How to fix / rebuild / modify a Husqvarna / KTM steering damper / stabilizer.

How to fix/rebuild a Husqvarna / KTM steering damper / stabilizer, plus a modification to add screw ports for filling and bleeding fluid. I did tons of research on these dampers and could not find out who makes it, and I could not find any other videos showing how to rebuild these particular dampers. Hope this helps you out. Thanks for watching.

[@btet790]

Brandon. You didn't have to drill holes to fill it. You just need to reassemble it submerged in oil. In a big bowl. Move the actuator back'n forth till all the bubbles stop. BAM your bled. LOL... But you made it work! Thumbs up for sure.

[@Ukmongoose3]

Hiya Brandon, this is super helpful. I’m actually going for a thinner oil than standard and I’ll be getting enough to put in a clean oil bath, then save the rest for something else after I have refilled and bled it. Brilliant stuff, truly informative and clearly explained. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Duppavich]

Thanks mate, this is exactly what I was looking for. I've had mine repaired three times and it only lasts a few rides before leaking again. I'm going to try fixing it myself now 👍

[@ctone12]

Thanks for the video this helped me on my rebuild. Just wanted to add that suspension fluid might work better for you, I put 5w redline lightweight suspension fluid in mine and it dampens really well now. I believe most dampers use suspension fluid opposed to fork oil but I could be wrong about these dampers. Anyways, it worked for me.

[@stuarttruman4571]

Hi Brandon - for future reference the damper is made by WP and there should be a seal/o ring kit for it KTM part#77012005050 the o ring kit comes with instructions for disassembly /assembly.
cheers

[@brogers2715]

Thank you! I'll have to buy a couple of those rebuild kits, there's not much information out there about the damper.

[@mototrailz]

@@brogers2715 did the damper failed again after your repair? Thanks for the helpful video

[@brogers2715]

@@mototrailz No, It's been five months or so now, and it's still going strong. No more leaking. I'll put heavier weight oil in it next time around though, as it doesn't dampen much with the oil I put in there at the time of this rebuild.

[@iammoshiri]

This video was very helpful, I have the exact same damper with the exact same issue. Thanks for posting!

[@brogers2715]

Glad it helped. It's been a year or so and still no leaks on mine. I do need to take it apart again though and put some heavier weight oil in it. The oil I rebuilt it with is too light, and I don't think it does much for dampening.

[@zpirata]

Thanks for posting. It was a HUGE help

[@iammoshiri]

Brandon Rogers I just rebuilt mine yesterday using the kit that was mentioned and 10 weight fork oil. I think that does a pretty good job. When I spoke to my dealer they recommended 10 or 15 weight fork coil. Also if you submerge the damper in a small bucket of oil after closing the top and move the lever back-and-forth it will bleed the system then you can insert the knob that adjusts the damper level and youre all set.

[@brogers2715]

@@iammoshiri Sweet! I'll definitely use at least 10 weight oil next time around, maybe 15. I can't remember what weight oil I used, though I probably said somewhere in the video, but it wasn't enough. Thanks for sharing! Be safe out there. ;)

[@VegaDG]

Nice video. Couple of things that happened to me. Be careful where you put the bleeder screw. I went to close to a cover screw and notched into the blind hole for the socket head bolt. Worked out ok though. I tried 80w trans oil first. WAY too heavy even on #1 setting. 15 w fork oil is perfect. Just a little on #1 and lots on #7. Thanks for taking the time to do the video

[@AlexanderTitovYoLka]

Thanks a lot for you video!
Apparently this is a common problem of this damper to be leaking.
Could you or maybe someone else tell me if this damper has a free flow for returning to the center or does it have a constant dampening curve?
Thanks!

[@brogers2715]

The way I understand, it has a constant dampening curve.

[@DavidMartinez-fl8dt]

Thank you Brand for your video!! It is the only one in youtube.Recently I bought a used damper and it loses oil.... I have one question, can a I bleed the system without your holes? I think that I have to do inside a bucket with oil...

[@brogers2715]

Yes, it can be done in a bucket of oil. I just didn't have enough oil to do it that way.

[@fumezflori]

Hello, I have replaced the o-rings with the original ones but is still leaking on the pivotal axis, I have bought one new from ebay and is also leaking. One guy that is working on a professional suspension shop tells me he had some of these steering dumpers on service and they are crap. Did you have such experience with yours?

[@brogers2715]

Mine stopped leaking after this, but I have heard of others leaking. I may have just gotten lucky.

[@dirkhain8932]

Excellent video, thanks a lot! Just to confirm: instead of drilling out the top of the body to fill the damper you recommend removing the knob, submerging the body and then bleeding it via moving the lever back and forth? My repair kit will arrive in a week and I want to know if I can avoid drilling into the body. Thanks!

[@brogers2715]

Yes, that would probably work just as good, as long as you keep the entire unit submerged the entire time so that air doesn't get in. I didn't have enough of the oil to do it that way, and I figured that way would be more of a hassle so I drilled the fill holes. I hope the video helped. :)

[@dirkhain8932]

@@brogers2715 The video absolutely helped - thanks so much for creating it. May be worth adding the KTM and Husqi part numbers into the title for others to find it. It took me some time to land here but I am super glad I did. Once my rebuild kit arrives at the local store I will give the submerging a try and report back. Thanks again, Brandon!

[@nancyboy6040]

How did the submerging method work out?