multi-bike steering damper?

Discussion in '610/630' started by 04asphalt, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. 04asphalt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SW Michigan
    I would like to add a steering damper but to justify the cost I need to find one that would fit my 610 and a 03 ktmexc. I know nothing of SS, is there such a unit?
  2. Creeper Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ravensdale, WA.
    Most all brands of rotary steering damper are a damper unit, and a mounting kit. Motosportz, Scott's etc.
    It's the mounting kit that makes it specific to a bike. One damper assembly, two mounting kits and you're good to go.

    Many bikes/kits utilize some of the same parts... I mean, there just aren't that many variables.
    For example, the Scott's set-up on my Sherco is comprised of a modified KTM clamp-on post mount and a Suzuki top clamp.

    Call Kelly at Motosportz... he'll sell you what you need to make it all work.

    C
  3. 04asphalt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SW Michigan
    so you think if I get a used Scotts for the KTM I could buy some mounts from Kelly to make it work on the Husky?
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Nope, totally different mounting system.

    Kelly
  5. 04asphalt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SW Michigan
    no way to mod. yours to work on the KTM then:banghead:


    side note: just mounted one of your front axle nuts:thumbsup:
    I hated that allen thing that came stock:censored:
  6. kwhusky Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    key west
    610sm with scotts had to make costom pin. Friend has ktm 625 with scotts with weld on pin

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  7. 04asphalt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SW Michigan
    dose the bolt holding your go into the frame or is all the force on the plastic tank:confused:
  8. NOTsoHUSKY Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Vacaville, Ca
    That is the bolt that holds the tank to the frame.
  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    IMHO that is not a good way to do that. Structurally it is inadequate and could lead to binding and loss of control. The bolt is not large enough and the platform is relying on a plastic tank and and moving platform.

    there is a lot of force on the pin and the right mounting kit for the bike is mandatory. Get 2 kits and one damper.