I tried the ebay $50 dollar dampers on my F3. Don't waste your time. They are not smooth along the entire travel. Good dampers cost more, but are worth it. I just pretend its a $50 peice of aluminum art and hang it on the shop wall as a reminder.

My F2 has had a mToby damper since '93 and is still working fine. Price has gone up a bit, but....

 

The one on my bike came with a box of parts I bought back in 95. I dont know or remember what brand it is but it mounts up under the guages and doesnt allow full stop to stop steering. But it works great. I bought another one from "the bay" that mounts to the fairing mount where your left knee goes, would like to try it some time. Also the 91 I recently bought has (i think) a toby damper that mount under the guages.

 

I think I'll go for that 200 dollar job. The ebay stuff worries me, especially after I read on another forum about a guy who's damper froze up. His was not China made but still....

hopefully I won't feel the need to buy it immediately, It is Winter after all, and even my wife keeps telling me to get a new bike...I just can't do it because this one runs fine. should be more comfortable with these upgrades though. Thanks for the input