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Title: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: KANDY on July 05, 2021, 08:09:51 PM
Hi All,
Does RD400 has stock Steering Damper like RD350, My Handle is kind of turning too much and touching to the tank.
Buying aftermarket are only are the options ?

Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: rodneya on July 05, 2021, 10:42:14 PM
Damper only stops head shake, the steering stops are meant to stop the bars hotting the tank. Maybe take a look if they are damaged - lower triple and bottom of the stem.
Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: m in sc on July 05, 2021, 10:42:32 PM
not stock but a common upgrade. your issue is the steering stops though.

Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: KANDY on July 06, 2021, 12:43:59 AM
Quote from: rodneya on July 05, 2021, 10:42:14 PM
Maybe take a look if they are damaged - lower triple and bottom of the stem.
Yes, bottom of the stem, stopper is damaged, allowing the handlebar turn too much.
Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: pidjones on July 06, 2021, 07:58:40 AM
Yes, pretty common problem. Must take a very small bump to damage them. I've even considered dilling and tapping mine to add adjustable stops. For now, a wire tie tight over the bad side and super glued in place. You know you have the problem if your tank has dents lining up with the upper clamp nuts.
Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: KANDY on July 06, 2021, 08:11:57 AM
Quote from: pidjones on July 06, 2021, 07:58:40 AM
I've even considered dilling and tapping mine.

Considering this option. Or go to the Welder and have a stopper tig welded to stop the extra turn.
Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: m in sc on July 06, 2021, 10:14:59 AM
ive done both in the past. drilling and tapping was easiest unless the frame is bare, if that, then weld and repair correctly.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Steering Damper on RD400
Post by: rodneya on July 06, 2021, 10:58:50 AM
These adjustable stops from cognitomoto are pretty sweet