Head Steady Rubber Mounting Modification

Hi All,

I am installing the heady steady on a '74 Roadster 850. I have come across some literature claiming to reduce vibration below 3000rpm.

Service Release N3/51, May 1973.

When I follow the instructions and preload the Rubber mounting using the 1.25" washers to place the head steady in its most forward position on the cylinder head (and I would add with GREAT difficulty) the rubber mount is deformed excessively - too much in my opinion.

In fact the pressure on one of the studs moulded into the rubber broke away as I was tightening it up. Next time I will use loctite and less torque.

Has anyone done this task and can anyone knowledgeable offer any constructive advice.

Thanks

Cheers Don C

Yes, use a MkIII box steady with the saddle & spring!

I have a good used one. PM me with you address and post code and I'll let you know how much shipping cost is. I'll let you name your price once you know how much shipping is.

Like GP I went MK3 suspensory spring, found that service sheet later but never tried it as the MK3 does the job.

Hi Paul,

Postage to Australia from the States is really excessive to the point where I won't buy stuff from there any longer. All my stuff comes from the UK. Besides I want to stay original. I was just after info on my situation. But it seems to be lacking somewhat!!

Thanks anyway for your kind offer - appreciated.

Cheers Don

I would just install so it fits and then see if the vibration is actually excessive.

swooshdave said:

I would just install so it fits and then see if the vibration is actually excessive.

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Thanks Dave,