Steering Damper Question

[desmodoktor]

2012 M1100evo.
i need opinions on what steering damper to get. 

[xcaptainxbloodx]

http://motowheels.com/i-8558658-scotts-performance-steering-damper-kit-monster-1100.html

[junior varsity]

oooph, i know those are popular, but they are just not for me. especially looks-wise.  I hear they are quite popular with the MX folks, but none of my dirtbikes ever had anything that fancy.


I've got Ohlins dampers on all of mine.  Purse-snatcher on two (longways), under triple on one (sideways) and in normal SBK position on the SBK obviously (sideways).   if you want to follow after race-technology, they are all using the damper-rod tech still.   The desmosedici uses a purse-snatcher type mount (longways), the Factory 1198RS and the Panigale 1199 use the sideways mount.  Nobody is using the rotory dampers at the top level, and for whatever reason Ohlins/DP discontinued that style damper and removed it from the parts catalog.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

^ all true but if were honest about how we ride our monsters very few people need the top most level of adjustability.

the scotts is a high end and very capable damper. I like how compact it is and how protected it would be in even a very hard wreck. the purse snatcher is awesome but it is heavily exposed, the SBK is mount is better but its pretty bulky with a similar feel.

[junior varsity]

^ all true but if were honest about how we ride our monsters very few people need the top most level of adjustability.

the scotts is a high end and very capable damper. I like how compact it is and how protected it would be in even a very hard wreck. the purse snatcher is awesome but it is heavily exposed, the SBK is mount is better but its pretty bulky with a similar feel.

   The SBK mount for the Monster is no bigger than a scotts - heck, mine is under the lower triple via the Motowheels kit (Ducati Performance used to offer a similar kit)

[xcaptainxbloodx]

The Scott's mounts between the risers and under the bars, SBK style mounts above the bars, Scott's is just a bit bigger then the palm of my hand, SBK is the length of my hand...


Not like it's a big deal either way, it's just personal taste.  I was mostly just mentioning that you dont need a world class racing damper for an air cooled naked street bike, pretty much anything will get the job done.

[junior varsity]

Its not about world-class-racing versus monster-street-riding,  a tank slapper generating X amount of force could occur in either situation (and more frequently on the street where the suspension is all sorts of wrong for somebody's weight - coupled with some geometry setups - see H-D death wobbles, for an example)

[swankdaddy7]

Its not about world-class-racing versus monster-street-riding,  a tank slapper generating X amount of force could occur in either situation (and more frequently on the street where the suspension is all sorts of wrong for somebody's weight - coupled with some geometry setups - see H-D death wobbles, for an example)

If I don't want to change the bar risers (aka Scott's), what model/brand will work with the 1100 Evo? 

[junior varsity]

bitubo, for one.

[swankdaddy7]

bitubo, for one.

I'm actually using the shorter ('09-'11) bar risers on my otherwise stock 2012 1100 Evo.  I went on Bellisimoto and solomotorparts and they each has the damper listed as fitting the '09-'11.  So I'm not 100% sure if that applies to me or not.  Any help would be appreciated.

[junior varsity]

Sounds like it would fit to me, worst case scenario you shim it into place with some spacers.  You can even get black aluminum spacers in various sizes from McMaster-Carr at ridiculously cheap prices.

[desmodoktor]

http://desmotimes.com/product913.htm

I have the same setup on my m750. Ohlins. Where can I get the clams for the 1100evo??  Looks like the frame is thicker... I'll put an ohlins and call it a day... That damper on my m750 never disappointed me... Please let me know where to find the clams .. ThX

[dufukincati]

I picked up an Matris M4R for my 1997 M900, Mounts under the tank/triple left to right.

[Girrari]

Hi, I would like to get a Bitubo or Hyperpro steering damper for M1100 Evo, but on their catalogues I can't find the EVO versions, just 696 or 1100 (S). Did anyone tried to put one of those dampers on 1100 EVO or any other damper?

[COP TZR]

If you guys are interested, I've got a new BiTubo damper for your 696/796/1100 Monsters.  Complete with hardware.

Let me know if interested.