Steering damping 'other way' - PHDS

Discussion in 'TR650' started by mario33, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. mario33 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Warsaw, Poland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra'13 - Lady in Red 2
    Other Motorcycles:
    none
    mario33, Dec 11, 2013
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  2. Next Strada Demolitionist

    Location:
    Brevard, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Just sent the US dealer an email inquiring on price and any other details on the system he can offer. I still wish Scotts would have made a unit for these bikes :mad:
    Next, Dec 11, 2013
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    I have sold many steering dampers to KTM guys running those (they were asking if it all worked together) and they seem to really like them.
    Motosportz, Dec 11, 2013
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  4. mario33 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Warsaw, Poland
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra'13 - Lady in Red 2
    Other Motorcycles:
    none
    I would assume that NO large producer would even consider making products for this bike as its practically dead (market too small and other opportunities). That includes dampeners, exhausts etc. No dreams of LeoVince/Scotts for Terra IMHO... No dampener for this bike UNLESS some smaller workshop prepares dedicated mount.

    Having said that, mind you that PHDS is not steering dampener 'per se'. Its rather handlebar dampener - AFAIK it deals primarily with engine/clutch vibrations mostly, not shimmy (eg. due to knobbly tyres used on pavement). Therefore PHDS is so much successful for KTMs with significant vibes, TOGETHER with true steering dampener (eg. Scotts) - as Kelly rightfully pointed out.

    As Terra is low on vibes, PHDS effects might be limited. Although I would not rule that out completely, I would be ready to give it a go and check results.
    mario33, Dec 12, 2013
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  5. Next Strada Demolitionist

    Location:
    Brevard, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    This may not be a steering damper per se--EDIT: I should have read the post above before writing this:) Sorry.

    Below is a quote from the US distributor:

    We are the US importer for Xtrig and we have the PHDS system in stock

    The Xtrig PHDS system is not a steering dampener system but rather a vibration and shock dampening system for handle bar mounts.

    I would need to see a picture of the triple clamps on your bike to be able to say whether or not the Xtrig PHDS system will work with them.

    You can call me if you have any questions.

    Thanks,
    Rick Green
    Next, Dec 12, 2013
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  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Make sure they are flat on the bottom and have a M10 bolt hole and they should work fine. Might have to monkey with the bar bolts.
    Motosportz, Dec 12, 2013
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