Steering lock bolts necessary?

[Bandit9]

Steering Stop bolts necessary?

Ok after the first time out on the XC300, I hate how "short" the turning radius is. Had 3 "moments" where I hit a tree in the outside exiting a corner bc the bike stopped turning when I was expecting it to go a little more.

Can't I just remove these things? I have some beefy radiator guards that would hit the lower clamp. It would take a BIG get off to damage something in my opinion.

What say the wise men of this forum?

Thanks

 

[hamilton]

That is my biggest complaint with my bike. I don't recommend taking them out, but I ground down the bolt heads till it all but touches the frame. once you get the feel of the bike it's not too bad. I pick just a slightly wider line with the front wheel in the tight stuff.

 

[Bandit9]

Thanks Ham. How much would you say you ground off the bolt? 2/3 of it?

It's pretty weird to have to consciously think about that after never having to think about a steering stop before. I'm even noticing the difference just moving the bike around in my garage.

 

[twowheels]

Thanks Ham. How much would you say you ground off the bolt? 2/3 of it?

It's pretty weird to have to consciously think about that after never having to think about a steering stop before. I'm even noticing the difference just moving the bike around in my garage.

You'll get used to it

 

[gasgasman]

You'll get used to it

You have never ridden Lousiana woods, eh?

 

[twowheels]

You have never ridden Lousiana woods, eh?

Didn't say he'd like it, just that he'd get used to it

 

[StuJohnson]

Agree with what "twowheels" says. I ride very tight wood trails. You'll get used to it. Trust me or us.....

 

[Wimpy525]

Only time I noticed it was when I was pushing the bike around. The 13 has changed where the stops hit but really dont notice the difference in the woods.

 

[GasTimppa]

I took washers (that are under those bolts) away. It helped little.

 

[swazi_matt]

Didn't say he'd like it, just that he'd get used to it

Steve your comment reminds me of something my grandfather used to say:

"You will get used to anything if you do it long enough ... even hanging!"

 

[Bandit9]

Agree with what "twowheels" says. I ride very tight wood trails. You'll get used to it. Trust me or us.....

Ya'll were right. I rode the National in OKC yesterday. Had some good old school tight stuff on the Long Course. I never noticed it. I guess if you ride another bike and jump on the 300, you would probably notice it. My conscious just adapted to it. Cool, 1 less thing to worry about on my laundry list of issues.