Can Am DS450 X Parts

[joet82]

Well, when I took my quad for it's first ride in cali out ro Ballinger Canyon, I happened to get on a trail that I was too much of a pu*** for, cause I didn't know what was on the other side of the hills. Ended up stopping short on one hill, started sliding back, slid crooked, the wheels caught. I went one way, and Shiela rolled once and landed back on her wheels. The problem is that during the roll, she landed on the handlebars and bent the steering column. I have already called the dealership that I bought my quad from, they want 208.99 for it. and I found a website, Arctic Cat,Polaris,Suzuki,Kawasaki,Honda,Yamaha,Sea-doo,Can-Am dealer Muskegon, Michigan, that has it for 170.99. My question is, does anyone know where I can get a cheaper one. I think it's borderline outragious that I have to pay that much for a foot and a half long piece of steel.

btw, that's another thing that still trips me out....the ALUMINUM handlebars are perfect after the roll, yet the STEEL steering column wasnt....WTH! lol

[SunLrider]

very interesting on the whole aluminum vs steel

[Stoopidbot1]

170 is probably your best bet. Is that oem?

[joet82]

yup, believe so.

[SunLrider]

how can they charge you so much on something that could cost 20 bucks more for aftermarket

[Stoopidbot1]

I found one by Houser that is +1 but it cost 300 bucks.

[joet82]

I found one by Houser that is +1 but it cost 300 bucks.

what do u mean, +1?

[SunLrider]

+1 inches

[joet82]

ya, I'm not interested in a steering column that's just an inch longer, but nearly double the price.

[SunLrider]

i wouldnt be either

[Stoopidbot1]

There is a huge difference in quality as well. Unless you are racing or doing hige jumps there really is no need for an aftermarket stem.

[SunLrider]

oh well i cant ride for another few months:frown:

[outlander560]

y??

[Stoopidbot1]

I believe he is removing superman's colors form his ride.

[SunLrider]

got behind of the painting and now i have school and football so i have like no time, plus i gotta wait for some parts to come in

[DirtDemon]

ya, I'm not interested in a steering column that's just an inch longer, but nearly double the price.

The biggest difference is that it won't bend as easily in a rollover. I did the same thing on my LTR, I bought a TAG metals +1 chromoly stem for $180 off ebay. I also fixed my bent stock one by cutting out the bent section and welding in a straight piece.