1700 voyager headshake

[02769]

Hi , i have a 2011 vulcan 1700 voyager. Just installed a steering damper on it. it had to fabricate bracket, but it helps a lot. I have a champion conversion on this also. thanks Tom

[redjay]

The head shake is caused by triking it ? Some Voyagers have the headshake if you take both hands off the bars, not recommended.

[Silent Sam]

Post some photo's of the install... sound like something that might be of use to some of the rest of us !

[dlars]

If there's that much shake there is something wrong with the bike/tires, etc. My 2012 when new with the stock Bridgestone Excedra's had a bit of a shake when I was light on the handlebars at certain speeds. I just installed Metsler 888's front & back and the shake is gone. It may be attributed to a bad balance job also. A steering damper shouldn't be necessary with this type of bike .....just my opinion

[Calflan]

I just installed a Michelin on the front and also the 'bead balance' system where they put the bead 'dust' in the tire before installing the tire. Shop told me about 85% of their customers go with the 'dust' balance over weight balance. Very little if any shake now and I had a significant shake prior with the Bridgestone installed. The Bridgestone was worn pretty good as well.