Banditmac Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 As the title says really, Ive been looking around but still not sure what to go for, or what set up will work best. Any advice welcomed. Cheers. Quote
dupersunc Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 My standard response. They don't need one, unless you've done something radical/stupid to the chassis. 7/11 with 30mm jack up and 180/60 rear tyre. Steering damper went in the skip, never noticed it gone. 2 Quote
Banditmac Posted June 23, 2017 Author Posted June 23, 2017 Nothing to the chassis. 4"-over swinger, zzr radial front end, with wider 6" back wheel. Have always had dampers on my bikes, maybe ive confidence issues! :-).. Quote
Captain Chaos Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 I agree with dupe. If the tyres/bearings are in good condition and the bikes geometry is more or less stock, no damper needed. 750L with 1100 engine here and not a single tankslapper has been had 2 Quote
Oilyspanner Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Should be very safe with an extra 4 inches of wheelbase, touring bike territory ! I think Johnny1Bump has a damper, but his bike is set-up pretty extreme, has 170hp and is setup for track work (and for his style). I bought a cheap damper from Taiwan when I was setting my bike up and seeing what happened when I got increasingly enthusiastic - I don't think anything happened (just the odd waggle) as the other chaps have said. Quote
Damienga15de Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 My standard damper pissed out all its oil so I replaced it with a sprint one as I picked it up reasonably cheap Quote
Wee Man Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 I've got a Hyperpro on mine. Tried it couple of times without....once on road.....NEVER again....once on drag strip.....DEFINATELY NEVER AGAIN! Brown trousers both times Quote
Sandman Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I made a mounting kit for an Ohlins steering damper. It has worked Perfect for 3 years. 1 Quote
Crass Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 On 23/06/2017 at 10:46 PM, dupersunc said: My standard response. They don't need one Of course they need one. For those of us who aren't actually that fast they're better than a K&N sticker at adding kudos I've got a Toby damper on mine as it had a knackered OEM one on it which I believe are not refurbishable, or not worth reburbishing. Happy with the Toby, it's rebuildable when it needs servicing. 1 Quote
jonny1bump Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Ohlins. Jacked up rear 35 mm lowered front 35 mm certainly needs damper but saying that on light setting without it can get yourself in world of pain. Our oil burners real tyre dependant has massive effect. Damper needs to be on light setting helps fast tip in with counter steer. Admittedly im out of practice. Quote
jonny1bump Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) But daying that did get back into into it last year for while. Edited June 26, 2017 by jonny1bump Quote
jonny1bump Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) You can get them over quite surprising amount. Edited June 26, 2017 by jonny1bump Quote
Oilyspanner Posted June 26, 2017 Posted June 26, 2017 Hey Jon, there's at least 2 unused degrees unused there ! Quote
Upshotknothole Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 7/11 with an 89 slingy frame and 05-06 gsxr 1k front end, stock damper off the 1K, but can't say that I've ever noticed it. Forks have been resprung and the rear has a K4 swing arm and a penske shock and it handles great. I've considered swapping the stock with an Ohlins for the bling, but really can't be bothered. Quote
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