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September 2019 2918 This required drilling of the steering head tube of my bike. To some, this may seem difficult but with proper tools and basic mechanical know-how, it was rather easy. A er the frame mount and the fender mount, the link tube was installed (Please note you must drill/cut the front number plate to fit the link tube in place.); an accessory number plate is optional from W.E.R. It was necessary to review figures 1 and 2 in the manual as this assists in proper mounting of the bolts, nuts and washers. With the job done and it being 11 p.m., I loaded my bike and headed back to the cottage for some rest and to prepare for the upcoming first ride using the steering damper. I would be lying if I said I got a lot of sleep that night. I was very excited and anxious to try out this new product and reap the benefits of a W.E.R. steering damper. Regarding the ride itself, I was very pleased with the instant results. The bike went where I pointed and held that line impeccably. The term "deflec- tion" was nonexistent as it was the difference between night and day. I could not believe how the bike responded through the ruts and rocks, and whooped it out through the single-track. It was a 60-mile ride to be exact, but not without a hiccup, as I ran out of gas. My friend Scott Kilton lent me some fuel so I could continue. It was 8 p.m. and very dark. These are the rides you will always remember (chuckles). Getting back to the handling aspect and rider feedback, the damper shined the more I rode. This makes sense as the manual states that there should be a two-hour break in period. I noticed that the bike did not 'dance' in and out of corners; it stayed planted! All in all, I'm extremely pleased with its results, couldn't ask for a better product, and can't wait to get out and do some woods racing with my Works Enduro Rider Steering Damper!