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Old 02-03-2013, 07:56 PM
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Was wondering if you guys recommend/find a need for a dampener on a 01 f4i.thanx in advance for your opinion.
 
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Old 02-03-2013, 08:06 PM
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Moved to F4i forum.

I personally never needed one on my F4i. Either I never pushed her that hard or I had a light, relaxed enough touch to need it. Of course I never tracked her either. So I guess the question is: what do you intend to do with her? I found the F4i to be very stable personally.
 
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Old 02-03-2013, 08:12 PM
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of course if you are having problems then you may want to look at your suspension and where your forks are, but if for other applications then i would say go expensive.
i would like to know your need for one, because im thinking of going -1 tooth sprocket at least in the front.
if your forks are at factory height and you arent jacking up your rear preload to the moon it should be very stable.
 
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Old 02-03-2013, 08:42 PM
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Excellent thanx guys I'm just riding it normal with the occasional track day.
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 10:52 AM
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It's not a necessity, but I have a newer Kawasaki that has a damper on it, and I've grown fond of having it. If you have the money, I'd get one. But it's a personal preference, and not something you "need" to ride. I've had the F4i for seven years without a damper, so yeah.
 
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Old 02-04-2013, 11:32 AM
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Cool thanx much appreatiated
 
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