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    Quote Originally Posted by UWVX89 View Post
    I'd be willing to give it a try if installation is fairly simple. My tires pull all the time and a little assistance with that wouldn't be half bad.
    Installation should be VERY simple. It's bolt on/no drilling or cutting. Prolly less than 30 minutes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Installation should be VERY simple. It's bolt on/no drilling or cutting. Prolly less than 30 minutes.
    So I guess the real question is do we see this being beneficial?

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    Probably you would see some benefit if you are running large aggressive tires. These tend to be a bit more grabby. The stabilizer damps the shimmy and oscillating vibration. Same as on a motorcycle it keeps the steering from rapid swings i.e. tank slapper or underwear filler. It would also help to minimize unwanted steering feedback when hitting obstacles off-roading although I don't believe this is a problem with our VX's.
    I had a Ducati that I modified the adjustable steering damper on with heavier oil to noticeably increase the damping. It made for heavier steering but I liked it that way for the street. You didn't have to fight it but you could feel the resistance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by UWVX89 View Post
    So I guess the real question is do we see this being beneficial?
    I'll do it eventually ... I'm just not through procrastinating yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Installation should be VERY simple. It's bolt on/no drilling or cutting. Prolly less than 30 minutes.
    I did get a reply that said they thought it connect from the steering tube to the center-link. Can't figure that out after looking underneath. Does that make sense to one of you?
    2001 Ebony VX and 1989 Custom 383 Corvette

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