slingshot steering damper removal?

[baldrick]

I was thinking about taking off my sprint steering damper from my 1100m.

question is I suppose, has anyone tried this?

im wondering if the handling will turn into a headshaking wobbly mess?

What with newer rubber (Michelins), and renthals, is  it still needed?

 

opinions , or even better, experiences please. 

I don't want to be pulling it out of a hedge since ive just painted it.

[dupersunc]

Never run a steering damper on my slingshot or slabbie 7/11. both had raised rear ride height and 180/60  rear tyres.

Never had an issue with either.

[MeanBean49]

Same as Dunc, never had a damper on any of my slingy race bikes, never an issue even with the front dropped and rear raised. 

[Merijn]

Can't tell you about the 1100 specific. But it won't turn a bike directly into a wobbly mess. If a bike needs a damper, you'll notice it quick enough, even with 'normal' speeds.

[Magoo]

My 1100L didn't have one when I got it, and I've never since thought that it required one.

[Crass]

Personally, I think it depends entirely on what roads you ride. Good quality A or B roads I'd say probably not necessary nowadays with improved tyres and suspension. But if you're partial to minor roads which can have some interesting surface variations a damper can occasionally be a useful insurance policy if you're cracking on. Can be a personal thing.

[manden]

I have an damper on my slabby, but its turned all the way down. i probably will take it off completely next spring