Steering Damper for Naked Pointy??? - Page 5 - SV650.org

dizzyblonde · 20-04-09, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by suzsv650

Or... a new bike! you cant shine a turd!

you can...been proven on Mythbusters

Dave20046 · 20-04-09, 09:41 PM

and by dizzyblonde

dizzyblonde · 20-04-09, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave20046

and by dizzyblonde

aha yes, yes, my bike is testament to polishing turds....it is true, it can be done, but it costs a lottttttt of dosh

Speedy · 21-04-09, 04:43 PM

Er......yeah.

Right yes tank slapper it is not, it is more like wobble I would say.

The bike is a month old, so tyres etc all OK, keep in mind this happens ONLY under hard fierce acceleration.

I have got a tail-tidy.

No I haven't set up the suspension with sag in mind etc.

No my bike is not a turd.

If there's anything else I've missed please let me know!!

Ha!

RingDing · 21-04-09, 05:29 PM

Have you set the sag on the suspension?

If it is really only happening on very hard acceleration then just live with it, it's just the front suspension extending, perhaps fully. A steering damper will compromise handling under other circumstances and really isn't required.

However, if you are convinced you need one, want some 'bling', unnecessary extra weight and are happy to sacrifice some manouverability at low speed then go ahead!

mister c · 21-04-09, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Tank-slappers are caused by an un-loaded front wheel, under hard acceleration.

The wobble can also be caused by you holding onto the bars too stiffly as well.
I used to have the same problem till I changed my riding style, I now dont have any issues at all with the bike feeling unstable. Could be worth a try

Speedy · 21-04-09, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RingDing

Have you set the sag on the suspension?

Nope!

I aint thick, but don't know how to.

Dave20046 · 21-04-09, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

Right yes tank slapper it is not, it is more like wobble I would say.

The bike is a month old, so tyres etc all OK, keep in mind this happens ONLY under hard fierce acceleration.

Sorry if this is stupidly patronising, but are you sure the front end isn't lifting off?

Bibio · 21-04-09, 07:39 PM

http://www.gostar-racing.com/club/mo...%20Compression

Dave20046 · 21-04-09, 07:41 PM

good link

Need to do my preload, that'll save me hassling yc (I hope)

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21-04-09, 04:43 PM	#44
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy??? Er......yeah. Right yes tank slapper it is not, it is more like wobble I would say. The bike is a month old, so tyres etc all OK, keep in mind this happens ONLY under hard fierce acceleration. I have got a tail-tidy. No I haven't set up the suspension with sag in mind etc. No my bike is not a turd. If there's anything else I've missed please let me know!! Ha!

21-04-09, 05:29 PM	#45
RingDing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 416	Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy??? Have you set the sag on the suspension? If it is really only happening on very hard acceleration then just live with it, it's just the front suspension extending, perhaps fully. A steering damper will compromise handling under other circumstances and really isn't required. However, if you are convinced you need one, want some 'bling', unnecessary extra weight and are happy to sacrifice some manouverability at low speed then go ahead! __________________ http://ridingalongwayslowly.blogspot.co.uk/ 3x Honda C110 - phut-phut-phut KTM Duke 690 - brum-braaaaaaa!!!!! BSA C25 - brum-braa-braa RD350LC Ring-ding-phut-clatter-££££££

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21-04-09, 07:41 PM	#50
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Steering Damper for Naked Pointy??? good link Need to do my preload, that'll save me hassling yc (I hope) __________________

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