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Title: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: Kats500 on February 20, 2008, 01:43:38 PM
Where can i get a steering stabilizer for my bike...does anyone make one???
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: The Buddha on February 20, 2008, 01:52:48 PM
Yes, I believe its called adjusting your neck bearings - or replacing them.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: frankieG on February 20, 2008, 01:54:50 PM
there is no need for one on a gs
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: scottpA_GS on February 20, 2008, 03:27:46 PM
Quote from: frankieG on February 20, 2008, 01:54:50 PM
there is no need for one on a gs

+1
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: makenzie71 on February 20, 2008, 10:38:37 PM
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.
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: frankieG on February 21, 2008, 07:18:29 AM
Quote from: makenzie71 on February 20, 2008, 10:38:37 PM
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
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: ohgood on February 21, 2008, 07:37:34 AM
Quote from: Kats500 on February 20, 2008, 01:43:38 PM
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.
:thumb:

Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: ben2go on February 21, 2008, 12:53:06 PM
+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.
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: frankieG on February 21, 2008, 12:58:09 PM
save your cash for progressive fork springs
Title: Re: Steering Stabilizer for 2000 gs500e
Post by: wera90ex on February 29, 2008, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Kats500 on February 20, 2008, 01:43:38 PM
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       :cheers: