Steering Stabilizer Install question

[Fresno]

I'm installing the Ducati linear steering stabilizer (the long black type). The body of the stabilzer is very loose where it mounts on the ignition bracket. I used the O ring and torqued it down but it wobbles back and forth and rubs on the handlebar bracket.

Am I missing a bushing or spacer? I know it requires some movement but this seems very loose.

Thanks.

[MarksFriggin]

Actually that sounds about right for a DP part.

[piarjr]

Yeap .. that is the way it goes ...

[george_v]

Originally Posted by Fresno

I'm installing the Ducati linear steering stabilizer (the long black type). The body of the stabilzer is very loose where it mounts on the ignition bracket. I used the O ring and torqued it down but it wobbles back and forth and rubs on the handlebar bracket.

Am I missing a bushing or spacer? I know it requires some movement but this seems very loose.

Thanks.

i have installed the same one and it looks the same way. A bit loose and when steering it comes a bit forward or backwards but it doesnt rub on the handlebar bracket...

[redr11rs]

The damper naturally moves front to back as the handlebars are turned. I would not consider it to "flop". If yours moves loosely, than something is probably wrong with it. If you adjust it properly it will not hit anything.

[gp637]

my damper moves as well......no rubbing though.