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Author:  deko13 [ 28 May 2010 20:30 ]
Post subject:  xb9 s steering damper
Hi, i am looking to get a steering damper for my 2004 xb9sx as i had a tank slepper & it chucked me off & helped me break my shoulder blade(not funny)haha :hehe: , i have nearly got all the parts i need to get it back on the road, i have put a set of longer & lower renthals on it so i lean over it a bit more but i want to put a steering damper on it this time cos i dont want a tank slapper again.......... there dosent seem to be many to choose from,
does any of you guys have 1 & where did you get it + where is best mounting point?
Author:  Nutah [ 28 May 2010 21:01 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
:?:
cheaper option ..

has your suspension been set to your weight , inc. your riding kit ,as this and tyre pressures , make a hell of a difference to the XB's short wheel base
Author:  deko13 [ 28 May 2010 21:33 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
Nutah wrote:
:?:
cheaper option ..

has your suspension been set to your weight , inc. your riding kit ,as this and tyre pressures , make a hell of a difference to the XB's short wheel base


it hasnt, i might give that a go 1st, the guy i got it from had set it to his weight & he was a bit heavier than me, maybe it was set to hard for my weight..

cheers nutah
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 28 May 2010 21:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
Did you ride your new bike without making any changes for your weight and style of riding.
Author:  deko13 [ 28 May 2010 21:44 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
Did you ride your new bike without making any changes for your weight and style of riding.


yes, it was my 3rd time out on it & i got the launch........ :headbang:
i will be setting it up right this time!!!!!!!!!
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 28 May 2010 22:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
deko13 wrote:
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
Did you ride your new bike without making any changes for your weight and style of riding.


yes, it was my 3rd time out on it & i got the launch........ :headbang:
i will be setting it up right this time!!!!!!!!!

Yes try that. Start off with a softer set up and build from that. The steep front end needs to be known and the balance with the rear makes a big diff. Just take it easy for a while untill you know what is going on with the suspension.
Author:  deko13 [ 28 May 2010 22:24 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
deko13 wrote:
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
Did you ride your new bike without making any changes for your weight and style of riding.


yes, it was my 3rd time out on it & i got the launch........ :headbang:
i will be setting it up right this time!!!!!!!!!

Yes try that. Start off with a softer set up and build from that. The steep front end needs to be known and the balance with the rear makes a big diff. Just take it easy for a while untill you know what is going on with the suspension.


will do, cheers for that info..........appretiated :yup:
Author:  ovi [ 29 May 2010 19:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: xb9 s steering damper
I used to get nasty tank slappers and with my weight at 16 stone ish i just turned up the rear pre-load t its max and since no tank slapping to cause concern.
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