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    How much stroke does a guy need?

    I'm putting a steering damper on my '81 GS450 Cafe. I was wondering if any of you had one and, if so, how much stroke does your unit have? I'm going to have to tighten up the swing a bit so as not to ding the tank so that will reduce the required length a bit. I'm open to feedback.
    Thanks,
    Niels

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    never fitted one to a 450 before but its easy to measure. first you have to figure out how and where you are going to mount it. side mount or front mount?
    decide where you want the mounts to fit then hold a ruler between the points. turn the bars full lock from one side to another and measure the stroke.
    always add at least 10-20mm on the figure to guarantee the damper wont "bottom out" and restrict your steering or blow the seals in it
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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