The stabilizer limits what you feel threw the bars when the tires take a hit. They basically slow the front end down, which is also felt when you are turning. IMO they are nice for trails where you more apt to hit something than on a track where the heavy turning is alot of work. This is with the stick style....now if your talking the puck style, they are real nice and about $300 more. The puck style only works when needed and you don't even know it's there untill needed.