I bent my steering column but the bike still rides fine. Do I need to replace it?

 

Because it's your steering, I would replace it as soon as possible. It also depends on how bad it is bent. The last thing you want is for that thing to break on you while your riding. jumping, whatever. You will lose control and probably wreck badly. It loses integrity when it is bent and even more if it is bent back straight. Steering stems are not cheap but I highly recommend spending the money on an aftermarket one. The stock ones are very easily bent. I'm going through the same thing w/ mine.

 

Where can I get an aftermarket one?

 

None of the motorsport stores around here keep them in stock so you can order one there or any one of these ATV websites. Just type steering stem in your search engine. Go w/ the Roll Design, I can't afford one yet (around $350) but I here they're indistructable from pretty credible guys. You get what you pay for.

 

Town and country motor sports has one for $150.00 for a Yamaha warrior. What kind of bike do you have? Do you think I could find it cheaper aftermarket?

 

I ride a Raptor. I wouldn't spend less than $300 (I've heard theRoll Design Lobo II is the best) on one if it's something that's going to happen again. If it was a freak accident and you don't think you'll ever bend it again buy the OEM one. I don't know the answer to whether or not it will work from a Warrior