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Offline Powderman

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Steering dampers
« on: November 11, 2013, 08:41:22 AM »
Rules for my sanction require all bikes to be fitted with a steering damper. I haven't checked to see if the question I have is in the rules but is there a significant difference between a hydraulic piston type damper and the pinch bolt through the steering stem type damper in performance?

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Re: Steering dampers
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2013, 08:17:43 AM »
You didn't specify what type of sactioning body (drag/road race/LSR), or if it's modern or vintage, but my .02.  If these are 2012/13 rules then they are very likely looking for the hydraulic type to be installed.  If it's not a vintage organization they probably don't even know about the old school stem type. ::)
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Re: Steering dampers
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2013, 09:26:14 AM »
Specifically in my case it would be ECTA LSR where the rules only say:
7.B.17 Steering Damper
Required in all classes.

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Re: Steering dampers
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2013, 11:58:40 AM »
Given the application then (ECTA LSR) I would think they are expecting to see modern hydraulic dampeners.  Personally that would be my choice given the situation.  I would certainly want to have pre-approval from tech to use anything else, as this would be considered a safety issue.
1977 CB550/4 Cafe - Speed Warrior / BOTM 03/11
1980 CB750F (project)
Whittaker GBF Vintage Racing Sidecar (XS750 power) - ITG / 151's / CMR Racing Products (SOLD)
1976 CB400 SS - stock / BOTM 04/11 (SOLD)
1973 CB750 K - basket case (SOLD)
77 CB550 Cafe build
550/750 Filter Thread
Sidecar Rebuild Thread

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Re: Steering dampers
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2013, 06:09:35 PM »
Yep your right Brian.
The friction dampers don't hold a candle to the hydraulic units.

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Brian
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