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600rr damper - 2/1/2007 3:50:09 PM

929pimp

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Would you suggest a damper on the 600rr?

If so i am looking for one, if anyone has one for sale pm me.

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/3/2007 9:13:30 AM

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Are you going to be racing, stunting or making the RR a track only bike? If not...don't bother.

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/3/2007 10:09:35 AM

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I say yes, as do a lot of others. Do a search here, and other places as well. It's a great investment.

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/3/2007 12:07:42 PM

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I saiy for sure YES!! Not that it's gonna shake on you all the time but I for one would rather have one and not need it then need it and not have it.. piece of mind is worth more to some then others..

I reccomend Scotts or GPR

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 9:53:28 AM

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I honestly have not ever NEEDED one! Insurance for what...I'd say it's more of a Band Aid for lack of basic sport bike riding skills...loosen up on the bars, stay on the throttle and ride it out...that's all I've had to do. Many people are afraid of tank slappers, but if you use the right techniques, head shake can be dealt with before it becomes a slapper...this is coming from a rider of over 25 years with track experience and I haven't used a damper yet...In fact, I think applying a damper too soon can prevent you from learning how to properly ride a sport bike...chew on that!

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 12:21:51 PM

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A damper is generally a good thing to have. Anyone that has ridden hard knows what a tank slap is like. The average rider will never experience a tank slap, the bikes are never ridden that hard. Most of the tank slaps that I have had are when accelerating out of a turn and the front end is light and the bike hits a slight rise or bump in the road. That situation will give a tank slap every time. Steering dampers will cure this.

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 2:54:53 PM

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That situation will give a tank slap every time. Steering dampers will cure this.

Tank slapper? Are you sure!? I'd say you're more likely to get some head shake, but an all out "slapper?" You might want to check and see if you know the difference between head shake and a tank slapper...If you're getting slappers everytime, you need a lot more than a steering damper...I recommend the RRK (Rider Replacement Kit)

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 4:38:59 PM

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You are probally right! Even Nicky Haden is awe of your riding skills.

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 5:36:08 PM

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You are probally right! Even Nicky Haden is awe of your riding skills.

Fool...

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 8:03:15 PM

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I suggest that you first get your suspension set up properly. Most likely the stock suspension will NOT be suitable for you (unless you weigh about 140lbs with gear) so you'll likely need an upgrade of suspension components first (springs, valves).

A properly set up suspension will do far more for the bike than a band-aid fix like a steering damper. It will help the bike overall in all situations as compared to the one or two that the damper will address. Often, people use a damper as a band-aid for lack of suspension quality/set up. Suspension should come first.

I'm not telling you how to spend your money but, for just a little more than a damper, you can get your forks redone and the bike will be much better overall.

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Anyone that has ridden hard knows what a tank slap is like.

Give a racer a choice of which should be done first, suspension or damper. All of them will go for suspension!!!

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 9:43:24 PM

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Of course your suspension needs to be set up properly, air in the tires, gas in the tank and the insurance paid for before thinking of adding a steering damper. It is also recommended by all my fellow track mates not to argue with squids in the c class. All sorts of strange behavior & comments come out of the wannabes & neverwillbe's!

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 11:00:32 PM

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Yep +1 on getting ur suspension tuned to YOU. I got mine tuned by a guru halfway thru a ride one day and it made such alot of difference!- Enjoy

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RE: 600rr damper - 2/4/2007 11:46:41 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Fretless33

quote:

ORIGINAL: ducbob

That situation will give a tank slap every time. Steering dampers will cure this.

Tank slapper? Are you sure!? I'd say you're more likely to get some head shake, but an all out "slapper?" You might want to check and see if you know the difference between head shake and a tank slapper...If you're getting slappers everytime, you need a lot more than a steering damper...I recommend the RRK (Rider Replacement Kit)

God I hate to say this...................... but Fret is right!

F**K!!!!! Who said that? Anyway if you know how to ride you don't need a dampner. I've recommened dampners to newbies before but that's not the first thing you need for $400. It's like a band aid for learning to control a motorcycle. Does it help with shakes sure it does, but if your willing to know what it feels like to get a shimmy AND a real nasty slap it will make you a better rider. If it's not interseting it's not fun.

Clean the sound out of the mangina.