Looking for a new steering stem and it seems like these are my two only real options as the stock stem is trashed. Who builds a better stem with anti-vibration? Dennis Kirk seems to be the best price unless there is a better place?

 

They are all about the same quality and price. It seems like $300 is the magic # for everybody.I have an ARS/FX +1 stem on my YFZ

 

If you are looking for a raptor stem be careful. A typical stock length antivibe raptor stem is almost two inches taller than the stock stem. If you dont get the bars forward quite a bit, then you will have the handlebars in you lap and halfway up your chest.

I bougt one from burgard, sent it back the next day. I had a machine shop replace the stock tube with chromoly and leave the stock ends. I feel your pain though, I have bent/twisted 3 stock stems and 2 reinforced ones.

 

Thanks for the update. Wednesday I ordered from Ronnies a stdrd. Lonestar Anti-vibe with clamps included for 300.00 it was the best price out there with including bar clamps. So stock bars are are going to be a problem. What's the fix? Going with some Tag x-2's [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Go with a cr mid or low bend handlebar. It will put the bars back forward and lower.

 

who's got the best selection, price, does this bar have a lot of flex or is it pretty rigid?

 

Try houser.

 

Almost every bar company carries a cr low bend. They are typically pretty rigid.

As far as where to get the bars from, my favorites are pro taper and factory 909. They make the best 7/8" bars IMO, and protaper has the best 1 1/8" bars.