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| Not recommended for front end lowered bikes due to lack of clearance. \\ | Not recommended for front end lowered bikes due to lack of clearance. \\ | ||
| - | Note from XLXR of the XLFORUM: ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076&page=2)) \\ | + | Note from XLXR of the XLFORUM: ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page2?t=989076&page=2)) \\ |
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| Please consider the following more as a safety warning for guys who may not have much experience with suspension set up. \\ | Please consider the following more as a safety warning for guys who may not have much experience with suspension set up. \\ | ||
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| - | The damper is not a structural piece so it doesn't require an elaborate or heavy duty mount. The damper floats and is never under load. ((davev1954 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076&page=3)) \\ | + | The damper is not a structural piece so it doesn't require an elaborate or heavy duty mount. The damper floats and is never under load. ((davev1954 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page3?t=989076&page=3)) \\ |
| - | ===== Dynamic Bike Innovations ===== | + | |
| - | The install was really quick and easy and it tucks behind the forks instead of hanging off the side like other brands. \\ | + | With this installed, the bike was more stable when leaned over at speed. ((bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) \\ |
| - | The damper has 15 settings. You may not feel much affect until you up into the 10-12 click range. \\ | + | |
| - | With this installed, the bike was more stable when leaned over at speed. \\ | + | |
| The head shake from hitting bumps while leaned over was greatly reduced and it recovered quicker. \\ | The head shake from hitting bumps while leaned over was greatly reduced and it recovered quicker. \\ | ||
| But probably the biggest difference was how much more comfortable it made the bike on the freeways. \\ | But probably the biggest difference was how much more comfortable it made the bike on the freeways. \\ | ||
| Barely hold onto the grips and the bike just tracks dead straight through the cracks, grooves, and potholes. \\ | Barely hold onto the grips and the bike just tracks dead straight through the cracks, grooves, and potholes. \\ | ||
| + | If you ride hard and / or ride on rough roads, the benefit from a steering damper can be very noticeable. \\ | ||
| + | It's not that something needs cured on the bike, it just makes it smoother over the rough stuff. \\ | ||
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| + | There are many different brands of dampeners and some will not come with instruction sheets. \\ | ||
| + | It's best to adjust the steering head bearings to get the proper "fall-away" before you start your installation of the dampener (that alone may cure your front-end woes). ((flashedwards of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) \\ | ||
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| + | **Helpful videos**: \\ | ||
| + | - [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk5ni3dIC34&feature=player_embedded|Here is an instructional video from BKRider]] on installing their dampener. | ||
| + | - [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7mU5KStueQ|Here is another video from Motorcyclist Magazine]] titled "Steering Dampers Explained—Do You Need One on Your Bike? ". \\ | ||
| + | This one was made by Dynamic Bike Innovations and sold by BKRider. \\ | ||
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| + | The install was really quick and easy and it tucks behind the forks instead of hanging off the side like other brands. \\ | ||
| + | The damper has 15 settings. You may not feel much affect until you up into the 10-12 click range. \\ | ||
| The circled bracket below mounts to the underside of the lower triple tree. \\ | The circled bracket below mounts to the underside of the lower triple tree. \\ | ||
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| The two prongs (B) fit into the grooves in the underside of the tree. One end of the damper attaches to Hole C, which extends over just behind the left fork. \\ | The two prongs (B) fit into the grooves in the underside of the tree. One end of the damper attaches to Hole C, which extends over just behind the left fork. \\ | ||
| The other end of the damper attaches to the other bracket that gets bolted to the front engine mount, off to the right side of the bike. \\ | The other end of the damper attaches to the other bracket that gets bolted to the front engine mount, off to the right side of the bike. \\ | ||
| + | **2008 1200N**: \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_5_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_5_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_3_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review?t=989076)) \\ |
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| - | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_3_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_bighit4u32.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by bighit4u32 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076)) \\ | + | |
| **1996 883**: \\ | **1996 883**: \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=989076&page=4)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_davev1954.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by davev1954 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) \\ |
| - | ===== Unknown Brand ===== | + | \\ |
| + | This one was painted black before installation: \\ | ||
| + | **2009 1200N**: \\ | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4#post2307486)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4#post2307486)) \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_3_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4#post2307486)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4#post2307486)) \\ | ||
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| + | Alternate Brands / Mounting Locations: \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_1_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3083064)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_2_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3083064)) \\ | + | | **2005 1200R** ((photo by BWP 5p of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) | **2008 883/1250** ((photo by J.P. of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/108036-steering-damper-installed-pics-and-review/page4?t=989076&page=4)) | |
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_by_bpw_5p.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_by_j.p..jpg?direct&400|}}| | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_3_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3083064)) {{:techtalk:ref:susp:steering_dampener_4_by_flashedwards.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by flashedwards of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3083064)) \\ | ||
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