We have a 2010 Ultra Classic with a 1980 ROADSTER ROYALE and I am trying to find out what kind of steering aides we could find and would a steering aide be the same as a damper or is there something else?
Thanks for any commits or suggestions
tjs067 - 6/2/2015 5:59 PM We have a 2010 Ultra Classic with a 1980 ROADSTER ROYALE and I am trying to find out what kind of steering aides we could find and would a steering aide be the same as a damper or is there something else? Thanks for any commits or suggestions
I would think modified triple trees to reduce trail thus reducing steering effort. A steering dampener is used to reduce low speed steering oscillations not so much a steering aid.
www.libertysidecars.com. I've got the Liberty tree on my FLH and love it.
Trail reduction is the best steering aid. Leading links, "raked' triple trees, and leading legs are some of the methods used to reduce steering effort.
The most common method used are the altered triple trees.
Several vendors sell them new and some will alter your trees if you wish.
They come with different degrees of rake. From 3 to 6 degrees. The most common rake is 5 degrees over stock. This gives quick easy steering and usually the steering damper can be removed eliminating another steering resistance.
I've also used the Liberty trees and recommend them highly. For altered trees for less popular makes of bikes I've sent them to Side Effects in Kamloops, BC. Some popular models can be purchased on an exchange basis.
A steering damper just helps control slow speed nose wiggle, but adds steering resistance.
Lonnie
To reduce steering effort the trail needs to be reduced, this is done by moving the front wheel forward some, many ways this can be done. The most common on your bike is with triple tree's. We offer tree's for your bike for $895
If you have a low speed front end shake a damper hides it however we find that more often then not on your bike if the mounts are good and stout, well thought out and not flexing by slightly over tightening the steering head bearings (about 10 inch pounds more) and adjusting the toe settings an 1/8 of an inch either way often head shake can be either eliminated or reduced significantly.
A steering damper makes your steering effort harder all the time.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
866-638-1793
