After reading a 4 month old strand about modifying the Hay Bus steering damper, I did it this afternoon!
First, I didn't have to remove any parts, fairings, etc. I just reached up with a 1/4 drive socket and extension and 14mm open end to remove the damper.
Second, little star bit to take out the screw in the damper.
Third, plunged it back and forth a bunch to rid the damper of the OEM 5 wt fish oil!
Forth, immersed the damper into good detergent free 30 wt oil and worked it back and forth until no more bubbles.
Fifth, replaced the screw prior to taking it out of the oil.
Sixth, wiped it down and reinstalled it.
I CAN'T BELIEVE how great the steering now works! The damper feels like an upscale unit now for a $2 quart of oil (ck out the price for aftermarket dampers).
Raydog
First, I didn't have to remove any parts, fairings, etc. I just reached up with a 1/4 drive socket and extension and 14mm open end to remove the damper.
Second, little star bit to take out the screw in the damper.
Third, plunged it back and forth a bunch to rid the damper of the OEM 5 wt fish oil!
Forth, immersed the damper into good detergent free 30 wt oil and worked it back and forth until no more bubbles.
Fifth, replaced the screw prior to taking it out of the oil.
Sixth, wiped it down and reinstalled it.
I CAN'T BELIEVE how great the steering now works! The damper feels like an upscale unit now for a $2 quart of oil (ck out the price for aftermarket dampers).
Raydog