Steering damper for SV650?

I have been wondering, it´s often suggested to replace the rear shock with a ZX-model and upgrade the front end with a gsxr-USD.

But how about fitting a steering damper on a SV650S?
Any models better, then another to take it from?

I know, no matter what, it needs a set of brackets to be mounted, as there is no part to replace, but I use my bike as a trackday-rocket and the ones that has come in spare looks cheap on ebay.
So why not try, without it will be a big expence doing it?

But should it come from a specific bike to suit mine?
Some that are easier to get a set of brackets for then another?
Anything I need to be aware of?

I know in the perfect world, I should get an aftermarket-model - but my wallet dosn´t live in the perfect world, so if I should try it out it has to be a cheap solution.

[Nobbylad]

I used a Gixer steering damper on my K 8, but that came with the K7 750 Gixer front end I installed.

It did make a difference on some track days, but mostly was irrelevant. It's hard to get a wriggle on the front end (especially when your suspension is sorted), but horses for courses and personal choice in the end of the day.

Okay.

I think the damping should be about the same in all of them, right?
But how about stroke length?

[Mark_h]

The GSXR one is the same as the SV1000. Not sure I the 650 has the mounting bosses as standard though. I took mine off of my thou and to date have not missed it.

Originally Posted by Mark_h

The GSXR one is the same as the SV1000. Not sure I the 650 has the mounting bosses as standard though. I took mine off of my thou and to date have not missed it.

No, the 650 is not fitted with any mounting points for a steering damper.

[johnnyrod]

There is a type that mounts on the headstock spindle, that should fit anything. But it's a waste of time, it's not a bike that slaps. Give it a try before you spend time and money.

Originally Posted by johnnyrod

There is a type that mounts on the headstock spindle, that should fit anything. But it's a waste of time, it's not a bike that slaps. Give it a try before you spend time and money.

But with the headstock mounted version, I think the cheap-recycle-idea is out of the question, right?

But you are right, properbly a waste of time. But who knows - when winter comes and I need a project, then maybe I try anyway.