We're looking for some feedback!

How many of you have thought, I sure could use a front steering stabilizer but couldn't find anything on the market for your Harley touring models?

 

If you designed one like this sport bike one for a dyna at the right price I would be interested. I would not be interested in a rod style.

 

I'm still in love with my rear T-T stabilizer thanks! Haven't felt a need for a front one, but interested to see what might come over the horizon.

 

I was just thinking about this as I rode today. Whatcha got?

 

Honestly, who needs one?

Steering dampers are for bikes with steep rake and short wheelbase that can make the front wheel go very light powering out of a corner. When the front wheel is light and the bike is leant over thats when a tankslapper can start and thats when you need a damper.

I owned a Suzi TL 1000 R, I know what that feels like!

No harley tourer (even my 124") meets the criteria for getting into a tankslapper. The front geometry just isnt susceptible to it.

However the above is the engineer in me talking.

If I was a marketing person I would be looking at how I could make a really cheap steering damper for tourers, and looking at making as much margin on it as possible. There will be no shortage of people who will buy it trying to solve a problem that they dont have or even understand.

 

I couldn't said it better myself.

 

Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback.

 

I have something for the front called "arms", I am thinking of one of your rear stablizers though.

 

Another person who doesnt understand what a steering damper does.

You cant fight a true tankslapper with your arms, you dont have the strength or the reflexes.

http://youtu.be/LZ1srcQMa_0

A good damper should barely be detectable at the speeds that you can move the bars with your arms.

 

A lot of people are converting their scoots to trikes. Even with raked trees, going over bumpy roads causes left and right wobble. I'm considering putting a rod style damper on the 'ol lady's trike, which is OK, but one on the top of the tree would be better. The rod type limits the trees turn radius.
BTW, I have one of your devices on my 07 FLHTC.