School me on steering dampers
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Do you have any race tracks in your area? There should be suspension guys at a race or track day. It would totally be worth the trip and not cost that much (~$40) to get it set up by a pro. The best way to do it is sign up for a track day and get it done at the track first thing in the morning, go out for a session and have them make any fine tuning throughout the day.
What tires are you running? The pressures you are using are most likely way too high. Performance tires are ~32/32 cold.
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I tip the scale between 145-150lbs, and the stock rear spring is a tad to stiff for my weight...
Heres some info that you should know, and will get you started on diy suspension tunning:
http://www.feelthetrack.com/tuning_guide.htm
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I have the same issue. I've been riding for a little while now and I'd like to buy a steering damper for my 2002 F4i. I'm looking into buying a GPR or Scotts Steering Damper... The question's I have are: can a steering damper be placed from one bike to another (with different mounts)? Also how much maintence is required in owning a steering damper?
-Nick
-Nick
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I highly doubt that steering dumpers will help at all. I myself riding '02 and have never had any problems. Steering dumpers should be helpful to absorb any excessive shocks when going over uneven pavement and etc.
When the front lifts up you should not be holding the bars tight at all (actually you shouldn't be doing it ever). Give the front wheel some freedom, it will help.
Talking about suspension set up. I feel like I need to do something, but what I have no clue. The front feels way too soft. I guess going to a track is the only way to find someone knowledgeable.
When the front lifts up you should not be holding the bars tight at all (actually you shouldn't be doing it ever). Give the front wheel some freedom, it will help.
Talking about suspension set up. I feel like I need to do something, but what I have no clue. The front feels way too soft. I guess going to a track is the only way to find someone knowledgeable.
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