Steering head damper for 1st. gen Venture

[charlie h.]

Hi Guys and gals!

has anyone successfully added a steering damper to the 1st gen Venture? I have owned several, and it seems that would be a great upgrade for stability. I have Progressive springs, and new lower fork bushings and slider bushings, and will add a condor fork brace soon. I believe that a steering damper could be added with positive results also. Anyone ever do this??

[Snaggletooth]

Never gave it much thought as I'm pretty happy with the handling on my '84 with the Progressives and Condor Brace and I push the bike pretty hard sometimes.

 

I'd have to say installing one might be a bit of a challenge with the fairing and cowling pieces around the neck and tree area without some serious changes.

 

Be watching to see what you end up with.

[Marcarl]

If you tighten the bearings just right you don't need a damper, but it can be a bit tricky at times, in this case a little can go a long way.