Daniel508s
Husqvarna
AA Class
CARL REHATCHEK;98328 said:
There has been a couple of people tell me that you can just tighten up the steering head bearings. I'm to scared to try that, thinking I might do some damage.
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steering damper/stabilizers-Question
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There has been a couple of people tell me that you can just tighten up the steering head bearings. I'm to scared to try that, thinking I might do some damage.
CARL REHATCHEK
Husqvarna
AA Class
Dan,
The way some other rider say about over tightning and or really tighten them up sounds scary.. But a 1/8" turn from normal is what I suggest to try.(not 1/8 turn)
This works well for deflection, roots and the oooh crap situation.
I change steering head bearings every year and have never removed a bad bearing yet..
Funny thing... you may be really suprised how many riders think their steering damper is working but it has been out of oil and never knew it til it was rebuilt..lol
Don't let W.E.R. Works Enduro Riders damper slip thru your fingers if it across's your path as the are less costly new.. are all interchangable with fender and frame mounts and Drew also supports the site and has a zillion miles under his belt and has been in the damper biz about that many years and may have a rebuilt unit he would sell you..
The way some other rider say about over tightning and or really tighten them up sounds scary.. But a 1/8" turn from normal is what I suggest to try.(not 1/8 turn)
This works well for deflection, roots and the oooh crap situation.
I change steering head bearings every year and have never removed a bad bearing yet..
Funny thing... you may be really suprised how many riders think their steering damper is working but it has been out of oil and never knew it til it was rebuilt..lol
Don't let W.E.R. Works Enduro Riders damper slip thru your fingers if it across's your path as the are less costly new.. are all interchangable with fender and frame mounts and Drew also supports the site and has a zillion miles under his belt and has been in the damper biz about that many years and may have a rebuilt unit he would sell you..
CARL REHATCHEK;98352 said:
As far as not knowing if it is working ....on the Scotts ..simply read the manual. Quite easy to test the damper itself... just throw it up on a stand and let it free float. Adjust your settings for damping and amount of sweep. Easy for anyone to tell where it is kicking in...and how much pressure you are getting.
T
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Daniel508s;98080 said:
You never told why you think you need this device ... If you are having issues with the handling, you might want to set your suspension up correctly first ... Adding a device to a bike that is set up incorrectly might just mask the original problem ...
The steering head bearings do very little work really as they only move a few inches back and forth but must be tighten to remove any slack from them ... Just jack the front wheel off the ground and grab the fronts or front tire and pull back and forth ... If they have slack, it will be very obvious ... n fact, it will be very obvious when riding the bike as any time the front end gets high or comes off the ground, you will feel a bump from up front ...
Just tighten as needed but not to the point of binding the movement of the forks from side to side ...
andyman;98291 said:
you are correct.
Daniel508s
Husqvarna
AA Class
ray_ray;98408 said:
Hi Ray Ray,
How this all started with me getting interested in a damper was, I was racing (MX)with a guy who had a stablizer. When asked his opinion, he told me he couldnt ride without it.
Your right, having your suspension set up correctly cures most all handling problems. Then look into a damper/stablizer. I just wanted to hear other opinions and experiences.
ray_ray;98408 said:
Daniel508s;98522 said:
You absolutely should not use a damper to mask a problem but I think there is little doubt that they can make a ride more pleasurable and less fatiguing even on a well set-up machine.
Daniel508s
Husqvarna
AA Class
Darkside;98753 said:
Does anyone know if they interchange?
Just a question but isn't Husky spacing always 85 MM?
My understanding after talking with Scotts Performance ( Steve and Eric) that all Husky spacing is 85MM from Vintage to modern....
My 1980 CR 390 is 85MM and my 2005 TC 450 is 85 MM ( 85 in the part number denotes this)
PN# on Scotts Performance Damper Mount:
Anyone have more detail on this....???
Darkside .... how are you measuring the 93MM? I'm intrigued. Maybe a difference between SM and TC / TE / TXC?
T
My understanding after talking with Scotts Performance ( Steve and Eric) that all Husky spacing is 85MM from Vintage to modern....
My 1980 CR 390 is 85MM and my 2005 TC 450 is 85 MM ( 85 in the part number denotes this)
PN# on Scotts Performance Damper Mount:
Anyone have more detail on this....???
Darkside .... how are you measuring the 93MM? I'm intrigued. Maybe a difference between SM and TC / TE / TXC?
T
86mm is standard husky but there are several sizes. 45 mm forked bikes are different than 50mm and the 610 is also different (wider)
LawnDartMike
Husqvarna
AA Class
I use a GPR V4 and haven't had any issues. This is the second bike I have used it with - the first a KX250. It doesn't seem to help so much in the tight trails but I'll swear by it in the faster rocky desert like conditions.
Darkside
Husqvarna
AA Class
The TE's and TC's use the 85 mm mount. The SM's are wider.
I went through this working with Protect. The SMR clamps are different from the TE's. I removed the handlebar clamps from the top triple and measured center to center the mounting holes. I don't have the SMR510 anymore, just the damper mount and collar.
Daniel508s
Husqvarna
AA Class
Darkside;98934 said:The TE's and TC's use the 85 mm mount. The SM's are wider.
I went through this working with Protect. The SMR clamps are different from the TE's. I removed the handlebar clamps from the top triple and measured center to center the mounting holes. I don't have the SMR510 anymore, just the damper mount and collar.
Thank you, you answered my question. Damn!! That would have been a great deal...oh well