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Author:  DGA [ Fri May 29, 2020 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  H2 hydraulic steering damper
I just bought a new hydraulic steering damper for my H2B. Have not ridden it yet, crap weather and working on my engine patent project. Any insight into these, does anyone else run them? I had read that the mount bracket can crack. My reasons for using one, when the front wheel gets light, if I go over a road heave bump, I will get a small steering wiggle just after the bump, before the front end settles down again. It's nothing really, but could see that getting into something bigger if the conditions were just right.
Author:  Ja-Moo [ Fri May 29, 2020 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
I always have run them, I needed it! Must be my riding style. ;) Only on the minimum though.

The frame mounts crack, because the fit is just a bit short and flexes the badly designed mount. A couple of reinforcement welds and you are good to go. :thumbup:
Author:  Jim [ Fri May 29, 2020 1:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
DGA wrote:
Any insight into these, does anyone else run them?

I've always had one on my H2. They're not needed most of the time, but when they are, they can be a lifesaver. Definitely reinforce the mount. It sucks when it breaks loose and the damper gets stuck in the engine cooling fins when you need to steer to the right!
Author:  DGA [ Fri May 29, 2020 2:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
Jim wrote:
DGA wrote:
Any insight into these, does anyone else run them?

I've always had one on my H2. They're not needed most of the time, but when they are, they can be a lifesaver. Definitely reinforce the mount. It sucks when it breaks loose and the damper gets stuck in the engine cooling fins when you need to steer to the right!

Oh crap LOL... I'll see about the mount, sucks, the frame paint is all nice.
Author:  Jim [ Fri May 29, 2020 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
DGA wrote:
Oh crap LOL... I'll see about the mount, sucks, the frame paint is all nice.

That's one reason you see broken fins on H2 heads so often. I had to weld mine when I broke it... the mount and the fin. It was in a parking lot, and had the damper turned up high by accident. I tried to make a turn and the mount broke. Then in trying to balance as usual, I found I couldn't turn the bar to the right easily. I gave a mighty shove to keep from falling and broke the fin off. I did stay upright though.
Author:  Stev-o [ Sat May 30, 2020 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
I dont have one on my H2 but do have one on my H1. DGA - where did you buy? Thx
Author:  Ja-Moo [ Sat May 30, 2020 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
Here is the warning thread on this.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=3268
Author:  Chris [ Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
This happened to Evans as we rode into Maryville right after the Dragon and Foothills parkway!! Could have been tragic if the mount broke a few miles before. Scratch that...it WOULD have been tragic.
Author:  Jim [ Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
Chris wrote:
This happened to Evans as we rode into Maryville right after the Dragon and Foothills parkway!! Could have been tragic if the mount broke a few miles before. Scratch that...it WOULD have been tragic.


Yes, anything that unexpectedly changes your steering line is potentially deadly. A kickstand left down is just as bad. I was told that claimed the life of a fellow triple rider a few years ago over in England. Over there having the stand suddenly straighten up your left turn can send you into oncoming traffic.
Author:  DGA [ Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: H2 hydraulic steering damper
Stev-o wrote:
I dont have one on my H2 but do have one on my H1. DGA - where did you buy? Thx

Search Ebay for NHK ODM500, new manufacture, looks identical to original I think.
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