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**LERecords** · 03-12-2009, 07:12 AM

soo.. wondering if this is a worth while mod. I dont do track days, but i like twisties and will be doing some long range touring.. didnt know if this would be something i would like to add onto the bike. I do experiance a little steering wobble during heavy braking, but didnt know if this really would help or if i should be looking at replacing the bearings (spelling).. input please

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2009, 07:40 AM

it doesn't seem like a worthwile bang for your buck mod unless you have $$$$$$ pouring out of your shower or you are really racing your bike on the track.

**Wolfman** · 03-12-2009, 07:56 AM

I know this, if you go hard on your bike it would be a worthwhile addition...is hard to find one that will work, and it will limit your steering lock quite appreciably...i know this, cause my track bike has an Ohlins steering damper on it...and it has the turning circle of the titanic at a stop!!!!

Here's a couple of piccies of the Ohlins steering damper that will work on an FZ6...And by the way, after being told by many people that you could only fit a steering damper to an FZ6 if you had clip-on handlebars, i now know this is not true...you can do it with standard bars.

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Am thinking of putting one on my street FZ6 myself....but they are not cheap...

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2009, 08:04 AM

If it kills your turning radius, would it be a worthwhile addition to a street bike? Wolfie?

**LERecords** · 03-12-2009, 08:09 AM

agreed - i wonder how the turning radius is changed and if it would be a worthwhile addition to a street/commutor/touring bike...

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

agreed - i wonder how the turning radius is changed and if it would be a worthwhile addition to a street/commutor/touring bike...

unless you could rig up a quick disconnect for twistie/regular use......

madmanmaigret · 03-12-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

unless you could rig up a quick disconnect for twistie/regular use......

like at the bottom of the heim joint... I wonder if that arm would hit the tank.....Wolfman?

**Wolfman** · 03-12-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

If it kills your turning radius, would it be a worthwhile addition to a street bike? Wolfie?

Yes, well, we are going to experiment with it at some stage in the near future...we think that we may be able to modify the mount, so that you can get more lock...but you know, how much time do you spend turning the bike around at a stop...it would just mean it would take a couple more pushes back and forward to get your way around...

I dont see it as that much of an inconvenience myself...like anything, you would get used to it i reckon.

**LERecords** · 03-12-2009, 08:22 AM

is it something that i can set on the damper to let me be abel to turn more when not at speeds?? or is it a set it once and really dont play with it too much???

**Wolfman** · 03-12-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

is it something that i can set on the damper to let me be abel to turn more when not at speeds?? or is it a set it once and really dont play with it too much???

On the Ohlins unit, there is an adjuster knob on one end, so you can dial it in for as much, or as little as you want.

03-12-2009, 07:12 AM	#1
LERecords Member Bike: 05 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glastonbury, CT Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 670 Thanked 417 Times in 273 Posts Rep Power: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	steering damper soo.. wondering if this is a worth while mod. I dont do track days, but i like twisties and will be doing some long range touring.. didnt know if this would be something i would like to add onto the bike. I do experiance a little steering wobble during heavy braking, but didnt know if this really would help or if i should be looking at replacing the bearings (spelling).. input please __________________ Mods: Yamaha Frame Cap, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Top Saddlery Seat, TankSlapper Protector, Givi V46 Top Case, Givi Mono Top Rack, Givi e21 Side Cases, SW-Motech Quick-Lock Side Racks, Grip Puppies, LSL Frame Sliders, FAZFZ6 FE, Hyper-lite Brakelite Kit

03-12-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 825 Thanked 433 Times in 353 Posts Rep Power: 999 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: steering damper it doesn't seem like a worthwile bang for your buck mod unless you have $$$$$$ pouring out of your shower or you are really racing your bike on the track. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware.<wrecked motivation on the way. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. headlight removal Naked conversion in progress To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

03-12-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 825 Thanked 433 Times in 353 Posts Rep Power: 999 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: steering damper If it kills your turning radius, would it be a worthwhile addition to a street bike? Wolfie? __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware.<wrecked motivation on the way. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. headlight removal Naked conversion in progress To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

03-12-2009, 08:09 AM	#5
LERecords Member Bike: 05 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glastonbury, CT Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 670 Thanked 417 Times in 273 Posts Rep Power: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: steering damper agreed - i wonder how the turning radius is changed and if it would be a worthwhile addition to a street/commutor/touring bike... __________________ Mods: Yamaha Frame Cap, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Top Saddlery Seat, TankSlapper Protector, Givi V46 Top Case, Givi Mono Top Rack, Givi e21 Side Cases, SW-Motech Quick-Lock Side Racks, Grip Puppies, LSL Frame Sliders, FAZFZ6 FE, Hyper-lite Brakelite Kit

03-12-2009, 08:22 AM	#9
LERecords Member Bike: 05 Blue FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glastonbury, CT Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 670 Thanked 417 Times in 273 Posts Rep Power: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: steering damper is it something that i can set on the damper to let me be abel to turn more when not at speeds?? or is it a set it once and really dont play with it too much??? __________________ Mods: Yamaha Frame Cap, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Top Saddlery Seat, TankSlapper Protector, Givi V46 Top Case, Givi Mono Top Rack, Givi e21 Side Cases, SW-Motech Quick-Lock Side Racks, Grip Puppies, LSL Frame Sliders, FAZFZ6 FE, Hyper-lite Brakelite Kit

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