How important are they? The metal piece on the steering stem (on my bike) is worn down. Should I fix it, or just live with being able to turn the handle bars until the forks touch the gas tank?? Pros & cons of having/not having steering stops??? Maybe you can turn tighter in the woods without them? What do you folks think?
They are there to protect you fuel tank . If you ever have glanced off a tree going fast in the bush the stops would save you tank from possible damage. Not from the forks hitting the tank but from your tank twisting or moving on the frame while being pushed from your forks. I'd fix it, if I were you. JMO.
Thanks for the advice. I think that I will fix it. It seems like my front wheels turns too far, then starts to dig into the ground (snow riding) right now - maybe if the stops are fixed it won't do this as much...
