, I think you might have that term messed up with something else
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From: Philly Suburbs
Are you certain that the issue originates with the front wheel as opposed to the rear? You may be experiencing a touch of what people refer to as the "Dyna Death Wobble." Since the swingarm mounts to the transmission case, the rear wheel is subject movement as the engine moves, which can cause a "rear steer" effect, often most prevalent in high speed sweepers. This can often be reduced or eliminated with a front engine mount stabilizer, such as a True-Track, Sputhe, or Vibra Technics.
If it is coming from the front, I would start with tire pressure, then wheel balance. You may benefit from a steering stabilizer, but you may just be masking a problem that should be addressed.
If it is coming from the front, I would start with tire pressure, then wheel balance. You may benefit from a steering stabilizer, but you may just be masking a problem that should be addressed.
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I recently installed a vibratechnics front motor mount, went on a 2k mile trip loaded for travel and wife on back. don't really notice much difference in vibration , but the stability difference is noticeable as I purposely would steer into ruts and they do not create as much wobble as before. the front stabilizer helps a lot.
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I recently installed a vibratechnics front motor mount, went on a 2k mile trip loaded for travel and wife on back. don't really notice much difference in vibration , but the stability difference is noticeable as I purposely would steer into ruts and they do not create as much wobble as before. the front stabilizer helps a lot.
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I have a PMFR stabilizer on my 2000 dx.. Really didn't make any difference unless you cranked it up so high that you couldn't steer the bike.. Drivetrain stabilizers are better but for me, going to a 180/55 x 18 in the rear was the only thing to cure the problem. Steering dampers are good for curing head shake where the frequency of oscillation is high.. They work very well in controlling dirt bikes that are run at high speed in the sand and sport bikes that are prone to the same issue on the track.
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What was involved with running this tire/wheel combo on the FXDX? It's not right on my horizon, but at some point lighter-than-stock wheels may be in my future, which would be a good time to consider a size change...
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if you have a large fairing or windshield the damper makes a big diffeerence
I had a cheap ebay damper on my 06 and it was great except when it started leaking 3 times. I went thru a few of them at no cost then never even installed it on my 14.
the steering damper is bad *** on a dyna. You can do interstate uturns under the over pass with one hand on the bars. I would get another one for my new bike but the good ones are high dollar
I had a cheap ebay damper on my 06 and it was great except when it started leaking 3 times. I went thru a few of them at no cost then never even installed it on my 14.
the steering damper is bad *** on a dyna. You can do interstate uturns under the over pass with one hand on the bars. I would get another one for my new bike but the good ones are high dollar
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It's a bit of work.. Need to straighten the rear fender brackets out on the frame to fit a 7 1/2 inch fender.. 8 inch would be better as 7 1/2 is snug.. Go to chain drive. Get all the spacing right..
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