Tri-Glide Steering damper issue

[rayg5102]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas? :AGGHH:

thanks in advance.

 

[sprinkman]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas? :AGGHH:

thanks in advance.

You should still be able to ride it. A lot out there with no damper on them take it you are not under warrenty. Can't help you with buying I would check ebay and the internet. Good Luck

 

[tfdeputydawg]

https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search...&hsimp=yhs-att_001&type=att_pc_homerun_portal

For example:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/motorcycle/Steering Damper Kit

 

[DK Custom Products]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas? :AGGHH:

thanks in advance.

In the manual there is an address of a company that will rebuild it for you. Never had one done, but surely it is less expensive than a new one from HD.

Kevin

 

[Papa Zook]

$500 for a steering damper????!!

 

[JJTRIKER]

ouch i believe they are out there somewhat cheaper than that
Zook will fix you up with a hole new set of trees for not much more

 

[JJTRIKER]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...&_nkw=steering+damper+motorcycle&_sacat=10063

 

[tbear]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...&_nkw=steering+damper+motorcycle&_sacat=10063

Do you know what Front Stabalizer # is used for a Triglide?

 

[rayg5102]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...&_nkw=steering+damper+motorcycle&_sacat=10063

when you cycle through the choices, none are for 2010 tri glides. Not sure why, or would they work anyway, might be worth a try.
My next choice may be to find a cycle "junk" yard and try my luck there.

 

[rhino 2]

Do you know what Front Stabalizer # is used for a Triglide?

# 83808-09

 

[alsdeb]

You should still be able to ride it. A lot out there with no damper on them take it you are not under warrenty. Can't help you with buying I would check ebay and the internet. Good Luck

You can also go to Pingle and get one for a drag bike that is fully adjustable. And it's a LOT less than $500!

 

[HDB0B]

Does your head shake at low speed go away without the damper? If not I'd be checking those head bearings / torque of head nut .... and also front brake drag left/right.

??? Are all HD dampers adjustable?

Bob orag:

 

[rayg5102]

Does your head shake at low speed go away without the damper? If not I'd be checking those head bearings / torque of head nut .... and also front brake drag left/right.

??? Are all HD dampers adjustable?

Bob orag:

Don't know, have not removed it and tried what it's like without. Should try that this weekend.
Mine is not adjustable. Thought it was..that's how I broke the screw.

 

[Bruhow]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........

1. is this still rideable for now?

2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas? :AGGHH:

thanks in advance.

Yes you can ride it and never put that thing back on. I’ve built trike and never used dampers. It may share a little now and then but doesn’t hurt anything. GO RIDE