What does bump steer mean?

Sooner · Jan 9th, 10, 06:26 PM

Well 10 years ago, being called a "wussie" evoked a much stonger response. But the phsycholigists have done wonders with the voices in my head and I've learned which ones to listen to. I keep the STFU to myself now. Usually... LOL

demos512003 · Jan 9th, 10, 07:18 PM

Where can I get after market power steering for my 500 & 400 Artic Cats
Demos512003

Dan · Jan 9th, 10, 09:35 PM

Can you get aftermarket power steering? Sorry to answer your quesion with a quesion but I don't know myself.

Sooner · Jan 9th, 10, 09:40 PM

You can buy aftermarket steering stabilizers. For example ATV Steering Stabilizers I don't know about aftermarket steering though.

Jan 9th, 10, 09:40 PM

I'm not sure power steering is a solution to "bump steer"...My problem with power steering is that it hides too much "feel"...My Sportsman already takes away from the "feel" of the trail due to it's soft suspension...I've nearly gotten in a bind because I couldn't "feel" what was really going on;I'm afraid power steering would make it even worse...I'd rather deal with "bump steer" at least I know what's going on through the handlebars...Does that make sense?

Ccrane · Jan 9th, 10, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sooner

Well 10 years ago, being called a "wussie" evoked a much stonger response. But the phsycholigists have done wonders with the voices in my head and I've learned which ones to listen to. I keep the STFU to myself now. Usually... LOL

Gotcha..... used that one a number of times myself... and didn't even know it.

Ccrane · Jan 9th, 10, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lostcause

I'm not sure power steering is a solution to "bump steer"...My problem with power steering is that it hides too much "feel"...My Sportsman already takes away from the "feel" of the trail due to it's soft suspension...I've nearly gotten in a bind because I couldn't "feel" what was really going on;I'm afraid power steering would make it even worse...I'd rather deal with "bump steer" at least I know what's going on through the handlebars...Does that make sense?

I agree, and when the occasion of bump steer arises and the power steering prevents it's occurrence, then the suspension and frame is forced to absorb the impact without give.... which is not good for welds, ball joints, or wheels.

Bootlegger · Jan 9th, 10, 11:23 PM

I agree with you guys....

wrecked · Jan 10th, 10, 01:08 AM

hell i don't even have power steering on my grand prix anymore and i think i actually like it better unless i have to do a lot of slow city corners that is. I can "feel" what the car is doing faster in icey conditions.

Dan · Jan 10th, 10, 10:24 AM

Yeah I guess I can understand that. I've never riden a bike with power steering. Does it make it as easy to steer as a car? If so I don't think I'd like it too much either. I like to feel "connected" too what I'm ridin' on.