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Best steering damper / stabilizer I can get without spending too much (budget)?
I recently bought a 2002 yamaha r1 and my first day riding it and testing out the acceleration I had a pretty bad tank slapper. Managed to save it, but I don't want that happening again ever and am not going to be pulling on the accelerator much until I get a steering damper to stop that. I've read that they happen more often to light weight riders and I weight 130 so I'm feeling this is very likely to happen to me again if I don't.
I'm wondering what is the best bet for a quality for money steering damper I can find for this bike?
Similarly, what would be the best budget steering damper I could buy for this bike? (works well but won't cost much)
And finally, what are the differences between a low-end steering damper and a top notch steering damper?
I will mostly be using this bike for street riding and am not sure I am ever really going to take it to a track... maybe some day but definitely won't be doing so any time soon.
ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION.
I am in the process of getting my bike checked out regardless, but... TANK SLAPPERS CAN EASILY HAPPEN TO A PERFECTLY MECHANICALLY SOUND SUPERSPORT. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN EVEN IF THIS PARTICULAR INSTANCE WAS DUE TO FAULTY MECHANICS!
YOU 3 HAVE GIVEN ME USELESS NON-ANSWERS SO FAR!
6 Answers
- 7 years agoFavorite Answer
Ohlins, Scotts, GPR, Hyperpro are your best bets.
Ultimately though, you get what you pay for.
- Ian KLv 77 years ago
You shouldn't be getting tank slappers on the street.
Why not address the issue instead of putting a band-aid (dampener) on it?
Have you checked the fork alignment? Have you checked the front to rear wheel alignment? Have you checked that the fork trees are actually torqued properly, along with the fender/brace?
Think there is something else amiss.
Also, how is the rubber? Over two years old? Is tire wear even?
Source(s): Address the problem before searching for a solution. - DavidLv 67 years ago
I agree with Ian. There's something wrong at the front end, and a damper will only 'paper over the cracks'.
Adding to Ian's list: Wheel bent or out of balance, worn wheel bearings, incorrect tyre pressure, head bearing race not adjusted properly, worn/bent/misaligned forks, fork oil levels different /wrong.
It's about the stiffness of the totality of the forks.
- FirestormerLv 77 years ago
There is something else wrong with your bike or maybe you just can't ride.
Make that 4 useless non answers. Happy to help anytime.
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- fuzzyLv 77 years ago
also check steering head bearings - if the bike has been in any sort of head on incident micro dents in the track or flats on the rotating elements can add a slight notchieness to the steering that is unnoticeable at low speeds but can cause tank slappers. Also of course poor lubrication & adjustment & general wear & tear.