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Steering tube extension?

4 posts Started 5 Jun 2025 Last recovered post 6 Jun 2025 Wayback Machine snapshot 8 Jun 2025

#1

Ok, I have a Scott's steering damper for my CRF450RL, and even though I know the Gen 8 VFR doesnt need it, I figured why not? So I ordered the mount kit for the Gen 6(they didnt make one for the 8), and upon opening the box, I could immediately tell that the steering tube nut for the mount is too short. Challenge accepted.

So the question is whether or not an extension exists. OR.... should I have a machine shop make a nut with an extended base?

Even better if someone already knows of an available solution.

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#2

Great if you want to do it. But, I wonder if this is the first case of a VFRD member seeking additional unnecessary weight on the VFR. 😂

Most of us like to trim it off!

#3
4 hours ago, Presson

Great if you want to do it. But, I wonder if this is the first case of a VFRD member seeking additional unnecessary weight on the VFR. 😂

Most of us like to trim it off!

Haha, I know. But my other bikes weigh like half of what the VFR does. And I'm a gadget guy, so I have to do it. Even if it's not needed, I want to have the ability to pop it on there. 

#4

Cool Idea! I'm personally not sold on steering dampeners just yet, but more power to ya! 

If you figure this out it would be valuable to the forums for sure!

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