VW Steering Dampner

There are two different lengths of stroke. One has a little over 6" the other is over 7".
As I recall the earlier model beetles used the longer stroke damper.

Lonnie

I don't know what the difference is, but have always been told to specify the Super Beetle one. That's the one I used on my Goldwing and on my Yamaha 850. Those were the only two rigs I ever felt needed one.

Thanks for the info.........Steve

OK I'll look at that one.....BTW will adding a dampner make steering harder???or just take the wobble out...like I said it don't happen often but would hate for it to wobble at a bad time....LOL...ya know what I mean????.....Steve

You'll only feel it at very low speeds, like maneuvering around a parking lot. If you spring for the expensive ones, most are designed that there is little or no restriction until a jarring force is applied. http://www.scottsperformance.com/Stabilizer_Info.php or http://www.pit-bull.com/steering-stabilizer-types.shtml.
For most of us a $30 VW one is worth the low speed struggle.

$30.00 sounds like the way to go......Thanks again Steve

The V-Dub unit will definitely slow your steering down and add some resistance to your steering. I won't use one unless headshake is uncontrollable.

Lonnie

MMmmmmm may not need one then.....only happens if I am slowing down and hit a bump just right...not often...maybe I'll just live with that unless it gets worst.....Thanks Steve

I have a damper on my Harley rig. The damper is identical to the early VW Beetle. Harley apparently uses the same source. They are made in Brazil. The HD model is around $129 and the ones in the afermarket catalogs are under $30.

I like a damper because it makes the steering slower and more predictable.

All Evo and later Harleys with factory sidecars have the V-Dub style of damper installed. The case is the same as the VW but with different valving. It definitely slows down the steering which I found was cumbersome with it installed.
However it will also help to slow down the steering on front ends with raked trees. Some feel the steering is too quick after this modification has been done. I prefer the raked trees without the damper for quick, easy steering.

Lonnie

Originally written by Hack'n on 7/19/2008 10:37 AM

All Evo and later Harleys with factory sidecars have the V-Dub style of damper installed. The case is the same as the VW but with different valving. It definitely slows down the steering which I found was cumbersome with it installed.
However it will also help to slow down the steering on front ends with raked trees. Some feel the steering is too quick after this modification has been done. I prefer the raked trees without the damper for quick, easy steering.

Lonnie

As usual, you have aroused my curiosity. In what way is the valving on the auto store type Brazilian VW dampers different from the ones sourced from Harley-Davidson?

I have several units from both sources and I can find no difference in length, mounting, stroke, or pull, tested with a large fishing scale. The rate appears to be the same as well.

Thanks in advance.

Originally written by gnm109 on 7/19/2008 1:01 PM

Originally written by Hack'n on 7/19/2008 10:37 AM

All Evo and later Harleys with factory sidecars have the V-Dub style of damper installed. The case is the same as the VW but with different valving. It definitely slows down the steering which I found was cumbersome with it installed.
However it will also help to slow down the steering on front ends with raked trees. Some feel the steering is too quick after this modification has been done. I prefer the raked trees without the damper for quick, easy steering.

Lonnie

As usual, you have aroused my curiosity. In what way is the valving on the auto store type Brazilian VW dampers different from the ones sourced from Harley-Davidson?

I have several units from both sources and I can find no difference in length, mounting, stroke, or pull, tested with a large fishing scale. The rate appears to be the same as well.

Thanks in advance.

Careful Gaylord, any minute now somebody will accuse you of bashing.

may just give one a try 30.00 is cheap enough.....

Originally written by SidecarMike on 7/19/2008 12:50 PM

Originally written by gnm109 on 7/19/2008 1:01 PM

Originally written by Hack'n on 7/19/2008 10:37 AM

All Evo and later Harleys with factory sidecars have the V-Dub style of damper installed. The case is the same as the VW but with different valving. It definitely slows down the steering which I found was cumbersome with it installed.
However it will also help to slow down the steering on front ends with raked trees. Some feel the steering is too quick after this modification has been done. I prefer the raked trees without the damper for quick, easy steering.

Lonnie

As usual, you have aroused my curiosity. In what way is the valving on the auto store type Brazilian VW dampers different from the ones sourced from Harley-Davidson?

I have several units from both sources and I can find no difference in length, mounting, stroke, or pull, tested with a large fishing scale. The rate appears to be the same as well.

Thanks in advance.

Careful Gaylord, any minute now somebody will accuse you of bashing.

Can't even get curious around here anymore. Hmmmmmmm.