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The OP queried if a steering damper was for sale- that's all. For all one knows he/she/it is an experienced roadracer and has decided to add one to their bike after careful reflection. I called Scots looking for myself; these bikes are too old for them to make one. You'd have to try an Ohlins ($$$) ...

If you still need one here is a CDI bos off fleaBay... kinda pricey though, but if it makes her run, ya need one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Y28-Used-Ignition-C ... 3a54b40772

good luck

Brittus

First a Picture: http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=14577&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=1990&fveh=369 George might be thinking of an old Yamaha Virago or Vision, or perhaps a Honda FT500 Ascot- other than Harley no manufacturer uses Bendix-type solenoids in the starter ...

Perhaps everyone doesn't need steering dampers, but I sure like 'em, esp on some bikes- including bikes that can lift the front wheel coming out of a turn or powering over bumps- like an FZR1000! Even dirtbikes benefit from a damper, as it slows the steering from going to full lock when you loose fr...

I was wondering if the entire manual is available? Both 89-90 .PDF files are of the spec tables, exploded view diagrams at the chapter heads, and the color wiring diagram. Where can we get the detailed procedural chapters from the manual that have been left out here? It's like a tease! I'm ready to ...

I have owned (7) 87/88's 1000's and now have a 1990 I got cheap which is in "fix up" mode right now... Wow, no valve shims. Makes the previous owner suspect, eh? I would guess you got the cam timing right when you put the pads in. As far as the reserve system is mentioned I've never heard of "limp m...