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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. I Managed to save it, and it's been fine since, 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 prevent that from occurring. I'm getting it inspected to see if there's anything going on with the tires/frame/forks, but I'll be getting a steering damper regardless of what comes up. 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 buy one. That being said;
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? (still works well but definitely on the cheaper side)
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.
Don't want to hear about how I "don't need one." There's a reason they fitted the 2004 model with a steering damper.
Whether I need one or not is up to me to decide after I get it inspected.
2 Answers
- Tim DLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
£350 for a Hyperpro, with Ohlins a little more.
But first check your tyre pressure and wear or even the profiles (especially mismatched profiles front and rear).
- Anonymous7 years ago
if Yamaha does not fit a steering damper as original equipment, then you can be sure the machine does not need one. Just fitting a damper to overcome (?) a problem will not work. Your machine needs to be set up properly, i.e. wheel alignment, tyre pressures, tyre matching, wheel spindle and nuts tightened to correct torque settings or even wheel spoke tensions. A lot to be done but your life may depend on it. Take the machine to a professional workshop and spend some money on ensuring your safety
Bill