What side of the bike do I mount the Ohlins Damper

[Raux]

This is probably a stupid question, but does it matter what side of the bike I mount an Ohlins damper on?  Anyone have an opinion on what side makes more sense?
Thanks
J

ok confused... are you talking the rear damper or the steering damper?

[ducpainter]

ok confused... are you talking the rear damper or the steering damper?

If he was talking about a shock...

would he not have asked about the reservoir?

Most people don't call a shock a damper.

I'm usually wrong though, so who knows.

[Raux]

If he was talking about a shock...

would he not have asked about the reservoir?

Most people don't call a shock a damper.

I'm usually wrong though, so who knows.

as far as i know the brits call it a damper. and i've done it time to time. cause it doesnt shock it dampens.

[He Man]

doesnt a fork dampen too? the difference between a shock and a fork is the shock has a spring on the outside.

i think the proper name is a coil over shock?

Anyway, mount it where ever you want to mount it. Conventions on the left side, top mount is cooler. but i wouldnt plan on having to fiddle around with it.

[dlearl476]

Then you shouldn't adjust anything while you ride.



Some of us can ride for miles without ever seeing a car.

Crazy as it sounds, some of us can actually walk and chew gum at the same time as well.   

Conventions on the left side, top mount is cooler. but i wouldnt plan on having to fiddle around with it.

FWIW, I adjust my steering damper two or three times every time I ride.  The setting I use for 80 mph on the freeway will nearly lock the steering head solid riding around town.  It really sucks when you FORGET to adjust it after you've pulled off the freeway.  DAMHIK...