Taylor head steady

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I installed a Dave Taylor head steady on my bike years ago and being frugal (cheap) I bought the kit without the spring setup. Anyone know if the parts can be had separately? Are the MK 3 spring and associated parts the same? I don't know how much of a difference it might make but I would like to try it.
 
The individual stainless steel suspensory spring parts are available from RGM although non-stainless parts are standard 850 Mk3.

www.rgmnorton.co.uk

DAVE TAYLOR HEAD STEADY FOR COMMANDO WITH SPRING DEVICE (FITS ALL COMMANDOS)

050260
www.rgmnorton.co.uk

andover-norton.co.uk

Andover Norton Parts Drawings - Genuine Andover Norton Factory Parts - Commando Parts

Andover Norton Parts are the only Norton spare parts in the market manufactured to original drawings, within the factory-approved tolerances, from the correct materials, and with the correct finish.
andover-norton.co.uk
 
I got my spring setup separately from the actual HS. Think I sourced it from a US supllier....Classic British Spares or EuroJumbalya.

EDIT: EuroTrash Jumbalya:

www.eurojamb.com

Norton 850 Commando Isolastic Engine Mount Spring 06-5454 Mark 3

Norton's part number for this spring is 06-5454. As used with the last isolastic engine head mount of the MK3 electric-start Commandos. Stainless steel construction. Fit and finish guaranteed great.
www.eurojamb.com www.eurojamb.com
 
While on DT steady topic, have others found vibrations to increase with it compared to stock rubber bobbin setup?
 
Also remember not to drill the hole in the centre of the head steady if its not pre drilled, the engine is offset to one side so the hole needs drilling offset too.
 
kommando said:
Also remember not to drill the hole in the centre of the head steady if its not pre drilled, the engine is offset to one side so the hole needs drilling offset too.
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It's the same part whether supplied with or without the suspensory spring so the (2) tapped holes should be there in MikeG's Taylor head steady.
www.rgmnorton.co.uk

ALUMINIUM BASE PLATE FOR HEAD STEADY

ALUMINIUM HEAD PLATE FOR HEAD STEADY 050242
www.rgmnorton.co.uk
 
Can i ask why there are two versions of the head steady... without stating the obvious what is the reasoning on the spring??
 
I have installed the spring on my Mk2A and would thoroughly recommend it.
Using AN's drawing you will need parts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
4 & 5 can be eliminated if you use bolts to fix part 2 to your alloy base plate - if not you'll have to install studs.
Cheers
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I run the spring set-up with my Comstock head steady thinking it would take some load of the front iso.Don’t know if this is real but it can’t hurt as I already had the parts and it fits nicely.Like RobSS I would also recommend it
Mike.
 
I’ve set two of these up and both times I’ve had to go to the forward clip on the top mount to get proper tension. Is this normal?
 
MichaelB said:
I’ve set two of these up and both times I’ve had to go to the forward clip on the top mount to get proper tension. Is this normal?
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The same for my Mk3. Standard box section or Taylor head steady.
 
If the head steady on your motorcycle affects it's handling, rather than fix it, you might do better to fit a new horn.
 
One more question then. Anyone know the bolt size/pitch of the bolts that hold the trunion holder to the Taylor head steady? It's 1/4 inch but neither 20 or 28 TPI threads in. Don't know if it's because the holes have been open for years and corroded or if it's a non US thread.
 
MichaelB said:
I’ve set two of these up and both times I’ve had to go to the forward clip on the top mount to get proper tension. Is this normal?
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I started in the rear position but changed to the front after a few months.
It gave a freer sliding front iso stud (when loose:rolleyes:!) but could not determine any difference in riding.
I have left it in the forward position
Fitting the spring is a change I would definitely do again (with hindsight)
Cheers
 
MikeG said:
One more question then. Anyone know the bolt size/pitch of the bolts that hold the trunion holder to the Taylor head steady? It's 1/4 inch but neither 20 or 28 TPI threads in. Don't know if it's because the holes have been open for years and corroded or if it's a non US thread.
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1/4 X 20 tpi UNC according to the list of parts in the RGM link I posted ...

"CONTENTS
050242 - ALLOY BASE PLATE X1
050418 - NEW AND IMPROVED ROSE JOINT ASSEMBLY, HEAVY DUTY, FORGED STAINLESS STEEL, MAINTENANCE FREE X1
050245 - ALLOY FRAME CLAMP X1
050237 - 40MM X 8MM ALLEN BOLT STAINLESS STEEL X1
050549 - M8 STAINLESS STEEL PLAIN NUT X1
050572 - 30MM X 8MM ALLEN BOLT STAINLESS STEEL X1
050323 - 5/16" SQUARE SECTION LOCK WASHER X3
050579 - 1/4" UNC X 1" U.H SOCKET HEAD SCREWS (ALLEN) X2
050241H - 1/4" FLAT STAINLESS STEEL HEAVY WASHERS X2
050238 - 1/4" LOCK WASHERS X2
065458S - TRUNNION BRACKET X1
065456S - TRUNNION X1
065454 - HEAD STEADY SPRING X1
065585S - HEAD STEADY ST/ST SPRING SADDLE X1
050544 - 8MM NYLON STAINLESS STEEL NUT X1"

www.rgmnorton.co.uk

1/4" UNC ALLEN SCREW X 1"

050579 RGM NORTON 1/4" SOCKET CAP SCREW
www.rgmnorton.co.uk

The RGM fitting instructions list "063124S 1/4 BSW" which is not a "socket head" screw also not 1".

www.rgmnorton.co.uk

1/4" BSW X 9/16" U.H. HEX HEAD STAINLESS SCREW

063124
www.rgmnorton.co.uk
 
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