Was washing my bike on the weekend and noticed it hanging. The actual stabilizer part is not damaged, it is just the stabilizer joints (that seem to use a lot of plastic) are broken off. The joints are the pieces that connect the stabilizer bar to the lower rear control arm. I Have no idea when it happened, but I suspect sometime over the winter when I flipped it . . .

My question is, is it worth replacing? I have been driving it for hard to say how long and didn’t notice any difference . . . is the stabilizer only for stabilization or does it strengthen the whole suspension, ie keep it together.

Tks

 

Two Questions

1. What model are you talking about?
I suppose it is either BF750 or 650 IRS.

2. What and where is "Steering Stabilizer" on Kawi quads?
I suppose you meant to say rear suspension anti-sway bar unless Kawi has new quads with 4-wheel steering system.

If my assumption is correct, answer to your question is:
It only stabilizes or minimizes leaning of quad when you are cornering. It doesn't strengthen anything else. But I suggest you replace what's broken anyway, especially on top-heavy BF. Kawi dealers sell metal ones now (no plastic joint).