steering stabilizer
steering stabilizer
While wandering through the local Harley store this afternoon, was looking at the Tri-glide, and just where their steering stabilizer is located. Attached to the down tubes and to a bracket that is attached to the passing lamp/turn signals. Is this enough to stop head shake or not. If it can, it sure would clean up my front end, and, would elimiate the stabilizer from Champion/ which is big and ugly/lol.. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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turtleman
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turtleman
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I'm still trying to get some info on a 5d rake and if I would still need to run my steering stabilizer. I've been looking at Champions EZSteer for a raked front end. I was told by someone that I couldn't ride my bike (with out the hack) if I raked the front end. I'm confused because a lot of guys rake their front ends and it looks cool and is still rideable. I hate the looks of the stabilizer, it’s so friggin’ ugly. So if someone can give me some insight into this I would really appreciate it.
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I have a 7 degree rake on mine and have no need for a stabilizer. Holds a line like a champ and has no head shake at all. As for riding with the hack off your bike, I would say that what you heard is correct. Changes to the front end that will positively affect a bike on three wheels will likely have a negative affect on a 2-wheeler. Not saying that you couldn't do it, just make sure you understand how it will change your handling and if you're willing to live with it. Like you, I know several who have mildly raked trees who have no problem riding, but they admitted that the bikes take a bit more effort to turn.
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You have more than a 7d rake on your bike: those two are beautiful.
Yaa, I know about the difference in handling I had an ole chopper (Honda) that I kicked out by cutting the neck and just pulled it up some and welded it. It worked fine except at slow speeds. I'm wondering if that's the same experience I'll get by going with the 5d rake. I never did know how much I raked my chopper, but it worked. I've been riding for 42 years so I'm not a newbie.
Coyote
Yaa, I know about the difference in handling I had an ole chopper (Honda) that I kicked out by cutting the neck and just pulled it up some and welded it. It worked fine except at slow speeds. I'm wondering if that's the same experience I'll get by going with the 5d rake. I never did know how much I raked my chopper, but it worked. I've been riding for 42 years so I'm not a newbie.
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While wandering through the local Harley store this afternoon, was looking at the Tri-glide, and just where their steering stabilizer is located. Attached to the down tubes and to a bracket that is attached to the passing lamp/turn signals. Is this enough to stop head shake or not. If it can, it sure would clean up my front end, and, would elimiate the stabilizer from Champion/ which is big and ugly/lol.. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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turtleman
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IMO, they work well!
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I have ridden 3 wheelers that did not have the easy steer on them and they steered like a Mac truck or a car without power steering. I am with Jimer, I like the damper.
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