I need a Cheap steering damper

hey guys-my first race is it Tally the 19

I'm trying to get my bike ready- whats a cheap solution for this?

I saw a while back where someone posted something about taking a stock GSXR damper and buying a 41mm clamp for it-anyone know hwta i'm talking about or where i can find it?

Is there some cheap universal one somewhere?
btw-this is for WERA

i have a sprint off my old gsxr mounted on my SV. its too complicated to try and explain how i fab'd it up. come see me at tally on the 19th and look at it if you haven't figured it out.

Unless it is mandated, you really don't need a damper on an SV.

Unless it is mandated, you really don't need a damper on an SV.
It's manditory on all wera race bikes

but yeah-the SV doesn't really need it-specialy in superstock class oh well :roll:

i'll steel the stocker of my gixxer and fab it up if i have to

http://www.axljak.com/Billet%20Parts%20-%20Suzuki.htm sells side mount brackets, maybe go with a cheap damper initially.

ANdy

ProTek, $34.99:
http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/p/r/o/300pix/proftc41.jpg
Shindy, $38.99:
http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/e/1/5/300pix/e15501.jpg

Both from www.denniskirk.com (http://www.denniskirk.com/)

:)

Get one of those fork clamps and then get a GSXR steering damper from eBay for $10. Make a bracket to mount the body to the frame:

http://people.tamu.edu/~redaggie03/Sv650%20Portal/Write-Ups%20Page/SV%20Steering%20Dampener.htm

I've got one of these: www.brgracing.com/svSteering.html

Coupled with a cheap (LP) 90mm steering damper, the whole set-up is less than 200 bucks.

It's an easy install and looks very clean.

cool-guys-THANKS-this helps me a lot!

ProTek, $34.99:
http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/p/r/o/300pix/proftc41.jpg
Shindy, $38.99:
http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/e/1/5/300pix/e15501.jpg

Both from www.denniskirk.com (http://www.denniskirk.com/)

:)


I can't find either of those products on denniskirk.com. That is the worst organization of a retail website ever. Do you have the part numbers?

I can't find either of those products on denniskirk.com.* *That is the worst organization of a retail website ever.* Do you have the part numbers?


I have the protek clamp in 41mm (stock sv forks). Bought it for a project but I scrapped the project. If you want you can have it for 20$ shipped. Or anyone else that is looking for one.

Edit: Here they are on the DK website anyways
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?store=Main&catId=410&leafCatId=41008&brand=605

pro-flo makes fork tube mounts
http://www.pro-flo.com/proflo_steering_damper.htm#Damper%20Mounts

and they have nhk dampers for $70 not sure if they are long enough but they are adjustable

http://www.pro-flo.com/proflo_steering_damper.htm

I have the protek clamp in 41mm (stock sv forks). Bought it for a project but I scrapped the project. If you want you can have it for 20$ shipped. Or anyone else that is looking for one.

Edit: Here they are on the DK website anyways
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?store=Main&catId=410&leafCatId=41008&brand=605


I'll take it, PM sent.

Ok peps,

1. Buy fork clamp to attach damper

2. Buy Shindy Damper, GSXR damper, etc...
Question: What stroke length should be used? 90 mm, 120mm???

3. Make mounting bracket to mount damper to frame.
Question: Would this bracket be hidden by the svs half fairing? If so, how can the damper be adjusted in a efficient manner?
Question: I guess what I'm really asking is, where would this bracket be on the 03-06 svs? Does anyone have any pics?

Thanks in advance for any help from the members.

Rgds,
brian

* * *Question:* Would this bracket be hidden by the svs half fairing?* If so, how can the damper be adjusted in a efficient manner?
* * *Question:* I guess what I'm really asking is, where would this bracket be on the 03-06 svs?* Does anyone have any pics?



Check out RedAggie's link as posted previously on this thread :P

http://people.tamu.edu/~redaggie03/Sv650%20Portal/Write-Ups%20Page/SV%20Steering%20Dampener.htm

Check out RedAggie's link as posted previously on this thread :P

http://people.tamu.edu/~redaggie03/Sv650%20Portal/Write-Ups%20Page/SV%20Steering%20Dampener.htm

link does not work

^^You do realize that you responded to a post that is over a year old, right?

yep

I take exception to the thought that an SV doesn't need a steering damper for racing or for inappropriate road riding. There's a reason the rules require it.
I can tell you from my limited experience that the damper came into its own on a bad line and some rough pavement at Nelsons Ledges. It did its job.

I take exception to the thought that an SV doesn't need a steering damper for racing or for inappropriate road riding. There's a reason the rules require it.
I can tell you from my limited experience that the damper came into its own on a bad line and some rough pavement at Nelsons Ledges. It did its job.

+1 John

I've had the bars dance in my hands going through the kink at Nelson even with the stock GSXR damper (a little too much slop in the middle) so I plan to get a proper steering damper. I prefer the NHK steering damper because it works and it does the job without paying $400.00 for it, but I may have to belly up to the bar and pay for one of the rotary style dampers if I can't get the NHK to work. I just hate paying for bling when a $50 part will do the job just as well.

I take exception to the thought that an SV doesn't need a steering damper for racing or for inappropriate road riding. There's a reason the rules require it.
I can tell you from my limited experience that the damper came into its own on a bad line and some rough pavement at Nelsons Ledges. It did its job.And +2. You can't really make the flat statement "the SV doesn't need a damper". It depends on the suspension setup, tires, rider, track, etc.. Every SV I've setup for racing needed one. Perhaps with a less aggressive geometry setup they don't. Cheap insurance in any case.

I am going to cave and buy a damper. There is really only one corner in a half dozen tracks I've ridden where I feel like it's needed, but it's pretty bad there. I may get headshake here and there at different tracks, but nothing too serious and it sorts itself out. This one corner is 100mph kink with a big bump, I get headshake half the time without even trying. Had a bad slapper the other day, rotated the clipon clamps around the forks, lol

So, I guess there is no blanket answer. Decide for yourself if you need one. Kris Wall has said he doesn't feel it's necessary and he's quicker than anyone here.

true, but i still dont think they're a waste. i'd probably still have one on my bikes even if they werent required. you also have to remember riding styles play a lot into the way the bikes react here and there. being light handed and pretty neutral will help tremendously. but there are times when i ride it like a dirtbike and it gets twitchy. i'm also think bar and clip on angle positions have a lot to do with it. i keep my clip ons extended all the way out and at a very wide angle.