Author Topic: Steering damper anyone? (Read 73909 times)

bikerbart · « **Reply #175 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:30:30 AM »

wait,that is my bike.

Really? · « **Reply #176 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:33:09 AM »

Yes it is. Didn't know if you wanted me to advertise that.

That is the one I bought from you, as far as I know.

Ira · « **Reply #177 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:43:22 AM »

Well, that answers my question! Do you feel like the stroke is adequate in that position? Also, did you change the oil? It looks easy and the gsxr owners seem to consider it a good upgrade.

bikerbart · « **Reply #178 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:54:43 AM »

I just put it on,changed the fork oil this weekend though with new seals ,what a difference

Ira · « **Reply #179 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:12:30 AM »

But it has enough travel that the steering can go from lock to lock without binding?

bikerbart · « **Reply #180 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:39:33 PM »

yes,its fine.

singedebile · « **Reply #181 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:13:36 PM »

Quote from: bikerbart on March 05, 2012, 09:54:43 AM

I just put it on,changed the fork oil this weekend though with new seals ,what a difference

Maybe I misunderstood something but I think it was referenced that people change the oil inside the damper (fork oil being another matter), Is this really necessary? or and how hard is it to do?

Ira · « **Reply #182 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:51:11 PM »

That's what I was asking. Three only reason you'd change it is if you wanted to adjust the resistance or if it had air bubbles.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #183 on:** March 05, 2012, 11:52:37 PM »

Some dampers are rebuildable, some aren't. The amount of oil inside one would be tiny, there's only around 2.5 ounces of oil in each rear shock so a steering damper would hold maybe an ounce on a good day, if that.

If you're lucky enough to own a rebuildable steering damper then I'd recommend that you do so, but as I've said previously, if your damper isn't working as it should, bin it, even a cheap non-rebuildable damper is better than a "quality" one that doesn't work. Cheers, Terry.

bikerbart · « **Reply #184 on:** March 06, 2012, 08:25:23 AM »

No,I did a bunch of stuff to the bike,all I was saying was on top of putting the damper on,I also did my fork seals and brakes and head bearings to add that it takes a lot more than the steering damper to handle better.But the damper helps a lot.especially knowing I have a frame kit installed its another assurance for piece of mind

Really? · « **Reply #185 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:13:54 AM »

I read on a GSXR site that you take the screw out, activate it to get the old oil out, put in a tub of fork oil (choose your strength), activate it to suck the oil in till full, put the screw back in and clean it up.

bikerbart · « **Reply #186 on:** March 06, 2012, 02:14:14 PM »

Oh.Thanks,thats good to know.

Ira · « **Reply #187 on:** March 19, 2012, 02:49:34 PM »

My GSXR dampener just arrived in the mail. Looks like it should fit. I can feel some air, so first order of business will be to refill it with oil.

Ira · « **Reply #188 on:** May 05, 2012, 08:44:44 PM »

my friend made this nice bracket.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #189 on:** May 05, 2012, 09:42:12 PM »

Nice!

shinyribs · « **Reply #190 on:** May 06, 2012, 01:49:08 AM »

I got mine off eBay for $20. Love how it feels...not too crazy about the blue

Never had a tank slapper,but a had a prety bad wobble at about 125 once and directly went out put this on.Never ride without one again.

PART_1335716097786 by Shiny Ribs, on Flickr

george · « **Reply #191 on:** May 06, 2012, 07:40:14 PM »

Nice selection here :

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Steering-Dampers/Categories

Ira · « **Reply #192 on:** May 06, 2012, 08:10:24 PM »

I've had a few quick rides with the GSXR dampener attached. I'm in the city so there are no fun twisties to run, but the bike felt more sure-footed in turns and over rough patches. With a total investment of around $30, I'd say this was a success.

shorty24 · « **Reply #193 on:** May 07, 2012, 08:53:57 AM »

Is there a good way to determine what length damper you would need? I'm planning on putting one on my 550 after having some steering wobble at higher speeds on a freeway S-curve, and they sell all different lengths of dampers as mentioned earlier in the thread. I'm looking at getting one of the Ohlins universal dampers; most of them are either 270 or 330mm.

pirate4pleasure · « **Reply #194 on:** May 07, 2012, 09:25:39 AM »

Quote from: shorty24 on May 07, 2012, 08:53:57 AM

Is there a good way to determine what length damper you would need? I'm planning on putting one on my 550 after having some steering wobble at higher speeds on a freeway S-curve, and they sell all different lengths of dampers as mentioned earlier in the thread. I'm looking at getting one of the Ohlins universal dampers; most of them are either 270 or 330mm.

Im looking at the exact same question myself. is the 270 long enough>? i guess it depends on where you mount it>?

Ira · « **Reply #195 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:47:07 PM »

ok here's mine:

Really? · « **Reply #196 on:** May 07, 2012, 07:11:16 PM »

Hey Ira, where did you get that clamp on the frame?

Ira · « **Reply #197 on:** May 07, 2012, 09:14:28 PM »

it's a one-off my pal fabricated. he's a metalworker by trade and did it for fun and a few beers. essentially a section of 1 1/4" steel tube, split in half with tabs attached.

Really? · « **Reply #198 on:** May 08, 2012, 05:27:08 AM »

Nice! I have one of those damper's like you have, I just need to find and buy one of those clamps so I can mount it.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #199 on:** May 08, 2012, 06:02:25 AM »

Ira,
Who's got the best deal on one of those dampers like you have there..,Ebay ?

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Author Topic: Steering damper anyone? (Read 73909 times)