| Diagram | Fig. 16 — FRONT FORK · ref 15 |
| Subsystem | forks front |
| Listed in parts books | 1973 |
Anchor plate — steering damper
Anchor plate for the front steering damper assembly, from the 1973 front fork parts listing.
The 97-3865 is the anchor plate for the steering damper assembly, mounted at the front of the bike where the fork meets the frame. This plate is what the damper knob and friction discs bear against, giving you something solid to tighten the damper down onto when you want to stiffen up the steering.
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It shows up in the FRONT FORK section of the parts book, tied to the 1973 model year in our records. If you're chasing a steering damper rebuild or putting one back together after it's been apart, this plate is one of the pieces you'll want to check for wear or damage where it contacts the friction discs.
We don't have more detail on this one beyond its single catalog listing, so if you're not certain your bike takes this exact plate, call the shop and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
We've never carried this one. Tell us what you're after and we'll go looking — you'll get a price and photos before you commit to anything.
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