what's up all... as u can see i'm new and new to sport biking as well, i've had dirt bikes and atv since i was able to walk and decided to take a leap into sportbiking... i gotta '05 636... looks jus like Remo's... will get some pics in soon... got a quick question tho, what does a steering damper do for ya... all answers will be much appreciated...

 

Welome to the forum. Congrats on the bike!! As for the damper, I dont have one "yet", but it does what your front forks do except instead of up and down dampening its side to side dampening. Takes the "wobble" out of your handle bars.(front wheel) Gives you better feel. It also eliminates some of the vibration that leads to rider fatigue. This is all from what i have read doing reshearch. Im sure the other riders who actually have one will give you some real world answers. Hope this helps!! The 2 that i am considering is the GPR or Hyperpro. The GPR seems to be the most popular in this forum. The other one is Scotts. I have only heard good things about all three, so its your choice!!!!!!!

 

hey welcome to the forum. great choice in bikes. the blue is the best color...... gotrice has the best answer to your question of a damper. well enjoy your stay here. gear up and ride safe.......

 

Welcome bro.

The steering damper is for controlling bar wobble i.e. the dreaded tank slapper.

Tank slapper can occur under hard acceleration when your front wheel is very light and starts hoping. With every hop the wheel turns right then left and is basically uncontrollable.
Your best defense is to do nothing and let the bike right itself if it can. If you try to fight it with your arms it will only get worse and eventually wreck you.

All in all the steering dampers will help stabilize your bike under high speed conditions.
I have the scotts and ohlins brand and have been very happy. I think it should be standard on every sport bike. Some manufactures do install them.

Take it easy bro.

BTW it’s a very good mod for your bike. Damper and a properly set up suspension should be your first mods. Or at least right after the pipe LOL


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Welcome to the forums!

 

Welcome to the forums and congrats on the bike!! Thanks for using me as an example, there are a few of us that have the 05 in this color, which is the best and fastest color that Kawi makes might I add....[8D]