Just wondering if anyone has had the same thing happen. I flipped my Raptor over back-wards slowly going up a soft sandy hill, not paying attention, and the Renthal bars were so strong, they did not bend. But the steering shaft did Has anyone had to buy a new shaft and if so did you buy OEM or aftermarket?

 

Go to bash's site he bend his and shows
how he fixed it

 

Then bikes must be rougher than ATVs!!!
When I was riding mx, the Renthal bars were pretty weak (I had managed to find other brands little stronger), and would get bent after each fall...hehe.
I haven't crashed severely yet, so I can't tell you.
If you had bought a 400EX, you wouldn't have had those problems, all Raptors are weak from everywhere. j/k j/k j/k

 

Been there. Done that. The stock stems bend easy. At least mine did. I went to TimmyBoy Designs and had him retube mine in 4130 Chromoly. Excellent craftsmanship. Very pleased with his service. He has cores in stock. Helps reduce down time. I did mine in a couple of hours. Cost about $125.00.