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  1. 01-25-2008, 01:28 PM #1
    lwlittle
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    1997 ZX185 Steering

    The steering on my 97 ZX185 has become extremely stiff. It is at its worst when idling. Is this probably the cables? If so, how much should expect to pay to have them replaced ?
    Leonard W. Little
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    2005 Champion 198
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    #2 01-25-2008, 06:04 PM

    Re: 1997 ZX185 Steering (lwlittle)

    try greasing them first
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    #3 01-26-2008, 05:39 AM

    Re: 1997 ZX185 Steering (zxsr)

    Been there - done that multiple times - no impact.
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    #4 01-26-2008, 08:17 AM

    Re: 1997 ZX185 Steering (lwlittle)

    ok, well i would have to suggest the hydraulic steering its about six hundred dollars and pretty easy to install
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