Has anyone tried using the 1000rr steering damper on a 954 because of the lack of a damper that the 954 has. I would like to get a stabilizer damper but dont want to spend almost 500 on one so does anyone have any suggestions on using one from a differentbike. I was thinking about getting one from a R1 or gsxr since those wrap around the forks. I would guess tho that a 1000rr would be better since its honda on honda

 

Anybody?

 

Get a gsxr damper and kit.Install for less than $100.00

 

I like to hear more on this option, IMO its a much cleaner look when its mounted on the bottom or lower end of the triple. If anybody has anymore info please let us know i.e. such as using a stock gsxr damper or an aftermarket one, if so what model aftermarket especially for $100.

 

This is the kit.
CBR F4i/F4 owners with 929/954 Front End -Damper Bracket kit Ho - $79.00 : HoHey Designs, Custom and Factory Parts for stunt bikes
Steering Damper
04-05 GSXR 600 750 STOCK STEERING DAMPENER STABILIZER | eBay
With gsxr damper,I suggest you drain the fluid and replace with 15w or 20w fork oil.Stock is 5w and is too soft.

 

can someone explain the difference between a stabilizer and a dampener? is there a diff??

 

It's all the same.Just different words to call it. Stabilizer,damper and dampener

 

Great, thanks for the info. I will be buying one soon.

 

Unless you are taking you and the bike to the edge a lot, there's not much call for
a stabilizer, imo. The purpose of them is to enable high-speed riding at the edge of the performance envelope. So if you stunt or race, yeah, this is the tool for you.

The only real-world use is the occassional 'tank-slapper' head-shake.
The most common cause of a head-shake is setting the front tire back down after either a cresting-hill hop, striking road-derbis or a wheelie.
If you ride responsibly (most of the time, at least! lol), except for hitting deer/dogs,
it's not a common issue. Most of the front end issues, at these speeds, should
be addressed on a case-by-case basis. i.e. tire balance, fork alignment, etc.

So, even though it can help, it's a 'final-touch' kinda up-grade, in terms of bang-for-buck. If you aren't riding the hard-line-at the edge-all of the time, I'd buy a new saddle first. Now that will boost the bonding between you and your bike. ;-)

Ern

 

But with a new saddle how am I suppose to hang off the bike.lol