steering stabilizer
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MotoGP
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,132
From: Phoenix, AZ
My understanding is that the hawk steers slow enough already that you don't really want a steering stabilizer on it until after you have raised the back end with a shim and upgraded the front to a RC or fireblade front end to speed up the steering enough to need one.
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Superstock
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: No longer in 'The Suck'!!!
Or if you're paranoid because you HAD the back end raised and tankslapped it into a ditch...
I've got a Scotts. More adjustable than a GPX, and since it's saved my *** twice already I'd have to say it's worth the $400. Again, I'm paranoid. Tankslappers really, really suck.
I've got a Scotts. More adjustable than a GPX, and since it's saved my *** twice already I'd have to say it's worth the $400. Again, I'm paranoid. Tankslappers really, really suck.
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MotoGP
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Montreal
My forks are raised, as is my rear end (4.7 mm shim) and I am running a Shindy/Daytona steering damper from a (former?) member of this forum for a good price. I had a mild tank slapper a couple of years ago and decided the $75 asking price was a cheap investment. Besides, our roads get quite a workout up here with the frost in the winter and all so bumps in corners are plentiful.
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SuperBike
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,051
From: Portland, Oregon
i just fitted a Hyperpro RSC damper & love it.
i have my forks lifted a little & rebuilt w/ .95 springs ( 7w oil ). i regeared to 15-43 and love the drive out of corners... gets a little light in the front though
.
the streets around here, portland, OR, are not the best as far as pavement goes. after talking with a friend about his new ( to him ) 600rr ( he's a racer & this is his new street bike ) he was complaining about it not having a damper. we talked about the other aspects of a damper beyond 'tank slappers'. the next day i started looking for one.
the first ride was a little strange having to put a little more energy into turning the bike but i quickly found out how much more stable the front felt.
2 days later i did another track day and was VERY impressed how it tracked through the corners. my upper body position isn't the greatest because i feel i have to make so many line adjustments - again. crank up the damper ( for track speeds ) and it tracks like a dream ( my lines improved 10x ). too bad i still had my brickstone 014 winter tires on
. i also think that the suspension works better as the road surface changes don't deflect the tire.
cliff notes: a damper does more than just prevent tank slappers.
i'm sold & will never own a bike without one again.
tim
i have my forks lifted a little & rebuilt w/ .95 springs ( 7w oil ). i regeared to 15-43 and love the drive out of corners... gets a little light in the front though
.the streets around here, portland, OR, are not the best as far as pavement goes. after talking with a friend about his new ( to him ) 600rr ( he's a racer & this is his new street bike ) he was complaining about it not having a damper. we talked about the other aspects of a damper beyond 'tank slappers'. the next day i started looking for one.
the first ride was a little strange having to put a little more energy into turning the bike but i quickly found out how much more stable the front felt.
2 days later i did another track day and was VERY impressed how it tracked through the corners. my upper body position isn't the greatest because i feel i have to make so many line adjustments - again. crank up the damper ( for track speeds ) and it tracks like a dream ( my lines improved 10x ). too bad i still had my brickstone 014 winter tires on
. i also think that the suspension works better as the road surface changes don't deflect the tire.cliff notes: a damper does more than just prevent tank slappers.
i'm sold & will never own a bike without one again.
tim
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