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Steering Damper
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will_f3
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Posted: 07/29/05
09:54 AM
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I am going to get a steering damper for a 2001 CBR600F4i, because for some reason when I deaccelerate my bars wobble back and forth, this started after I put on a new set of tires. I took it in to check the steering head and that was fine, and they checked the balance of my tires and those were good. They said if I wanted to cure this problem, they suggested a steering damper. I have limited my choices down to a Ohlins, Scotts, or a GPR steering damper. Does anyone know of a website where they have tested either of these units or compared them? Also, if anyone has any experience with either one of these, please let me know what your opinions are of them. Where they easy to install, did they work well, and/or was it worth the money?
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SWATGeek
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Posted: 08/01/05
05:02 AM
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The only place I've ever seen a really good write up on steering dampers was the August '04 issue of Sport Rider. My suggestion would be to get ahold of a back issue.
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wheelspin
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Posted: 08/01/05
04:33 PM
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I am going to get a steering damper for a 2001 CBR600F4i, because for some reason when I deaccelerate my bars wobble back and forth, this started after I put on a new set of tires.
Do the bars wobble when you take your hands off the bars while decelerating, or does it actually wobble even with your hands on the bars? If it does it with your hands off the bars, it's nothing to really be worried about; much of it has to do with a particular tire's compatability with a particular suspension.
If it wobbles even with your hands on the bars, you've got some other issues that using a steering damper will only temporarily band-aid.
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moonmanrj
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Posted: 08/02/05
05:44 PM
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Like previously stated, the damper will only fix your problem temporarily. Your bars shouldn't wobble with your hands on or off the bars. Check the alignment of the rear wheel, and check with the tire manufacturer to see if there was a recall issued on those tires. You could also check your shock height on the triple clamps.
Yes a steering damper is a good investment, but you never had this problem before the new tires. Fix the problem first, then get the damper.
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wheelspin
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Posted: 08/02/05
06:46 PM
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Your bars shouldn't wobble with your hands on or off the bars.
Due to the steep steering geometry and comparatively stiff suspension of today's sportbikes, many times you will find that certain tires will tend to generate a wobble when you take your hands off the bars during deceleration. While it can be somewhat frightening, it isn't a sign that you have a major problem. Much of this wobble is due to many sport tires' particular profile, but especially construction; some tires bump damping capabilities while straight up aren't as good as others, and that's what gets the wobble started. Without anything to damp out the oscillation, it usually progressively gets worse unless you put your hands back on the bars. Changing the chassis attitude by raising/dropping the front end can help stop this problem, but that can compromise your bike's handling in the turns when you most need it, and it only occurs during deceleration with your hands off the bars anyway. If this is something that only occurs when you take your hands off the bars, it's not anything to worry about.
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will_f3
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Posted: 08/02/05
07:03 PM
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Yeah it only does it when i'm slowing down and I take my hands off the grips. I feel it a little bit when one hand is on the grips when slowing down. But, I'm pretty sure it's just the type of tires I have on it. I have Continental Road Attack tires, which are a sport touring tire. Anybody else have experience with these Continental tires or sport touring tires for that matter?
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919
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Posted: 08/02/05
10:10 PM
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I have Dunlop D220's on my bike which (i think) are sport touring tires. After I had them put on i noticed that at high speeds, if i am sitting straight up and i hit a bump it would cause a minor wobble, but it is easily controllable. It never happens if i am tucked in though. Under engine braking if i take my hands off the bars i havent noticed any wobbles or anything. I do this rarely.
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