Who All Are Running Steering Stabilizers?

**BigGreenMachine** · 07-24-2007, 03:19 PM

Mind posting some pics of what you use?

I definately want one!

**blue27** · 07-24-2007, 03:34 PM

I do not have one currently on any of mt Trikes but , back in the day we made our own for our race Quads and I believe this would look correct on an older Trike. (this is what I am planning on doing for mine). We used a steering dampner off a VW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Steer...33957619QQrdZ1) and cut off the end mount and welded a heim joint to it. From there just make up a mount to bolt it to the frame and had mounts made to clamp it to the steering stem. If you use the VW one I think you should be able to bolt it to the triple camp and just need to make a rear mount. Remember to try and set it up so the travel is center, (wheel straight the shaft should be half way through the travel.) Let us know how you make out.

**pickleweasel_00** · 07-24-2007, 04:00 PM

at the risk of sounding stupid, what purpose would on serve on a three wheeler, or when are they needed?

**Kintore** · 07-24-2007, 04:05 PM

Keeps the bars jerking around to a minimum, allows you to have better control, smoother operation. Very good when racing as well.

Plus they are ultra trick!

**SWIGIN** · 07-24-2007, 04:07 PM

that looks exactly like my PEP stabilizer. i thought it was a bug part but i could never find anything out.

i had one off a trike years ago and it had a 4 inch rod screwed to the end of the shaft to make it longer

**toocheaptosmoke** · 07-24-2007, 04:10 PM

hmmm, sounds interesting. Would one provide too much resistance and make your arms tired if riding on the trails?

**SWIGIN** · 07-24-2007, 04:13 PM

no....it makes you less tired since you dont have to hang on so tight or fight it at all

the closer to the center of the triple you mount it, it is easyer to turn

the closer to the fork tube makes it harder

**cr480r** · 07-24-2007, 05:32 PM

I have one that I will be putting on my project tecate...as soon as I figure out the best way to mount it...

**Louis Mielke** · 07-24-2007, 05:58 PM

Or just do couple hundred push ups every night. lol

**Jason Hall** · 07-24-2007, 07:59 PM

I have an old RAM stabalizer on my 450 3 wheeler. It Is an old school unit made to fit a 350x. It works great, helps big time on a rutted up MX track. You really don't notice It's on their, unless you turn the bars when sitting still. It has some noticable resistance when going slow, but Is'nt noticable when riding normal.

**BigGreenMachine** · 07-24-2007, 08:17 PM

Thanks guys, Jason and Blue27 those posts were super helpful. Will be picking up one of those stabilizers soon.

James

**BigGreenMachine** · 07-24-2007, 09:19 PM

Here are some pics of Cliff's oldschool racer he nabbed from another member. It has the VW stabilizer with the adjuster threaded on the end.

Very cool trike IMO.

I definately need a stabilizer for the high speed run on the ponds this winter as well as the choppy fire roads that I have access to.

**toocheaptosmoke** · 07-24-2007, 09:30 PM

I think I might need to get one.

**BigGreenMachine** · 07-24-2007, 10:07 PM

Ok what about a streetbike stabilizer? Anyone have some pics of how they mount??

**Rustytinhorn** · 07-25-2007, 02:23 AM

I read somewhere that the stabilizers where good to have when popping wheelies and landing on the return. Helped keep wheels straight and under control. I wouldn't know though, I dont own one. I could definitaly see how it would help on the trials though.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

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