Steering Dampers - Stunt Discussion

DYNASTY · 01-13-2004, 07:18 PM

I've been riding for like 4 months now and I was out clutching it up in second gear and just about everytime I would get bad shakes in my front wheel. I have a 954, do I need a steering damper on it? Thanks

Jordo636 · 01-13-2004, 07:39 PM

Yes, LOL...try a sit down wheelie and shift through to 5th gear from second and then bring it down at 120 mph and get a nasty tank slapper. Not fun at all, thats what made me get a stablizer for my 636. I gotta a GPR but Scotts are really nice.

wangsta6 · 01-13-2004, 07:46 PM

ohlins toby scotts i dont have one and i guess im lucky never had a tank slapper on my bike but the first time a rode my buddies 600rr i got a real bad one

KoCkRoAcH · 01-13-2004, 08:04 PM

I put an ohlins on my 954... big difference.

John LegionST · 01-13-2004, 08:06 PM

Ive ridden with both Scott's (rotary type) and Toby (Rod type) They both do the job preventing tank slappers!

Scott's are more adjustable but i like the rod type more for stunting.

They (rod type) seem to have less slop side to side which is very good for stoppies.

01-13-2004, 07:18 PM	#1
DYNASTY Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale, Oregon Age: 28 Bike: 2002 CBR954RR Gender: Posts: 47	Steering Dampers I've been riding for like 4 months now and I was out clutching it up in second gear and just about everytime I would get bad shakes in my front wheel. I have a 954, do I need a steering damper on it? Thanks __________________ The DYNASTY

01-13-2004, 07:46 PM	#3
wangsta6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Middletown, PA/Williamsport, PA Age: 24 Bike: 05gsxr 750 03954 03.636 Gender: Male Posts: 2,496	ohlins toby scotts i dont have one and i guess im lucky never had a tank slapper on my bike but the first time a rode my buddies 600rr i got a real bad one __________________ just wanted to clear some of that up wangsta - alot of shit talking wangsta6 - me - i dont talk that much shit at all

01-13-2004, 08:06 PM	#5
John LegionST CoolaidCustoms267343-8146 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Morrisville, PA (now philly) Age: 29 Bike: '03 636/'05 CBR600RR streeter (gone '04 636 really going to miss that bike!!!) Gender: Male Posts: 6,605	Ive ridden with both Scott's (rotary type) and Toby (Rod type) They both do the job preventing tank slappers! Scott's are more adjustable but i like the rod type more for stunting. They (rod type) seem to have less slop side to side which is very good for stoppies. __________________ SPONSORS: For the best deals be sure to mention John Legion www.FullThrottleInc.NET Everyone needs a handbrake, get the highest quality and best prices here. www.FICages.com www.Sickinnovations.com

01-13-2004, 07:39 PM	#2
Jordo636 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Bike: 06' ZX636 Gender: Male Posts: 1,759	Yes, LOL...try a sit down wheelie and shift through to 5th gear from second and then bring it down at 120 mph and get a nasty tank slapper. Not fun at all, thats what made me get a stablizer for my 636. I gotta a GPR but Scotts are really nice.

01-13-2004, 08:04 PM	#4
KoCkRoAcH Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Age: Bike: '01 929 '02 954 Gender: Posts: 38	I put an ohlins on my 954... big difference.