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Title: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: hunterso on May 08, 2014, 12:06:00 PM

I would like to fit a steering damper to my bike - anyone else fitted one?

There seems to be a lot of different sizes out there - stroke length, body length etc

Anyone got any recommendations on suppliers or specific sizes etc

Thanks

Title: Re: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: matthewmosse on May 08, 2014, 05:36:26 PM

My 500/4 had one when I bought it which may get re fitted. Not sure if the mounting method or type would suit other 500/4 though ad money is fitted with a sidecar.  My dad felt it was better for being fitted. I couldn't tell the difference with it missing when it came off.

Title: Re: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: Ewan 500 K1 on May 08, 2014, 07:10:55 PM

Hi , I tried these

GSXR fits, but not pretty

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NHK ODM 500 looks better , just clears engine at full lock   

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Hardest thing to come by was a 30mm frame clamp

Title: Re: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: hunterso on May 09, 2014, 01:09:11 AM

What are the dimensions of the NHK ewan?

When you get a moment a moment you could tell me
 
Total length
Body Length
Stroke Length

Thanks

Title: Re: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: Ewan 500 K1 on May 09, 2014, 08:12:11 AM

http://japan.webike.net/products/1822151.html

Size :
Stroke / 85mm
Body length / 155mm
Length / 270mm

 â— Adjustable damper 7 step load

Title: Re: Steering Damper CB550
Post by: hunterso on May 09, 2014, 10:54:56 AM

Thanks Ewan

That's great.