i was wondering how important steering dampeners are for stunting. like what do they do/prevent? any imput would be great
JonBrown

 

You aren't making it wet are ya?

It's spelled "damper"...same as suspension "dampers"

I can't help it...sorry.

Grammar lesson, over.

 

They help prevent tank slappers,and yes they are important to have,unless of coarse you like having tank slappers happen to you.

 

what is a tank slapper? and im sorry i didnt know about the dampers. i am a total noob to stuntin but i am tryin my hardest to learn this stuff. what do they do to prevent tank slappers?
thanks guys
JonBrown
sorry for the gay questions

 

A tank slapper can happen from a stoppie or a wheelie. When your up in a wheelie,and you put the front end down a little crooked,the handle bars will start slapping back and fourth where you cant control it,and you will most likely be kissing the pavement seconds after. A steering damp will help eliminate head shake by making the front much more stiff. You can adjust them to what ever firmness you like. Go with a scotts damp,costs around 4 or 5 hundred. But will save your ****. Plenty of tank slappers on u tube if you want to see one. Or if you want to expierence one for your self,go do a wheelie,and put your front end down a little crooked. You'll be sliding on the pavement in no time

 

Oh yeah,and dont be sorry. Ask all the questions you want,that's what this forum is for.

 

do you think i can modify a 1000rr steering damp?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-Ho...spagenameZWD1V
thanks
JonBrown

 

I dont think thats going to work for you, I could be wrong. I think an aftermarket one will be easier to mount and fab brackets for.

 

Actually its spelled Dampner, Dampener, and Damper. Alot of companies spell it differently but who really cares.

 

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