M series post forward

niner · Nov 19, 2014

Installed a bdx anti slop steering bushing and seemed like I might have room for a spacer in behind the new bracket. Was room for a 1/2" spacer which moved the bars forward 3/4" at the grips. Not saying this is a mind blowing mod but every little bit helps and costs nothing.

niner · Nov 19, 2014

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niner · Nov 19, 2014

One more

Thunder101 · Nov 20, 2014

Nice work Niner
Im working on the same thing but thinking of changing out the bolts in the tank to some longer ones. Anyone done this?
I ordered a chromoly short post from Canada Sled parts and hope to get it 3/4 of an inch forward which at the bars as you point out will increase about an additional 50% forward. I've always used the Rox riser tilted forward about 45* which will help even more.
I know the M is old but if you can keep you body up front the sled works much better climbing and side hill. IMO

arctic2009 · Nov 20, 2014

the more forward the better?? :face-icon-small-hap

backcountryislife · Nov 20, 2014

Did the same thing on my last few M's... not huge, but little things all make a difference.

kidrman · Nov 20, 2014

Hmmmm I'm going to take a look now.

av8er · Nov 20, 2014

Spacer

I have a Bdx anti-slop, what did u use as a spacer, did u drill 1 out of aluminum block.

niner · Nov 20, 2014

av8er said:
I have a Bdx anti-slop, what did u use as a spacer, did u drill 1 out of aluminum block.

When I narrowed my front end I had some steering rod left over and used that for my spacers.

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