Steering Damper? - Page 5

smileyman · 04-29-2010, 03:19 PM

Maybe Kell likes to pay thru tha ass? LOL.

Really Ohlins makes top quality stuff, BUT they also put their name on some lower tier stuff as well. Fo instance, the Ohlins damper that came on the ZX10 oem wasn't as nicely adjustable or effective as their retail dampers. Also the Ohlins that comes oem on prilias and say the R1 SP are not up to the same spec as the WSBK ohlins stuff. For that matter neither is the drop in 25mm kits. But they are better than stock fork internals

So i have to side with rider.

racedoll · 04-30-2010, 09:44 PM

You also have options (or did at one time) of a reactive damper. One that knows when you need it. Then there are others that you have to set yourself as well as remember to "unset" when you are at low speeds, otherwise you risk dumping your bike over.

Dave · 04-30-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

You also have options (or did at one time) of a reactive damper. One that knows when you need it. Then there are others that you have to set yourself as well as remember to "unset" when you are at low speeds, otherwise you risk dumping your bike over.

The hyperpro rsc is still available but are very prone to leaks

Full Throttle · 05-01-2010, 01:01 AM

Damn yall blew up my thread lol. I don't post for one day and it goes from 3 responses to 5 pages lol.

But since i'm not experiencing any head-shake and i didn't experience any yesterday in my 152 mile trip then i suppose i'm fine. but i haven't had a chance to really take her through the twisty's as of yet for the simple reason i'm not 100% comfortable with the bike yet. only had it week and it was in the shop half of that time so I've had very little riding time with it. In another week or so when school is out ill be able to go and ride through some mountains and see how she does. But I've had her in 100+ with no problem as of yet (Fingers Crossed).

Dave · 05-01-2010, 02:44 AM

sprint and bitubo are supposed to be very good as well

Hydrant · 05-01-2010, 01:11 PM

I have the Hyperpro RSC on the TLR. It's been on for 4-5 years now and I haven't developed any leaks with it. The stock one wasn't horrible, but I would notice that the steering was stiff if you were riding when it was colder.

DLIT · 05-01-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Agreed. Hard to beat Ohlins linear BUT I know a few that have had great luck with their Scott's rotary as well.

There's also the GPR rotary but I do know that several people had issues with the older units leaking. The newer ones may be better.

Scotts has Ohlins technology in them. I have a Scotts on my R6, works great. And I have Ohlins suspension which is fucking killer!

Dave · 05-01-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

I have the Hyperpro RSC on the TLR. It's been on for 4-5 years now and I haven't developed any leaks with it. The stock one wasn't horrible, but I would notice that the steering was stiff if you were riding when it was colder.

One od the few I've heard of that hadnt

Rangerscott · 05-02-2010, 02:11 AM

I have a SCOTTS damper but I think it needs to be cracked open and checked. You can feel the nice fluid resistance. But right before full left or right, it gives out. Not sure if thats suppose to happen or not.

Homeslice · 05-02-2010, 03:40 AM

^ It's supposed to be like that. And with the Scotts you can adjust the point when it happens.

04-29-2010, 03:19 PM	#41
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Maybe Kell likes to pay thru tha ass? LOL. Really Ohlins makes top quality stuff, BUT they also put their name on some lower tier stuff as well. Fo instance, the Ohlins damper that came on the ZX10 oem wasn't as nicely adjustable or effective as their retail dampers. Also the Ohlins that comes oem on prilias and say the R1 SP are not up to the same spec as the WSBK ohlins stuff. For that matter neither is the drop in 25mm kits. But they are better than stock fork internals So i have to side with rider. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

05-01-2010, 02:44 AM	#45
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	sprint and bitubo are supposed to be very good as well __________________ TWF Post whore #6

04-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#42
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	You also have options (or did at one time) of a reactive damper. One that knows when you need it. Then there are others that you have to set yourself as well as remember to "unset" when you are at low speeds, otherwise you risk dumping your bike over.

05-01-2010, 01:01 AM	#44
Full Throttle ~Italian Stallion~ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North West Georgia Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 Posts: 446	Damn yall blew up my thread lol. I don't post for one day and it goes from 3 responses to 5 pages lol. But since i'm not experiencing any head-shake and i didn't experience any yesterday in my 152 mile trip then i suppose i'm fine. but i haven't had a chance to really take her through the twisty's as of yet for the simple reason i'm not 100% comfortable with the bike yet. only had it week and it was in the shop half of that time so I've had very little riding time with it. In another week or so when school is out ill be able to go and ride through some mountains and see how she does. But I've had her in 100+ with no problem as of yet (Fingers Crossed).

05-01-2010, 01:11 PM	#46
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	I have the Hyperpro RSC on the TLR. It's been on for 4-5 years now and I haven't developed any leaks with it. The stock one wasn't horrible, but I would notice that the steering was stiff if you were riding when it was colder.

05-02-2010, 02:11 AM	#49
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I have a SCOTTS damper but I think it needs to be cracked open and checked. You can feel the nice fluid resistance. But right before full left or right, it gives out. Not sure if thats suppose to happen or not.

05-02-2010, 03:40 AM	#50
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	^ It's supposed to be like that. And with the Scotts you can adjust the point when it happens.