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Offline TxTechRedRider

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Steering Dampner
« on: September 15, 2010, 06:54:16 PM »
Anybody out there use a steering dampner and if so, do you like it?
Was thinking about one for my bike, its a 2007 HONDA CR125.
« Last Edit: September 15, 2010, 06:57:35 PM by TxTechRedRider »
07 Honda Cr125.   
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Offline SachsGS

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2010, 08:23:53 PM »
I've got a WER steering damper on my Maico and am very pleased with the performance of the unit. The steering damper makes close calls a little less scary and has saved my rear end more then a few times. For an offroad application I would highly recommend one.

Offline GlennC

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2010, 09:29:12 PM »
I have a Scott's damper on my 04 cr500af (2002 gen 3 cr250 chassis). I have been using it for around 6 months, I have had the bike for 3 years.
Big improvement in rocks and deep sand washes.
I used to get worked on the 500 after 40-60 miles, I did 80 miles of mixed black diamond trails and fire roads a couple of weeks ago, I still had a little left.
I would highly recommend the Scott's.

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 02:43:02 PM »
Muchos gracious guys for the input/response, I will look into both brands.

Todd
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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2010, 04:37:04 AM »
I had a GPR on my KTM 250XC a couple of years back, I liked it, but it needed a rebuild within the 1st 6 months on the bike(GPR would have done it for free, but I sold the bike)
I have had it with 4 stroke turds

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2010, 01:55:35 PM »
My 1st choice is WER ( I have owned 2) Part of my decision was not to have a dampner on the handlebar area. The WER unit mounts on the lower triple clamp.


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Terry

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2011, 06:30:27 AM »
I have  GPR under bar mount  on my KX250, I love it on the roots and rutted out trails around here, it has also completely stopped the twitchy feeling my bike had at max speed. I only have it dialed at 2 1/2. thinking bout having them revalve it for more sensitive adjusting, might just be able to bleed it out and use a lighter fluid, but it works great where i have it set so I'll look into that further once it needs rebuilding.
If a pair of 2" brass balls isn't working, I doubt that the 3" model will make much difference.

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Re: Steering Dampner
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 05:46:15 PM »
I have a WER on my kdx. I ride mostly single track and woods. I don't think I want to ride without one anymore. It really helps smooth things out, and make the entire bike feel more solid.