Side mount damper options

[Tony.]

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.

[jesse370]

Is that considered the new frame?

[spinned]

here is the Ohlins on the S2R1000

[jesse370]

I just installed this on my Rs

hyperpro

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14271.0

[Norm]

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.

[LA]

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

[ghostface]

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.

[jesse370]

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.