Author Topic: Steering Dampeners for LT500 (Read 2994 times)

Mitch Keller · « **on:** October 05, 2012, 07:20:11 am »

Question: I see that the Racing and Desert quads benefit from use of Steering Dampener, is there any benefit for use with one on Dune Quads?

I have moved this topic to the LT500 Chassis Section to help out others, please contact Yuzuha32 for pricing

The Streamline part number you need is as follows:
7-Way Non-Rebuildable: BTS-S51-(B,BK,R, or S)
7-Way Rebuildable: BTS-RB51-(B,BK,R, or S)
11-Way Rebuildable Polished Aluminum Finish: BTS-ERB51-(B,BK,R, or S)
11-Way Rebuildable Carbon Finish: BTS-CB51-(B,BK,R, or S)
*B-Blue, BK-Black, R-Red, S-Silver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkYckyQx6W4&feature=channel&list=UL

Dezsled · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:30:17 am »

I run a steering dampened unit on everything I ride...except the gf.

Doesn't matter if it's trails or dunes, sometimes you hit those whoops that hammer the bars lock to lock left to right. Messes up your wrists until you can do some beerski 12 oz curls.

Dunezilla · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:41:25 am »

I run them, and love them for the dunes!

Best money spent!

FX4Pitrone · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2012, 10:13:53 am »

What kind are u running?

Dunezilla · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:42:03 am »

I run PEPs

Dezsled · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:48:58 am »

Ghetto vw & a hiem

Maxxh2o · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2012, 12:36:54 pm »

I run an old school PEP. Money well spent if you like to go fast. Arm pump is nil.
If you've ever taken a digger dropping off unexpectedly over a razor you know how bad handlebars hurt....

PCS · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2012, 01:07:37 pm »

Handle bars do hurt after an unexpected landing.

B_Fuss · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2012, 10:07:44 pm »

Dez can you show me the set up on the cheap setup

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2012, 10:21:31 pm »

Need to see what Jayson can hook us up with for a SQ-HQ deal? I need 3 of them.

Dezsled · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2012, 10:51:54 pm »

Sure can man bfuss ...

CrazyJ789 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2012, 06:08:54 am »

Are these stick style dampners or something else? I was looking into putting a PEP stick style on my zilla but the radiator seems to be in the way from proper mounting and clearance....can someone post some pics of how they have one of these stabilizers mounted? Thanks Jason

Dezsled · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:05:47 am »

I bought this vw type steering damper with the heim already installed off feebay. There two versions, a long one and a short one. The Zilla uses the short version, the longer one was for trx250r.

The rear mount is an aluminum plate that bolts to the motor mounts with a tab for the damper. The steering shaft required welding a tab on for the heim joint to mount to. I turned the bars full lock left, then tack welded the tab on the steering shaft then checked for proper clearance for the radiator then finished welding. Very simple. My Trx250r has mounts similar in design.

Pep makes a bolt on steering shaft mount but I couldn't locate one.

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:21:09 am »

I was looking into these, rebuildable with 7 adjustments
http://www.streamlinebrakes.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=STABL-7WY

Dezsled · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:26:39 am »

I have one of them on my LT450R. You could get 5 feebay dampers for the price of one streamline damper...

CrazyJ789 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:29:25 am »

Yea Mitch....that is the kind Im looking at...I guess if you mount it similar to the pics above it might work...I would hate to spend the money on one and it not work

Rogue1970 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2012, 10:12:42 am »

Yep, I too have the PEP stick, but a non-rebuildable. I'm due for another one as mine doesn't do too much as tested last night.

CrazyJ789 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:38:36 am »

Hey Rogue...can you post some pics of your dampner installed on your zilla?

WestTexasKing · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2012, 01:34:03 pm »

They sure as hell help when you're driving over tracks in the dunes.
Definitely recommend one for the dunes.

B_Fuss · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:43:27 pm »

Thank you very much

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2012, 09:06:15 pm »

Well, here is the deal, Jayson can get a good deal out of Streamline, Rebuildable with 7 adjustments, now for teh fun part as always, they dont have a P/N# for one ...........yet, they are local here in town, I will be taking a LT500 to them to get one fitted next week and to get a P/N# assigned to one for future sales, as of price, Jayson will post that soon enough.

WestTexasKing · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:43:00 pm »

I'd like to see a steering damper for an LT that attaches to the bottom of the steering stem like one of these:

Or even better, a steering damper like you see on streetbikes that attach to the handlebars for on-the-fly adjustments:

Rogue1970 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2012, 01:41:38 am »

Here is my stick stabilizer installed.

Mounts from front right engine mount to stem:

On stem:

On engine mount looking down:

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:12:10 am »

OMG it might mare my paint or scratch my Bling to one on?

CrazyJ789 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2012, 08:08:28 am »

Thanks Rogue or posting some pics....Also Mitch let me know ASAP when you find out streamline has one for the zilla. Thanks guys

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