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steering dampers

Discussion in 'General' started by kyle carver, Apr 10, 2012.

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  1. kyle carver

    kyle carver Well-Known Member

    I need a new damper and was wondering peoples thoughts on the rotary vs the old piston design. Thanks
     
    kyle carver, Apr 10, 2012
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  2. Derick

    Derick Well-Known Member

    I personally like the rotary, however it does tend to get in the way of the keyhole. easy to rebuild, crash protection (breakaway pins), high/low speed dampening.
     
    Derick, Apr 10, 2012
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  3. Hawk518

    Hawk518 Resident Alien

    Never heard of them.:D
     
    Hawk518, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. rk97

    rk97 Well-Known Member

    in my limited experience, the rotary models are easier to adjust while riding.

    ...but I generally dislike dampers to begin with. People tend to just ratchet up the damper rather than addressing the underlying suspension issue causing the front-end wiggle. At least I've seen some riders do that.

    /rant. Go rotary. I hear Pit-Bull makes good stuff.
     
    rk97, Apr 10, 2012
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  5. ckruzel

    ckruzel Graphicologist Xtremeist

    ohlins piston style is very good
     
    ckruzel, Apr 10, 2012
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  6. trancework

    trancework It's always now...

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    trancework, Apr 10, 2012
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  7. Heikes

    Heikes Well-Known Member

    The only one I have ever had is the Ohlins. I don't know how much easier it could be to adjust while riding or not. There's a knob. Personaly I just like the look of the piston style better.
     
    Heikes, Apr 10, 2012
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  8. CB186

    CB186 go f@ck yourself

    I have had Scotts and GPR for rotaries, and an Ohlins rod style. The GPRs sucked. My Scotts are/were good, but I now prefer the linear style for unless it's on a motard(then it's Scotts). I havent tried a Pitbull, but I would hope/bet they are on level with Scotts.
     
    CB186, Apr 10, 2012
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  9. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    I have no preference. Piston style on my gsxr cant be adjusted on the fly like my scotts & gpr ones. I dont really pay attention to either once I set them and other than my 27 yr old gpz... never felt the need for one on anything built after 2000. But they are required by the rules.
     
    TurboBlew, Apr 10, 2012
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  10. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Pit Bull are definitely as good as Scotts, some rider like them better, I don't have enough experience to know one way or another :)
     
    Mongo, Apr 10, 2012
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  11. jiggyfly

    jiggyfly Well-Known Member

    GPR, turned all the way down, for minimum effect.
    I haven't really noticed it much.....it's only there because of the rules.



    ::cough-cough:: Seeing a trend here. :p
     
    jiggyfly, Apr 10, 2012
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  12. tophyr

    tophyr Grid Filler

    Scotts, rotary
     
    tophyr, Apr 10, 2012
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  13. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    The trend is racers being morons. There is a reason we require them no matter how much you idiots think you know better - the reason is a tank slapper can kill you. Dead. Not going home. No longer existing.

    So yeah, make fun of it all you like but explain to your loved ones how you think the rule is stupid so they know it was your own stupidity.
     
    Mongo, Apr 10, 2012
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  14. some guy #2

    some guy #2 Well-Known Member

    Does a damper set to completely soft even restrict head shake wiggle?
     
    some guy #2, Apr 10, 2012
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  15. R Acree

    R Acree Banned

    What is stear?
     
    R Acree, Apr 10, 2012
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  16. Inquizid

    Inquizid Member Well-Known

    Rule book talks about it being mounted in a clean workman like manner that doesn't impede steering in either direction.

    Doesn't say it has to function.
     
    Inquizid, Apr 10, 2012
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  17. benny6d9

    benny6d9 Well-Known Member

    doubtful....
     
    benny6d9, Apr 10, 2012
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  18. YAM#849

    YAM#849 y'all watch this...

    He meant a steer damper. They're only required in Texas.
     
    YAM#849, Apr 10, 2012
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  19. Hawk518

    Hawk518 Resident Alien

    Now, that there is a slap in the face.:D
     
    Hawk518, Apr 10, 2012
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  20. tophyr

    tophyr Grid Filler

    Yes, significantly. Turning the bars with your arms is MUCH slower, and thus gets resisted with much less force, than headshake movement.
     
    tophyr, Apr 10, 2012
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