Steering Dampeners

BikerWannabe · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Would a steering dampener be a good idea for a beginner rider? Does it make the bike safer or must the bike be pushed towards it's limit before it really begins to work? Thanks for the help!

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

They're only needed on the more flighty sports bikes. They're not needed for 125's at all.
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BikerWannabe · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

How about a 2002 R6? A little bigger than a 125... ;-)

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

R6's are known to be a bit on the flighty side and some people do recommend dampers for them. Although if you're a new rider you won't be pushing the bike hard enough to really need one.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

sweet · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

As mcjam said,,,,,,,,,,when first getting the r6 u prob won`t need it.
But once ya confidence and experience with the bike progresses, and u get quicker i would invest in one.
Tank slappers are not very nice and can frighten ya.
Also having the bike set up suspension wise will help a bit also.
I had a hyperpro steering damper on my r6 which hubby also had on his previous r1.
I personally found this a very good steering damper.My hubby liked his stunts and his bike took some bashing and the damper helped many times.
I also used to ride the r6 very hard and on uneven roads it can be very all over the place.
So i would keep an eye out for one while yr getting used to the bike.
Enjoy and ride safe.
I had the 2002 model grreat bike.
How long ya had it then.?
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BikerWannabe · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

Just got it. Getting the registration finished friday so I can finally ride it legitimately ;-) Thanks everyone for the quick replies!

sweet · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

well enjoy it.
Take it easy on it at first,,,,,i found the turn on the r6 was the hardest bit to get used to,but got there in the end.
Enjoy nice bikes to ride,,,,,,,,and there are lots of peeps around with r6`s so just ask any quests if ya not sure about something.
ride safe
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needa400 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hee hee, I got some tank slappers on my mini moto. Fell off a few times, but hey, it was fun.

Anyway, do any of you lot know of a supplier of a damper for a zxr400?

Thanks
Needa
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