Steering damper spring

[kaysystems]

Hi

The 250 single parts diagram shows a compression spring on the steering damper rod.

Where, exactly does this go? Not where the diagram shows right under the top nut?

thanks

David

[r6ymy]

Yes, under the top nut. There should be a sort of circlip on the shaft near the top nut that the spring compresses against. I improvised with a metal sleeve loctited in place to stop the spring

[Jordan]

I think it's an anti-rattle spring.

[kaysystems]

Thank you - I've been missing that circle for years. Now it makes sense

David

[Bevel bob]

Take extra care to ensure the knob is tight on the shaft ( nutlock?) and there is a splitpin below the friction assembly ,otherwise it can all fall into your wheel. Been there ,done that. very exciting.

[graeme]

Yes me too

[kaysystems]

Yes, I lost the split pin. The first time was 45 years ago!

I assume the 'circlip' is like a star washer that is just pushed on, as there is no groove for a traditional circlip. I bought my bike in 1974 and have never had a circlip - I've never needed a steering damper either!

David