steering stem extension

[blasterboy32]

Is it possible to extend the stock stem? I want to cut it and weld a piece of pipe in then another longer pipe to weld over the top of the other one for reinforcement. Would this work? How much could I extend it and still have the cables and wires reach? I was thinking 2"?

 

[slickerthanyou]

Try these:
http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/extended-steering-stem-diy-34858/

http://www.blasterforum.com/pics-vids-9/diy-extended-steering-stemaring-stem-no-56k-12001/

http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/extended-steering-stem-27297/

 

[Blaner]

remember that when you extend the steering, effectively you are bringing the bars closer to your riding/seating postion, so you going to end up with tucked in elbows. this is because of the angle that the stem sits at. A little is good and helps with riding technique but bear it mind and factor this into your designing.

 

[Awk08]

i've extended one for my buddies last build, mainly because the stem that came on the roller was bent at the top, i had one with a bad tie rod hole on the flag, we coulped it together with 1/2" black iron pipe (maybe it was 3/4" ??)
did this about 10-12 inches above the flag,
works good and didn't move the bars back too far at the 2 inches longer we made it

 

[Triplecrown421]

ya i made mine to +3 inch, about as far as you would want to go before the wireing and cables start gettin tight

 

[best]

ya i made mine to +3 inch, about as far as you would want to go before the wireing and cables start gettin tight

After riding Triplecrown's Blaster I was convinced (and I am old and don't convince easy). 3" extension was an excellent height
for me at 5'11" and he is 3-4" taller than me. Quick easy mod, all the wires and cables still work. Good idea, Thanks!
We did it pretty much like this thread and pictures:

http://www.blasterforum.com/pics-vids-9/diy-extended-steering-stemaring-stem-no-56k-12001/

Our joint was a bit higher to hide it under the plastics and we put 3" of tube up into the stem top and bottom,
with a MIG weld to hold it. I have no fear of the strength. MUCH more comfortable ride now.