GPR Steering Damper from ASB $395

[Hammel13]

Just so everyone knows if your looking for a GPR Damper ASB has them on sale if you order them before the end of the year they are only $395

Firebolt Damper

Lightning Damper

 

[xtremelow]

Great find, got mine a while back when they were still the $495 retail, and they were still worth it!

Look great, work great, easy to adjust on the fly. Just an all around good design.

 

[Hammel13]

yea i know wish i had the money for it.

 

[delta one]

looks like the deal is also good for you 1125 guys too!

sweet find hammel13[up]

 

[Raisingicarus]

Does this work on a Lightning with clubmans?

 

[delta one]

Does this work on a Lightning with clubmans?

nope

you will need an under the triple or side of the bike unit

LSL
Ohlins
hyperpro
storz

 

[nitto12ss]

Rasingcarus, I have the storz just give you an idea of what your limited to minus the LSL which attaches to your front isolator bolt. I personally prefer this style of damper, but thats just me.

 

[Raisingicarus]

Do you like the functionality of that one Nitto?

 

[nitto12ss]

Yea, I got it cuz I wanted it, not because I needed it. I keep it on the lowest setting when riding.

 

[delta one]

I have the LSL on my bike and prefer its location to the side mounts, but that is just my preference.

 

[Raisingicarus]

Anyone with track experience using one of these? If so, is there really much of a difference?

 

[RT Performance]

Anyone with track experience using one of these? If so, is there really much of a difference?

pretty much all race bikes have them.
They are more like an insurance policie .
With a damper the chance of a head shake/tank slaper is all but completly ilminated.
I never felt the need for one on my xb but the 1125 it is nearly a must have it is easy to skip the front tire and create a head shake.
as far as track riding goes it is nice the bike steering input is very stable and the same even when you run over a rough patch it turns the same.

 

[skizzy]

I have the storz side mount damper, I like that style better as well, it's on a xb9s.

 

[Raisingicarus]

Hmmm, sounds tempting. Anyone particular website to check them out? Or should I just do a google search for Storz damper?

 

[dave_xb12r]

I honestly don't think a majority of buell riders on this forum even need a steering damper. I know I've never felt the need for one (and I ride much harder than most). My point is, if you feel like you need one, check your suspension, it's probably not set up.


Bring on the hate.

Edit: Hammel, sorry for the opinion, and thanks for sharing the link. It is indeed a good deal.

 

[nitto12ss]

I honestly don't think a majority of buell riders on this forum even need a steering damper. I know I've never felt the need for one (and I ride much harder than most). My point is, if you feel like you need one, check your suspension, it's probably not set up.


Bring on the hate.

Edit: Hammel, sorry for the opinion, and thanks for sharing the link. It is indeed a good deal.

I agree with you completely Dave.

Like I said for me it was a want, not a need item. I just think it looks cool. Now on my dirt bike that is another story.

 

[anrkizm95]

[up] on that most riders dont need a bike that ownes the curves either going by rear tire pics.

 

[nitto12ss]

on that most riders dont need a bike that ownes the curves either going by rear tire pics.

LOL, funny stuff, rep point for that [up]unless you be talking bout me [mad]

 

[Raisingicarus]

True, true. So far all my track days have been pretty damn fun with my bike as stock. I am a firm believer in learning the skills and not relying on tech to make you better. I haven't had any trouble so far with the front end feeling loose in the turns, but I've only been on one track.

 

[anrkizm95]

back at ya nitto [up]