.
I have the "stick style" .....
Streamline Billetanium, 7 way adjustable & rebuildable,
and can tell you it is definitely worth every penny of the $129 I got it off ebay for.
Absorbs everything I've throw at it, and i ride the roughest stuff known to mankind, far worse than any rutted track, i've failed to see any mx tracks with football sized rocks trying to rip the bars outta your hands ??
I won't ever ride without one again !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaster-Red...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item51985fc54f
Streamline Billetanium, 7 way adjustable & rebuildable,
and can tell you it is definitely worth every penny of the $129 I got it off ebay for.
Absorbs everything I've throw at it, and i ride the roughest stuff known to mankind, far worse than any rutted track, i've failed to see any mx tracks with football sized rocks trying to rip the bars outta your hands ??
I won't ever ride without one again !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaster-Red...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item51985fc54f
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WOW that's actually pretty sweet. and yea Awk i think i might get this 11 way adjustable one from motosport for 170 but it is currently out of stock
same stabilizer, same bottom and top resistance, just more "in between" settings as the 7 way
make sure it's the rebuildable model
$170 is too much......search ebay,
unless paying more makes you feel you're getting more ?
here, i'll search ebay for you
rebuildable.........
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Streamline-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20bf88ac49
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o thats perfect. Thanks dude. i'm gonna order it in about a month and ill let u know how it is. Thanks!
Awk, sounds like we ride similar trails. So I have a question for you. After several hours of riding trails, my upper back and shoulders are worn dead from all the bouncing and fighting of the steering. So, if I had the choice of one or the other, would a stabilizer or a nice set of shocks be a better upgrade to help make the ride (and next day of soreness) better?
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ultimately you need both, and i just found that out.
my motor is sitting on my bench, headed to ken oconnor racing for a freshen up. after almost 2 full seasons of very hard riding.
so last weekend i rode my black bike, which has my old works performance shocks on it. my old denton stabilizer i have for it is still hanging on the shelf, and it beat the hell out of me, mainly my wrists (maybe i'll get that denton put on today, for tomorrows ride???)
on my sig pic bike, i have elka's and the streamline stabilizer, and barely even grip the bars. in even the roughest stuff the bars aren't going anywhere i don't want them too. i've actually learned to grip them very loosely and instead of gripping/pulling at the bars to turn, i use the opposite hand to push that bar, to go the opposite way.
i rarely get tired or sore from it, and the stabilizer is really a huge fatigue advantage
which one first ..........
if the stock blaster shocks didn't suck so bad, i'd suggest the stabilizer first, but if you can find used works/elkas for a good price, go that route first.
if you've only got 130/40 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, get the rebuildable streamline, i'd be curious about it's effect on a stock suspension bike.
and if money is no object, by all means get a puck style. i'm sure they are better, as they are "newer" technology.
(or same technology in a different housing for more $$$ ?)
but not worth the 5/600 smackers, when my streamline does what i need it too.
So are you saying that Works don't turn rocky hell into heaven? If they still suck when it comes to the rocks what's the point in them? I'll be looking into some upgrades down the line so just looking for some insight.
What's the difference(in feel, not technical facts) between your works and elkas?
What's the difference(in feel, not technical facts) between your works and elkas?
when i had the "works dual rate steelers" on my bike, i thought they were the cats ass, that was with stock a-arms, and was a huge improvement over stock
now that i have the stage 2 elka w/ rezzies on on +3 ASR
a-arms, they're definately a huge improvement over the works
you get what you pay for............
works dual rate steelers can be had brand new for around $400+
the stage 2 elka's i have now prolly went for $800+ new
works also makes comparable, resiviour, multi rate shocks
it's very possible the works would also feel much better on the +3 asr's, due to the added leverage the extended arms have on them ??
both sets are valved/sprung for around my weight
works are a good shock and definately worth it,
but i am comparing apples to oranges as i only have basic works steelers on stock arms, versus stage 2 elkas on +3 asr's
also, i use a antivibe steering stem with a stabilizer and its an unbelievable diffrence over a stock setup, when i ride the stock blasty it beats me up pretty bad lol...defently worth the money tho
I don't think I'll ever end up with extended A arms, too many tight squeezes around here...railroad guys are dicks with their concrete barriers. I could see picking up a set of used works. I'd probably go with stage 1 Elkas for $525 over new works though.
I've got to deal with plenty of rocks like you so an upgrade is definitely in the future, right after a rebuild.
I've got to deal with plenty of rocks like you so an upgrade is definitely in the future, right after a rebuild.
Thanks! Next week I should have some extra money so I may go ahead and get the stabilizer. Or I may wait another couple weeks and try to hunt down some decent shocks. Decisions!
we're both gettin old buddy !!!!
and anything we can do to soften the blows at this point, helps immensly.
my anti vibe stem is hangin on the wall awiating install !!!!!
