Tri-Glide Steering damper issue

[rayg5102]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas?

thanks in advance.

[sprinkman]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas?

thanks in advance.

You should still be able to ride it. A lot out there with no damper on them take it you are not under warrenty. Can't help you with buying I would check ebay and the internet. Good Luck

[tfdeputydawg]

https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?...homerun_portal

For example:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...20Damper%20Kit

[DK Custom Products]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........
1. is this still rideable for now?
2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas?

thanks in advance.

In the manual there is an address of a company that will rebuild it for you. Never had one done, but surely it is less expensive than a new one from HD.

Kevin

[Papa Zook]

$500 for a steering damper????!!

[JJTRIKER]

ouch i believe they are out there somewhat cheaper than that
Zook will fix you up with a hole new set of trees for not much more

[JJTRIKER]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...e&_sacat=10063

[tbear]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...e&_sacat=10063

Do you know what Front Stabalizer # is used for a Triglide?

[rayg5102]

TRY THIS LINK
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...e&_sacat=10063

when you cycle through the choices, none are for 2010 tri glides. Not sure why, or would they work anyway, might be worth a try.
My next choice may be to find a cycle "junk" yard and try my luck there.

[rhino 2]

Do you know what Front Stabalizer # is used for a Triglide?

# 83808-09

[alsdeb]

You should still be able to ride it. A lot out there with no damper on them take it you are not under warrenty. Can't help you with buying I would check ebay and the internet. Good Luck

You can also go to Pingle and get one for a drag bike that is fully adjustable. And it's a LOT less than $500!

[HDB0B]

Does your head shake at low speed go away without the damper? If not I'd be checking those head bearings / torque of head nut .... and also front brake drag left/right.

??? Are all HD dampers adjustable?

Bob

[rayg5102]

Does your head shake at low speed go away without the damper? If not I'd be checking those head bearings / torque of head nut .... and also front brake drag left/right.

??? Are all HD dampers adjustable?

Bob

Don't know, have not removed it and tried what it's like without. Should try that this weekend.
Mine is not adjustable. Thought it was..that's how I broke the screw.

[Bruhow]

My tail of woe:

I have a 2010 HD Tri-Glide, just turned it to 15,000 miles today. If I ride at about 2-5 MPH and let go of the bars, the whole front end shakes. Went to HD today and they say the part is about $550.00, but I should check to see if mine is adjustable. There is a screw at one end.. Sure enough it's one of those damn star types. Anyway, I found a driver that fit, turned it one whole rotation and.............SNAP............... I broke the DAMN Damper.

Two questions.........

1. is this still rideable for now?

2. is there a part or place I can find an aftermarket that don't cost $500?

any other ideas?

thanks in advance.

Yes you can ride it and never put that thing back on. I’ve built trike and never used dampers. It may share a little now and then but doesn’t hurt anything. GO RIDE 😂