You have to pull the engine. If you bend the steel one and try and bend it back the metal can break off. This happened to my friend when we were out in the Renshaw...50 miles from our truck...I do not know very many people that could have riden a machine out of that area with no steering. If you can find a stronger one than stock it would be well worth it. I am not sure if you can get them in titanium still or not.