Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: 8upbiker on June 16, 2013, 08:31:28 AM

Title: steering dampener
Post by: 8upbiker on June 16, 2013, 08:31:28 AM
Any one know of a good cheap steering stabilizer that will fit the Drifter? My uncle just recently installed the voyager trike kit on his Drifter. Don't want to spend a lot on one at least till he sees if he gets the feel he's looking for.
Title: Re: steering dampener
Post by: John Hopkins on June 16, 2013, 21:38:47 PM
You can probably make a bracket for a hatchback rear door damper..about $40 instead of $400.

John.
Title: Re: steering dampener
Post by: greenbarn on June 16, 2013, 21:48:13 PM
Quote from: John Hopkins on June 16, 2013, 21:38:47 PM
You can probably make a bracket for a hatchback rear door damper..about $40 instead of $400.

Trouble with that is, if I'm not mistaken, all the dampers for a hatchback, car hood, tail-gate, or tool-box lid will only dampen one way- they are designed to lift.  For a steering damper, you'll need a dual-direction damper, something like a truck steering stablizer.  Maybe there is a small-ish one made to fit a compact truck, perhaps.

Or shop in the ATV line of steering stabilizers.  I'm sure there are some that are less expensive than others, maybe could be adapted?