iloiloguy Joined Mar 14, 2015 Messages 24 Location Baltimore, Maryland, USA Bike Silver 2010 NT700VAA Aug 10, 2017 #1 Has anyone installed a steering stabilizer/damper on their NT? I'm considering it in an effort to decrease th vibration and harshness in my steering.
Has anyone installed a steering stabilizer/damper on their NT? I'm considering it in an effort to decrease th vibration and harshness in my steering.
DirtFlier Site Supporter Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 3,339 Location Troy, OH Bike 2010 Silver NT700V/ABS Aug 11, 2017 #2 Speaking generally, steering dampers are not designed to reduce vibration and harshness you feel in the grips.
Speaking generally, steering dampers are not designed to reduce vibration and harshness you feel in the grips.
ARKNT Joined Jan 23, 2011 Messages 1,292 Location Arkansas Bike 2020 Kawasaki Versys Aug 11, 2017 #3 I don't know of anyone who has added a stabilizer. Have you gone over the front end closely (wheel balance, steering bearings)? Brad
I don't know of anyone who has added a stabilizer. Have you gone over the front end closely (wheel balance, steering bearings)? Brad
seagrass Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 709 Age 62 Location NSW, Australia Bike 2013 DL650/A & CX500 Euro Aug 12, 2017 #4 Check your front tyre as I suspect this is probably the cause of your front end problems. It is amazing how much better a bike feels with a new front tyre ;-) Seagrass
Check your front tyre as I suspect this is probably the cause of your front end problems. It is amazing how much better a bike feels with a new front tyre ;-) Seagrass
DirtFlier Site Supporter Joined Dec 13, 2010 Messages 3,339 Location Troy, OH Bike 2010 Silver NT700V/ABS Aug 12, 2017 #5 [...Check your front tyre as I suspect this is probably the cause of your front end problems...] +1. Some brands/models of tires seem to develop cupping at a fairly low mileage.
[...Check your front tyre as I suspect this is probably the cause of your front end problems...] +1. Some brands/models of tires seem to develop cupping at a fairly low mileage.