steering damper parts ilustration

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Does anyone know where I can get a good exploded view of the steering damper parts for the P11
 
Thanks, Piero, but are there any that show how it mounts to the triple trees?
I'm trying to figure out how it works in theory.
 
rhino64 said:
Thanks, Piero, but are there any that show how it mounts to the triple trees?
I'm trying to figure out how it works in theory.

What exactly do you need to know?

Unlike Roadholders, Teledraulics have external springs which make inserting into the yokes a real PITA. The actual attachment to the yokes is the same as with a Roadholder - the tapered end of the fork tube is drawn into the top yoke and secured with the top nut. The lower yoke clamps the fork tube in place with a special bolt that also serves as the steering stop.

The trick is to either locate or make a special tool to draw the fork tube into the yoke because you have to compress the spring to do so, or figure out a way to clamp the spring in a compressed position. The springs also hold the lower yoke cover tubes and leather washers in place (miss these and you've got nothing to clamp the top of the gaiters to).

What I did was to compress each spring and hold it in place by clamping the fork tube with a smooth jaw pipe vise-grip. I slid each fork into the yokes, drew the fork tube tight to the top yoke, tightened the bottom yoke, then released the clamp.

The article I placed in the P11 thread several years ago is the best source I've found for Teledraulic rebuilds
 
Thanks Bill, but what I am looking for is how the steering damper works. I have nothing to go by but drawn illustrations and part numbers. I found a front fender thread on this site
fenders-mudguards-t26282.html
that inenvertantly showed me how the damper mounts to the underside of the triple trees, and answered my own question. I am in the process of ordering parts now.
Thank you for all your input and access. With out it this surely would be a difficult build.
Cheers,
Reinhold
 
In case there is still some confusion, P/N 017008 bolts to the frame, P/N 015137 bolts to the lower triple tree. The 2 discs (P/N 000812) are sandwiched between the the two anchor plates and the upper anchor plate and the lower tree and create the friction for the damper.

steering damper parts ilustration
 
Sorry to hijack but has anyone here upgraded to a new damper knob still have their old one laying around? I am looking for an old looking one for my rat bike.
 
Rather than create a new thread.

Working on installing freshly replaced damper parts. Seem to have all in order except that the top 'nut' (021811) where the steering damper rod should run through doesnt have a hole in the centre!
Just wondering if any issues with carefully centering and drilling out my existing one?

Took it for first ride yesterday. Went well until it ran dry!

Huw
 
You will create a rust problem by drilling, and the crome will come off at the dome. You'd be better off ordering the correct part.

-Knut
 
Thank you both.

I have headed back to Japan so no rush - wont get to play with bike until Christmas. Will see if Mike at Walridge can help me out with correct one - otherwise will drill.

Huw
 
Thank you both.

I have headed back to Japan so no rush - wont get to play with bike until Christmas. Will see if Mike at Walridge can help me out with correct one - otherwise will drill.

Huw
Mike is currently out of stock. Andover-Norton has them in stock so you can order direct or from an A-N vendor.
 
Mike is currently out of stock. Andover-Norton has them in stock so you can order direct or from an A-N vendor.
Yes, I ordered one from Andover. Wont be able to install until Christmas but will stack up with all of the other bits and bobs for the p11 and 240z.

As an aside, the general comment I have received is that these friction style dampers are pretty ineffective, is that consistent w everyone else's experience?

Mine is getting for cosmetic and authenticity reasons.


Thanks all.
 
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