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Thanks 08FXNytro, your order was shipped today and will be there Thursday or Friday.
Thanks!!! Will update once i receive it.
Nytro steering post relocation
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Just installed my "post relocator" today, fine product and very easy to install. It's a helluva difference in where the bars are now as compared to before. I'm 6' 2" and I was looking at some other risers but I might not need them now.......Sherm
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If you take a look at this photo of an RTX, you can see the "dog leg" in the steering post/riser from the need to move the bars forward. If you put the riser in line with the steering post, the bars end up too low and you've got a pretty good chance of actually hitting the bars on the gas tank.
The relocator pivots the steering post upward and forward, and reduces or eliminates the "dog leg". It also flattens out the sweep of the handlebars when turning them. You will really notice the difference when transitioning from being seated to standing and when you turn the bars while standing. The bar end that comes toward you when turning won't feel like it's dropping lower when you turn.
Hope this answers your question.
scmurs
So, I can install this relocator kit on my 08 RTX as well, and not need to worry about needing cable extensions or anything else requiring extensions, just bolt on and go ? Now that I think of it, my steering is quite sloppy too after 2 seasons of riding, so the bottom bushing replacement will take care of that as well ? Appreciate your feedback, and nice work !
Its amazing how much slop goes away with the Relocator. Very tight tolerences on the kit. The oilite bushings should last a LONG time as well. And yes its just a bolt and go deal. Just have to move your cables from the front of the steering post to the rear of it. Very easy.
Hey NyTrOMaNIaC,
We have a number RTX riders that have the relocator installed. Like philsummers said, no need for cable extensions with the stock pivot steering post either. Just be aware that, while this kit will eliminate the sloppiness associated with the OEM bushings, there is always a chance that there is play in your steering somewhere else.
The relocator should fit that new 2010 MTX SE you've been eyeing up too
scmurs
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Hey NyTrOMaNIaC,
We have a number RTX riders that have the relocator installed. Like philsummers said, no need for cable extensions with the stock pivot steering post either. Just be aware that, while this kit will eliminate the sloppiness associated with the OEM bushings, there is always a chance that there is play in your steering somewhere else.
The relocator should fit that new 2010 MTX SE you've been eyeing up too
scmurs
Sounds good to me, Thanks ! I do recall looking into the sloppiness in my steering last season when I installed my K&N's, and the source seemed to be at the bottom of the steering post where the plastic bushing is in place. I'll be ordering your relocator kit tomorrow, and look forward to trying it out ! Now, about the MTX SE and your relocator kit, will that give enough rise to make up for a pivot adapter and a new riser to help with stand up riding, or would you think I'll require an RTX steering post as well, or maybe a bolt on pivot adapter/riser combo along with the relocator kit ? I guess I also gotta do some more research on that MTX SE you reminded me about, almost forgot about it already....
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Im 6'1" and might need another 1.5" is all. Before the relocator i needed like 4". So depending how tall you are you may or may not need another riser. not sure if the RTX bars sit lower or not compared to the MTX.
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I've noticed a little slop in my RTX steering but I think its in the outer tie-rods. Not sure if they are a problem on most Nytro's.
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I'm only about 5'8" with my boots on
so I'm sure the height will be fine, I'm more concerned about the positioning of the bars when standing. I often like to ride stand up with my boots in the footwells, so I like the bars being more forward to avoid hitting my legs off them. Nikolai uses an RTX steering post along with the relocator/riser block, and I like the way his is positioned. You still there, scmurs ???
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Now, about the MTX SE and your relocator kit, will that give enough rise to make up for a pivot adapter and a new riser to help with stand up riding, or would you think I'll require an RTX steering post as well, or maybe a bolt on pivot adapter/riser combo along with the relocator kit ? I guess I also gotta do some more research on that MTX SE you reminded me about, almost forgot about it already....
I would say with your height, (I'm about the same with my boots on
) and on an MTX, any additional riser might be too much.Like I say, mine feels perfect where the bars are now, and you have that little bit of backwards / forwards movement of the bars to fine tune with.
I'm only about 5'8" with my boots on
You still there, scmurs ???
NyTrOMaNIaC,
Stilll here. Sent you a pm
scmurs
I would say with your height, (I'm about the same with my boots on
You got a set of platform boots Moto?
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You've seen my boots...
The ones that I saw were HOT pink and yellow. Stop trying to fool us Moto. We all know that you are a delicate flower
hehehe......
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HAHA, Now THOSE boots are made for walkin....
Look what I went and started now....
Look what I went and started now....
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I would say with your height, (I'm about the same with my boots on
Dude....you arent 6'1" standing on a 5' ladder
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Finished installing the relocator on my RTX last night, and I am very happy with the results. No more sloppy feel in the steering, and the height is just where I need it for stand up riding. Now on to the MTX SE and hopefully a wack of snow for testing
Thanks again for the help and answering all my questions.
Thanks again for the help and answering all my questions.
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I think we should ALL be doing the schnow dance...
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