Steering damper for motorcycle and tricycle - has compressed elastic sleeve between clamping sleeves with damping set by dimensions of sleeves

摘要

The upper- and lower mountings of the steering are linked by a tubular strut (2) with a threaded fastener (9) at one end, and with an outer sleeve (1) braced between upper- and lower bearing assemblies. An inner elastic sleeve (3) between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve is compressed between two thrust sleeves (4,12) to expand laterally and provide a retarding force for steering movements. The two thrust sleeves have their lengths selected to provide the required amount of friction. ADVANTAGE - Simpler damper than hydraulic damper, simple to set up.