steering dampner
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From: jacksonville, nc
RE: steering dampner
its an ugly little shock absorber that attaches to a fixed position (frame) to the steering rod or fork in a bikes case to help prevent the steering from shaking back n forth our glides are pretty limited on turning radius now.....not sure if a dampner would limit the radius even more....and did i mention theyre UGLY!!
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RE: steering dampner
If everything is set up right (Tire pressure, alignment, etc...Why would you need one?
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From: Cedar Point, NC
RE: steering dampner
Seems kind of stupid to me. If'n it doesn't really do anything AND it's ugly, why would you do it?
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From: Hinesville, Georgia
RE: steering dampner
They are very common on sportbikes, especially on the track. what they do is help eliminate headshake, which can of course turn into a nasty tankslapper. have not heard a whole lot about them being needed for cruisers though, so i dunno.