I need help guys the stabilizer doesn't do anything and I want a aftermarket one any advice
Steering stabilizer help
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Wilfredoag
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I need help guys the stabilizer doesn't do anything and I want a aftermarket one any advice
The cool thing about a stabilizer is that it really isn't meant to do a whole lot while stationary and/or at low speed. It's job is to stabilize steering input at high speed due to human error to avoid loss of control. If it was too stiff at low speed you would have difficulty turning, essentially meaning it's doing it's job if you think it's not working (Does that make sense?).
Keep the stock one! It's Ohlins, and in my opinion functions excellently, save the money for consumables!
Keep the stock one! It's Ohlins, and in my opinion functions excellently, save the money for consumables!
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I have had better ones before like my gpr, Scott's. I like to be stiff on the road then can loosen the knob when off road. Mud tires give a floating feeling on the hwy. Not my favorite feeling.
I hear you, sounds like you have more experience with them than I do. If you find one for the PanAm please let me know, I’d be interested in seeing the differences.
During an road trip through the Alps I recognized that the steering is kind of stiff. The 180° turns where hard to go in to. At home I found out that the bolt on the stabilizer is to tight therefore it can't move there in the ball joint.
Two different ways to solve it
1. Remove the plastic washer and reassemble the bolt
2. The easy way, oil the washer and the ball joint.
So it is now easier to handle.
Maybe the info will help 😜
Two different ways to solve it
1. Remove the plastic washer and reassemble the bolt
2. The easy way, oil the washer and the ball joint.
So it is now easier to handle.
Maybe the info will help 😜
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I did my service and found my steering head bearings were 12 lbs max lock to lock. service manual says 3-5 lbs. i readjusted it the the motorcycle turns alot easier. May want to check this while you have the stabilizer off.
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This is what this fourm is for!
And posting rides!
And bragging about how badass our bikes are!
😎😎
If your stabilizer feels hard to compress and hard to rebound, its working properly.
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