Elka / Pro Moto Billet / Fastway Steering Stabilizer Renegade 800 Review Posted

[B-Dubya]

I wanted to let you all in on a product that I am testing for Elka and Pro Moto Billet. Elka and Pro Moto have merged together for this product to put their talents together to make it the best it can be. Available in two models, the Elka / Pro Moto Billet steering stabilizer for the Can-Am Renegade 800 will force the other manufacturers to be on their toes to compete.

The two models are referred to as the System 3 and the System 5.

Here are the details of the 2 models:

The System 5 steering damper is second to none in terms of adjustability, providing five different adjustments. All these adjustments allow a rider to fine-tune the steering to his riding style. This eliminates unneccessary effort by removing vibration over choppy terrain, reducing arm pumping and rider fatigue. It also increase control over obstacles and helps reduce lap times.

The System 3 steering damper shares the same compact design and reliabilty as the System 5. It features the main adjustment needed by most ATV riders in a simple to adjust reliable package. Both systems are rotary-type dampers that come with all the required mounting hardware (lower mount) specific for each vehicle. You don't feel them until you really need them.

System 3 Damper: High-Speed, Low-Speed, Return to Center Damping Level, Retail price: $325

System 5 Damper: High-Speed, Low-Speed, Return to Center Damping Angle between Straight & Cornering, Cornering Level, Retail price: $399

The model I am running is the System 5.

Stay tuned for a write-up.

Buster

[B-Dubya]

We have finally completed our review of the steering stabilizer that is being produced by Pro Moto Billet / Fastway, built with Elka components for the Can-Am Renegade 800.

For rough riding situations, the Pro Moto Billet steering dampener is a "must have" to reduce rider fatigue and lengthen your riding stamina.

Click here to read the full review.

[ronnyr]

Does it make it harder to steer?

[B-Dubya]

The only time the stabilizer kicks in is when there is a blow to the front wheels. Other than that, the resistance is minimal at best. In other words, when it is not on the quad and just held in your hand, you can easily move it side to side in a gradual motion. If you try to jerk it hard, you feel however much resistance you have it adjusted for.

It is much easier to tell the amount of resistance if you have it mounted and grab the bars with the front wheels off the ground, say on a floor jack. Gradually turning the bars is easy. When you yank on them, you can see how much the stabilizer is helping.

I hope that gives you some idea.

Thanks!
Buster

[GRIZZLYWIZARD]

Think of a steering damper/stabilizer as much like the design of your ATV shocks. They really work on the same physical principals. There is an internal hydraulic reservoir with valving that reacts with the amount of shock your handlebars receive instantaneously slowing down, or for better choice of words absorbing the shock.

If you like to ride fast trails, race or are just a recreational rider having a steering damper will make you a better and safer rider. There have been multiple instanced when on the track and I have landed a table top jump a little awkward with the nose to far down.
Had I not had a stabilizer, the impact of the front wheels hitting the ground would have ripped the handlebars out of my hand most likely sending me and the machine into a cartwheeling roll. With the stabilizer, I was able to maintain complete control of the machine. I am sold on them even more than a performance suspension.

[ronnyr]

Originally Posted by GRIZZLYWIZARD

Think of a steering damper/stabilizer as much like the design of your ATV shocks. They really work on the same physical principals. There is an internal hydraulic reservoir with valving that reacts with the amount of shock your handlebars receive instantaneously slowing down, or for better choice of words absorbing the shock.

If you like to ride fast trails, race or are just a recreational rider having a steering damper will make you a better and safer rider. There have been multiple instanced when on the track and I have landed a table top jump a little awkward with the nose to far down.
Had I not had a stabilizer, the impact of the front wheels hitting the ground would have ripped the handlebars out of my hand most likely sending me and the machine into a cartwheeling roll. With the stabilizer, I was able to maintain complete control of the machine. I am sold on them even more than a performance suspension.

Thanks, for the info. That helps a lot.

[midgetracer]

Great review! Thanks for the summary of operation GW.