Steering Damper

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Rudeboy, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    #1 Rudeboy, Aug 27, 2017
    Just finished the steering damper project thought id upload a few shots of it purchased from half ton it was for an older 790 Bonny got front bracket new spacer and correct length bolt from George @ TEC new spray job not bad considering it was rattle cans and a little fettling to make it all fit, not sure if it will make any real handling difference but it was ok to begin with still for looks alone it was worth doing.

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  2. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    #2 TEZ 217, Aug 27, 2017
    Looks a good job and sits well, Top marks well done :cool::cool:
     
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  3. MrOrange

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    #3 MrOrange, Aug 27, 2017
    Did it need a damper? Not really heard of anyone struggling with Bonnevilles shaking their heads?
    If it's just to look nice, fair do's, we all like trinkets :cool:
     
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  4. Rocker

    Rocker Elite Member

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    #4 Rocker, Aug 27, 2017
    They do at a ton!!
     
  5. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    #5 Rudeboy, Aug 27, 2017
    Only at 101 mph it shook a little
     
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  6. Andy-K2

    Andy-K2 Knowledge is power for which I have neither!

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    #6 Andy-K2, Aug 27, 2017
    I think they do need one, had mine shaking in fast bends quite a lot, its not a nice feeling :( Rudeboy fitted mine but due to surgery I have yet to get out on it so hoping it will make a difference. I guess I have to remember the Bonneville is not a sports bike so I m going to have to put up with certain failings:) Still, have to agree, if they don't work that well they still look good.:) Cant wait to test it though, wont be long Rudeboy, getting better by the day.
     
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  7. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    #7 MrOrange, Aug 27, 2017
    Thanks for the info. America stops at 100. No more, no matter how hard you twist!!! :p
     
  8. Rudeboy

    Rudeboy Senior Member

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    #8 Rudeboy, Aug 27, 2017
    Andy-K2 has had a Labotomy just to let you guys on here know former race prepared gixter K2 certified looney rider I rode it after altering the sprockets but didnt realise hed had it mapped power commander fitted ect so brown pants and gave it back life begins at 171,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
     
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  9. Mountie

    Mountie New Member

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    #9 Mountie, Aug 28, 2017
    Yeah fitted a TEC one earlier in the year. Didn't think it made much difference at first, until I tackled the roads of Ireland last month!
     
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  10. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    #10 capt, Sep 3, 2017
    Cheaper option fit tapered head stem bearings ! As its likely the std ball and race bearings which can't get all the play out, that is causing the "shimmying" & "shaking" .
    I did my 09 America head stem bearings !! It's an eye opening difference !*!*!

    Cheers capt.
     
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