I have an 1987 Lt250r. I bent the steering stem and replaced it. Now my steering is way too tight. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and also get me back in the woods!!Text[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

 

You probably did not put it together correctly. I did the same thing when I rebuilt mine. Verify the order of all the washers and other hardware with the drawing in your shop manual, if you don't have a manual you can see the parts diagram here.

 

Thanks for the info. I will check it out tonight. I hope this will fix the problem.

 

Also there is a bushing in the frame for the steering shaft. I'd suggest replacing it, since the bent stem likely over stressed it and made it wear. I dont think its expensive and itll tighten up the steering pretty well if its loose. By tighten I mean it will respnd quicker, not make it bind up.

Just a suggestion, is all.