This oscillation effect, very common to sidecar rigs, particularly without dampers, is due to the reduced trail and/or effects of the sidecar loading, & occurs at rather low speeds, no greater than 40 mph, & usually considerably lower, from, perhaps, 8 to 20 mph. The purpose of a steering damper on a sidecar rig is to eliminate, or nearly so, any steering oscillations, usually initiated/caused by road irregularities. NOTE: See both articles 54-8A and SC2 for steering dampeners and shock absorber units that cover sidecar usages in depth! (Possibly useful information for both EZS & EML sidecar owners) These support the testing I do.AND.thank you forĬlicking on them, and, your donations! The donating The advertisements above, are Google-sponsored. Snowbum's BMW Motorcycle Repair & Information Website
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