Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e

[Kats500]

Where can i get a steering stabilizer for my bike...does anyone make one???

[The Buddha]

Yes, I believe its called adjusting your neck bearings - or replacing them.
Cool.
Srinath.

[frankieG]

there is no need for one on a gs

[scottpA_GS]

there is no need for one on a gs

+1

[makenzie71]

There's a need if you want there to be one.

I'm not aware of any off-the-shelf kits...you're have to fabricate one solo.

[frankieG]

There's a need if you want there to be one.

I'm not aware of any off-the-shelf kits...you're have to fabricate one solo.

wont and need are two different things....at least that is what i was taught in economics class's

[ohgood]

Where can i get a steering stabilizer for my bike...does anyone make one???

what people are trying to say is that that gs doesn't suffer from headshake IF your bearings are in good condition, and adjusted properly.

now then, if you know that much ^^^ is true, and just WANT a damper, you could always modify something for looks or whatever, but it's really not something that is NEEDED unless something else is very wrong, like head bearings, tire out of balance, wheel bearings, etc.

folks aren't trying to get smart with ya, just hopeing you don't overlook something important.

[ben2go]

+1

dgyver has modded a couple track bikes for stabilizers but never had the need for them.He is putting down some pretty good power for a GS,too.

[frankieG]

save your cash for progressive fork springs

[wera90ex]

Where can i get a steering stabilizer for my bike...does anyone make one???

I think Toby makes one but as I remember it's pretty pricey..$350.00 . What I've done for the past couple of years is gotten a stock damper for a gsxr 750 that mounts on the front of the steering head. Welded a tab on to the head,and bought a clamp for the fork tube. And for $25-$50 you can have a damper that should meet all your needs. Granted you can't adjust it on the fly but you can change the fluid to a heavier weight. But be careful not too heavy no more than 10wt. Also keep the pivot hole on the bracket close to the head. It may take an attempt or two to get it right so only tack weld the bracket on so you don't create more work for yourself. If anyone needs some pics on the subject mail me.  wera90ex@aol.com    Rich Graver