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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Hydraulic Steering Damper
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<blockquote data-quote="oexing" data-source="post: 99988" data-attributes="member: 1493"><p>Norman, I was a bit puzzled why you did not run into problems with your findings about available stroke and characteristics at mid-position and near steering locks practically identic to mine. Indeed I measured 1.07 mm at neutral steering as seen in the photo and rounded up a bit but it does not really matter with both setups. My lever 3.0 is the 60mm size between centres so this shows said readings like your version, but then your cylinder is mounted at the 53 mm friction pin lug so again I am puzzled why that can be ? Sure, your damper does 75mm , right, my type only 70 mm . You noted about 40 degrees per side with Girdraulics, I got 33 with Bramptons, so we should be very clear to show up limits with various components built into different forks. A sketch with sizes of levers and total damper ranges will help drivers to know what works for whom. I do not know much about Girdraulics and important sizes around these so can only confirm, that the 60 mm lever works perfectly on Bramptons with a 70 mm damper and 64mm active stroke. Anway, at least thankfully there is more than one single proposition for improving both fork types and owners can choose what suits them best for their particular bike. </p><p> What I can draw out of this discussion is that I will most likely put one of these dampers onto other bikes in my shed as well. The friction types are frankly only a very poor solution and hydraulics can be added today without spoiling the looks of a classic a lot. The big plus is a much smoother and safer ride when roads are a bit challenging - and I really love good old winding roads , a bit rough is very OK for me. </p><p></p><p> Vic</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oexing, post: 99988, member: 1493"] Norman, I was a bit puzzled why you did not run into problems with your findings about available stroke and characteristics at mid-position and near steering locks practically identic to mine. Indeed I measured 1.07 mm at neutral steering as seen in the photo and rounded up a bit but it does not really matter with both setups. My lever 3.0 is the 60mm size between centres so this shows said readings like your version, but then your cylinder is mounted at the 53 mm friction pin lug so again I am puzzled why that can be ? Sure, your damper does 75mm , right, my type only 70 mm . You noted about 40 degrees per side with Girdraulics, I got 33 with Bramptons, so we should be very clear to show up limits with various components built into different forks. A sketch with sizes of levers and total damper ranges will help drivers to know what works for whom. I do not know much about Girdraulics and important sizes around these so can only confirm, that the 60 mm lever works perfectly on Bramptons with a 70 mm damper and 64mm active stroke. Anway, at least thankfully there is more than one single proposition for improving both fork types and owners can choose what suits them best for their particular bike. What I can draw out of this discussion is that I will most likely put one of these dampers onto other bikes in my shed as well. The friction types are frankly only a very poor solution and hydraulics can be added today without spoiling the looks of a classic a lot. The big plus is a much smoother and safer ride when roads are a bit challenging - and I really love good old winding roads , a bit rough is very OK for me. Vic [/QUOTE]
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