i think i need a steering damper

[wannabfast]

I run a side mounted DP Performance dampner. 

I raised my rear height up 20mm, which made turn in a little quicker...which I like on smooth roads.
On rough roads and freeway I do appreciate the stabilizing factor that the dampner provides.

ive seen the ohlins damper set up like that

[showerfan]

jesus, that is a hot looking bike. that is an INSPIRATION! 

think i'd rather have my steering damper in front of me though, on the triple

[showerfan]

things i need:

1. bellypan

[118811]

jesus, that is a hot looking bike. that is an INSPIRATION! 

think i'd rather have my steering damper in front of me though, on the triple

Thanks for the compliment!

RE steering damper, yeah I like the top mount damper too...the previous owner installed this one, so the price was right!!

[showerfan]

i have never had a ``tank slapper,'' but i have been noticing a wobble at speed. i am getting my suspension reworked (penske shock in the rear, fork swap and new springs etc. up front, professionally dialed in at ECS), but do you think a steering damper would help solve this wobble? it kind of sucks.

[Howie]

Cure the wobble first, then get the damper.

[Slide Panda]

I'm with Ducnaked and Howie - you need to adjust the suspension first. Adjusting the preload 'a little' probably won't do, especially if you're not familiar with what's needed. Ever set up suspension before? If not you should consider taking it to someone who does it for a living.

At 200 pounds + gear it's quite likely that you need stiffer springs. Adding preload doesn't give you stiffer suspension - the spring rate is constant (given you have linear springs which ducs do) it's the method to tune for sag. To really stiffen things you need stiffer springs.

Pudding a damper on might cover the wobble, but not fix it.

[DucNaked]

I'm with Ducnaked and Howie - you need to adjust the suspension first. Adjusting the preload 'a little' probably won't do, especially if you're not familiar with what's needed. Ever set up suspension before? If not you should consider taking it to someone who does it for a living.

At 200 pounds + gear it's quite likely that you need stiffer springs. Adding preload doesn't give you stiffer suspension - the spring rate is constant (given you have linear springs which ducs do) it's the method to tune for sag. To really stiffen things you need stiffer springs.

Pudding a damper on might cover the wobble, but not fix it.

This 

[thought]

watch this and see if you can spot anything suspension related from your tires... great video, super informative:

[chitown]

I have a 09 696 and at highway speeds I also start getting a shake from around 70mph and up. tires are brand new.  it definitely makes my ass hole pucker up a little bit because it just feels unstable.  I weight 175.  I have not had a chance to set up the bike properly.  I am going to do it this weekend, but either way I am going to purchase a dampner. 

[Raux]

I weigh 165. And stock the 09 696 will do 100+ stable if setup right

[696DCRider]

I weigh about 165/170 also.  I have not set up my rear shock yet, but I have wondered if I need to change the forks or not.  This makes me feel a bit better.  One thing I did recently is change the stock bearings to tapered bearings.



I'm not sure if it has changed much but I haven't had any wobble yet.  My buddy with the 1100 who did the same thing said his has smoothed out a lot.

I weigh 165. And stock the 09 696 will do 100+ stable if setup right