I had to remove my Arrow top mount steering damper on my 08 S2R 1000 since I am installing risers (in the for sale section). I know Ohlins makes a side mount damper, what are my other options and who sells them? There seem to be a lot listed, but not many for an 08 S2R 1000.
Thanks in advance.
Is that considered the new frame?
here is the Ohlins on the S2R1000
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2544504008_a4845c78d1.jpg?v=0)
I just installed this on my Rs
hyperpro
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14271.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14271.0)
IF you're going to use a side mount (which I recommend against), be sure to mount it so the adjusting knob faces rearward on the left side. That way it easy to adjust on the fly.
I use an Ohlins side mount on the left mounted like the one in the pic above. Although I don't adjust it on the fly, I find the left forward placement like pictured better; for one you need your throttle hand on the throttle.
Side mount is better for handle bar choice too isn't it?
LA
I had the Ohlins side mount but didn't like it. I tested it on a lone straight away over 100 mph and had headshake on the lightest setting. I then stiffened the resistance and the motorcycle didn't like that either. I actually planned on buying a used one here but missed out, which might have been a bonus.
A buddy told me a steering damper is a band aid for improperly set up suspension. I suggest you start there. I recently had my suspension dialed in for me at a track day and the bike handled like never before, even at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
Have the bike set up by a professional to your weight (gear included.) Heal the scar first.
Quote from: ghostface on November 04, 2008, 11:57:45 AM
I had the Ohlins side mount but didn't like it. I tested it on a lone straight away over 100 mph and had headshake on the lightest setting. I then stiffened the resistance and the motorcycle didn't like that either. I actually planned on buying a used one here but missed out, which might have been a bonus.
A buddy told me a steering damper is a band aid for improperly set up suspension. I suggest you start there. I recently had my suspension dialed in for me at a track day and the bike handled like never before, even at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
Have the bike set up by a professional to your weight (gear included.) Heal the scar first.
The ghost is right, before I had my suspension dialed the bike had the monster wiggle big time. Now it still does once in a while but its not the handful it once was. Now it just helps more if I make a mistake with the throttle and pick the front up when I'm not expecting it, hit a ripple of shitty pavement or just do something that pisses the bike off. But while I was riding around waiting to have my issue with my failed DP damper I DID miss having one.