OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

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OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#1 Post by bogey » Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:18 pm

Hi All,

I picked up what is claimed to be a genuine Yamaha Steering Damper Bracket and brackets supposedly for the RD500. Haven't had a close look at it yet but has anyone come across this and familiar with how it fits. Be grateful for any tips, advice, info etc.

Regards

B

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#2 Post by jackson.40 » Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:46 pm

Yamaha never made a steering damper kit for the 500's, the seller listed it as part number 51x-21140-00 which is a ally frame down tube for the RZV500R

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#4 Post by Smoker » Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:01 pm

Yep. Dishonest seller.

Plenty of newbies and casual owners can be duped by false advertising.

Can hardly by anything, anymore, without checking every detail. :smt011

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#5 Post by bogey » Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:57 pm

That’s a bummer, so what is this steering damper off.

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#6 Post by silverstrom » Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:27 pm

You can use it if the stroke is right. You need a 90 mm stroke.

You can contact eBay and tell them what happened and you'll get your money back. It could be an honest mistake by the seller. Contact him and if you get no joy then complain to eBay. eBay will also refund your shipping when you get something that isn't what it is supposed to be. https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/return ... =4008&st=7

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#7 Post by tacky1 » Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:53 pm

Yep, Never was an OEM damper or brackets for any 500,
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: OEM Steering Damper for the RD500

#8 Post by rd84 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:46 pm

This seller is very nice to deal with - you should get the problem resolved.

Cheers
Paul

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