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zsv650 20-04-09 08:10 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1875423)
More than nowt yah bellend.
only worth it when the original's are ****ed imo :D

Dave20046 20-04-09 08:11 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 1875422)
paid 40 quid for a set of Hels unused....if that helps
good good thought they couldn't be worth anywhere near £200 :p. I just paid £56 for new goodridge one's + new s/s banjos and they're worse than the ones I took off :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1875423)
More than nowt yah bellend.
I know, not like me - think I'm coming down with something. Ah well they're going to andyb and he's helped me out a lot so meh (and I owe him a bit of cash anyway).

yorkie_chris 20-04-09 08:12 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
They are past their best after 2-3 years depending on use, I think UV exposure degrades them too but I'm not sure about that.

zsv650 20-04-09 08:13 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
and the added tart value they bring i had a set of goodridges on my curvy looked good though i must say.

yorkie_chris 20-04-09 08:14 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by G (Post 1875428)
A little bit of headshake is completely different to a tankslapper.......i think perhaps your getting a little confused with which is what.
It's not a tankslapper until it knocks the pads back in the calipers.

G 20-04-09 09:09 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1875437)
It's not a tankslapper until it knocks the pads back in the calipers.

Exactly and a steering damper will do little to help with a minor headshake.

RingDing 20-04-09 09:12 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1875437)
It's not a tankslapper until it knocks the pads back in the calipers.
...and the front tyre chirps as it goes lock to lock!

Don't just bolt on a damper, you're simply masking the symptoms of another issue and it will affect low speed manouverability.

Have you set the sag on your suspension, for your weight, so that the springs are operating in the correct part of their range?

Have you checked that the steering head bearings aren't worn/loose/too tight?

Have you checked front and rear wheel bearings to makes sure there is no play? And, for that matter, the swingarm bearings.

How worn are your tyres? Once mine start to square off a bit then I get a bit of a weave on if I'm on the transition from the sidewall to upright. It's nothing to worry about but if it bothers you get some new rubber.

HTH.

suzsv650 20-04-09 09:27 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1875417)
Why the hell would you want a tail tidy when you can spend money on things to actually improve the bike.

Just an example of something else he could spend the money on... then go out for a **** up;) hahah so Lame how P I S S is blocked out.

Dave20046 20-04-09 09:29 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
yup or tyres, or a nice can, or a new front end or atleast upgraded springs and a change of oil or like chris said the new rear shock.

suzsv650 20-04-09 09:38 PM
Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy???
 
Or... a new bike! you cant shine a turd!


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