steering dampers

[AfricanBootyScratcher]

I'm still waiting for someone to make a "shaft" joke

[RonJ83]

i got a linear (shaft) damper cause i got in a group buy so i took advange of it.

[Cakes206]

Originally Posted by AfricanBootyScratcher

I'm still waiting for someone to make a "shaft" joke

And there it is ladies n gentlemen

[ezpunkx]

Originally Posted by CBRBob

There is nothing wrong with linear dampers, why would you consider a rotary one??? Same diff. They both work, any damper that mounts by the upper triple clamp is a lot safer in the even of a crash, linear or rotary.

IMO rotorys are far superior..
- They have the "High speed" damping... so even if its set to 1 on the dial. it will help signifigantly in a tankslapper...
- They are adjustable on the fly (like in the middle of a turn.. if you really wanted to )
- They have many different types of adjustablilty, including "range" of damping..etc.
- They look cool
- Easily rebuildable
- Dont get damaged in crash (usually)
- can be switched from bike to bike in about 1 minute..
- and probly some others i cant think of..

I litterally cant think of ONE advantage to a shaft damper... other than the fact that some of them are out of the way.

I dont think i will ever consider anything other than a Scotts or GPR.. i know my scotts saved my ass in the pic you see below

[High_Revs_17]

Originally Posted by ezpunkx

i know my scotts saved my ass in the pic you see below

Very nice save!

But It seems experience prevented that highside, not a rotary damper.

[Ant]

Originally Posted by njf4i

My scotts has saved my ass a bunch of times on the street.

I say its the first part you put on a bike when you get it.

Really? Because I did a bunch of wheelies, stoppies, and dragged a lot of knee on the street with that bike and never had a problem. Not being a jerk, just sharing my experiences.

[PitsVtec]

Originally Posted by pillaka

baa you don't need a steering damper, just give it more gas!

LOL...good one! Mark is trying to get me to get one.

[pillaka]

Originally Posted by ezpunkx

I dont think i will ever consider anything other than a Scotts or GPR.. i know my scotts saved my ass in the pic you see below

Looks like the last turn on pocono east? Usually a couple guys dump it on that turn in the morning, as you come out of the apex the pavement seems to be a little off camber, cause my rear end starts to slide.

[pillaka]

Originally Posted by PitsVtec

LOL...good one! Mark is trying to get me to get one.

I don't think you need one for a f4i, the steering rake isn't as aggresive as any other sportbikes in the same generation and up - so therefor the f4i is a very stable bike. I've gotten headshake a ton of times, espicially on pocono east, but nothing serious. Might have more to do with one of my front forks being tweaked.

[CBRBob]

Hyperpro RSC....

has a low/high speed circuit
adjustable on the fly
looks cooler :lmao:
dampers really only need to work near the center anyway(but does so all the way through)
easily rebulidable as well
get damaged in a crash just as much as a rotary as they are mounted in the same place
Can be switched just as quickly(now how often are you going to do this??

[DSH]

Hey guys, it's been a couple years now since this original thread was started. I wondered what your thoughts and experiences have been since 2006. I'm in the market for one to add to an '03 R6.

Which is better rotary or linear operated steering dampers?
What's the best brand for steering dampers?
What's the best source for buying one new/used?

thanks

[Ant]

Originally Posted by DSH

Hey guys, it's been a couple years now since this original thread was started. I wondered what your thoughts and experiences have been since 2006. I'm in the market for one to add to an '03 R6.

Which is better rotary or linear operated steering dampers?
What's the best brand for steering dampers?
What's the best source for buying one new/used?

thanks

I've had both and I honestly don't think it matters. But the rotary...aka Scott's is out of the way in the event of crashing. I do that a lot so that is a plus for me. However, they are harder to install.

[carl_g]

Originally Posted by Ant

I've had both and I honestly don't think it matters. But the rotary...aka Scott's is out of the way in the event of crashing. I do that a lot so that is a plus for me. However, they are harder to install.

When you compare quality between Scotts and Ohlins there really is no difference. Unless things changed Ohlins owns Scotts and they are held to the same production standards. It just depends what orientation you want to go with. I always have run with Scotts. I have one now on my KTM. Ant has my old street version.

[Respect_My_Authorita]

on scotts and be done with it.

heard good things about GPR too [the newer version whatever it is]