Steering damper for 08 Ninja 250R

randomwalk101 · April 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM

anyone has any method to mount a steering damper on a 08 Ninja 250R? Might not need it on this little bike but I like the extra security nevertheless

TnNinjaGirl · April 23rd, 2009, 05:23 PM

I was curious about this as well.

stroked59 · April 23rd, 2009, 05:34 PM

http://

here is the one i put on......

TnNinjaGirl · April 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM

Any installed pics? Like where you mounted it to.

randomwalk101 · April 23rd, 2009, 06:58 PM

Yes yes...details please!!!

RaceBikeRentals · April 24th, 2009, 06:07 AM

Here's a cheap 37mm fork leg bracket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dayto...#ht_500wt_1418

You'll need to attach the other end to the fairing stay. Some guys are welding a threaded tab in the middle. You could probably fab up something with a couple slip brackets as well.

randomwalk101 · April 24th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Thanks Richard. I talked to Dan Kyle (kyleusa.com) and he said he is working on one for the 08 250R. Let's hope he'll get it done soon

HKr1 · April 25th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Remember this old pic from last year

randomwalk101 · April 25th, 2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HKr1

Remember this old pic from last year

DIY yo!!!

TnNinjaGirl · April 26th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Does it make a huge difference if you use different points to mount it? Geometry and leverage wise...

stroked59 · April 27th, 2009, 03:57 PM

i too talked to dan kyle and he said he didnt have anything and wasnt working on it so i bought one off ebay.... when i get my bike back from advanced kawasaki i will post some pics of the install

LeftoveRRice · April 28th, 2009, 08:03 AM

I found this site when I was looking for dampers. http://www.motoworld.com.sg/detail.php?pid=1050 link to price. http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.p...%20Top%20mount

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftoveRRice

I found this site when I was looking for dampers. http://www.motoworld.com.sg/detail.php?pid=1050 link to price. http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.p...%20Top%20mount

Nice find man. I'm wondering how much would that run for.

1hardryder4life · April 28th, 2009, 09:36 AM

$479.95

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1hardryder4life

$479.95

Whoa!!! You have gotten to be kidding...that's like 1/8 the price of a bike!!!
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randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 12:48 PM

I emailed Scotts and they DO have a damper available for our bike. It's $400...but a heck better unit than HyperPro from all the reviews I've read. It's actually manufactured by Ohlins for Scotts. It's a rotary unit.

You might get it cheaper if you buy it through a retail dealer who gets a discount from Scotts. $400 is straight up retail pricing. i'm in a process of selling my left kidney to get one...any taker??

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Here it is boys...

http://www.scottsperformance.com/Sta...dd_On=%20Ninja

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 01:32 PM

There is a GB going for Scotts...may be some discount

http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=129662

Let us know what's your best pricing.. You might have to get a few together to get some better pricing?

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Rocketman · April 28th, 2009, 02:06 PM

did you install that in the dealership parking lot haha ?

randomwalk101 · April 28th, 2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketman

did you install that in the dealership parking lot haha ?

no i'm still trying to sell my left kidney first so I'd have enough money to buy one haha ..

Rocketman · April 28th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

no i'm still trying to sell my left kidney first so I'd have enough money to buy one haha ..

Oh I thought that was your bike...lol notice the dash

1hardryder4life · April 28th, 2009, 02:38 PM

not worth the money spent to me cuz I have no issues that require a damper but damn that looks kinda cool.

paterick4o8 · April 28th, 2009, 02:53 PM

haha I was just reading about this and the huge debate on kawiforums last night, people straight clownin on having one for this bike.. but i still want one as I see my steering wheel wobble when I let go to stretch myself on downhills for example. also scary on bumps I hit while in corners.. kinda scary for me. now the debate between the cost and benefits

randomwalk101 · April 29th, 2009, 10:49 AM

okay sold my left kidney so I ordered one..haha
$375 shipped if you're wondering

M-Oorb · April 29th, 2009, 01:16 PM

Hmm how much do they charge for shipping a kidney? Who'd you use? I would think USPS wouldn't be a good choice for this type of package. Did you send it on ice? Details and possible pics

Mo1981 · April 29th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Definitely want to see the DIY, lol...
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1hardryder4life · April 29th, 2009, 02:48 PM

dry ice is the only way to go. I receive frozen shipments on the regular and they are ran thru UPS packed heavy with dry ice. you are on your own for kidney removal.

randomwalk101 · April 30th, 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Hmm how much do they charge for shipping a kidney? Who'd you use? I would think USPS wouldn't be a good choice for this type of package. Did you send it on ice? Details and possible pics

they just took it out, sliced it up and ate it like sushi....no shipping needed. They said it was a delicacy. I was going to try a piece but just couldn't bring myself to eat myself

paterick4o8 · April 30th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stroked59

when i get my bike back from advanced kawasaki i will post some pics of the install

Please do! some DIY pics would be cool.

mike_sema · April 30th, 2009, 06:24 PM

A diy would be cool as I am also looking in to this I think that all of the scouts damper are the same but use a different bracket for each bike correct me if I am wrong

Somchai · January 30th, 2012, 11:18 PM

Today I got an offer for a steering damper, maybe anybody else is interested. It looks like the one from Scotts.
The price is 380 USD, for shipping please ask Carsten at Faddybike2@aol.com
I am sorry, but I have to change the price since Carsten told me the first one was wrong.

GlassAnkles · January 30th, 2012, 11:25 PM

Correct me if im wrong but the scotts you have to weld on the post?. In that case GPR is the easiest way.

Ive used both in my dirt bike applications, scotts is stunning but i like the gpr since it has one adjustment. Im one of those people that wont leave the settings alone and the scotts has 3 to play with

April 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM	#1
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Steering damper for 08 Ninja 250R anyone has any method to mount a steering damper on a 08 Ninja 250R? Might not need it on this little bike but I like the extra security nevertheless

April 24th, 2009, 06:07 AM	#6
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Here's a cheap 37mm fork leg bracket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dayto...#ht_500wt_1418 You'll need to attach the other end to the fairing stay. Some guys are welding a threaded tab in the middle. You could probably fab up something with a couple slip brackets as well. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

April 30th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#31
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	A diy would be cool as I am also looking in to this I think that all of the scouts damper are the same but use a different bracket for each bike correct me if I am wrong __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 23rd, 2009, 05:23 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I was curious about this as well.

April 23rd, 2009, 05:34 PM	#3
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	http:// here is the one i put on......

April 23rd, 2009, 05:35 PM	#4
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Any installed pics? Like where you mounted it to.

April 23rd, 2009, 06:58 PM	#5
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Yes yes...details please!!!

April 24th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#7
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Thanks Richard. I talked to Dan Kyle (kyleusa.com) and he said he is working on one for the 08 250R. Let's hope he'll get it done soon

April 26th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#10
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Does it make a huge difference if you use different points to mount it? Geometry and leverage wise...

April 27th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#11
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	i too talked to dan kyle and he said he didnt have anything and wasnt working on it so i bought one off ebay.... when i get my bike back from advanced kawasaki i will post some pics of the install

April 28th, 2009, 08:03 AM	#12
LeftoveRRice ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: MN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r 09 Posts: 3	I found this site when I was looking for dampers. http://www.motoworld.com.sg/detail.php?pid=1050 link to price. http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.p...%20Top%20mount

April 28th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#14
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	$479.95

April 28th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#16
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	I emailed Scotts and they DO have a damper available for our bike. It's $400...but a heck better unit than HyperPro from all the reviews I've read. It's actually manufactured by Ohlins for Scotts. It's a rotary unit. You might get it cheaper if you buy it through a retail dealer who gets a discount from Scotts. $400 is straight up retail pricing. i'm in a process of selling my left kidney to get one...any taker??

April 28th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#17
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Here it is boys... http://www.scottsperformance.com/Sta...dd_On=%20Ninja

April 28th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#18
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	There is a GB going for Scotts...may be some discount http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=129662 Let us know what's your best pricing.. You might have to get a few together to get some better pricing?

April 28th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#19
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.

April 28th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#20
Rocketman ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Ontario Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r special edition Posts: 84	did you install that in the dealership parking lot haha ?

April 28th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#23
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	not worth the money spent to me cuz I have no issues that require a damper but damn that looks kinda cool.

April 28th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#24
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	haha I was just reading about this and the huge debate on kawiforums last night, people straight clownin on having one for this bike.. but i still want one as I see my steering wheel wobble when I let go to stretch myself on downhills for example. also scary on bumps I hit while in corners.. kinda scary for me. now the debate between the cost and benefits

April 29th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#25
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	okay sold my left kidney so I ordered one..haha $375 shipped if you're wondering

April 29th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#26
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Hmm how much do they charge for shipping a kidney? Who'd you use? I would think USPS wouldn't be a good choice for this type of package. Did you send it on ice? Details and possible pics

April 29th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#27
Mo1981 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Keller, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 137	Definitely want to see the DIY, lol... Posted via Mobile Device

April 29th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#28
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	dry ice is the only way to go. I receive frozen shipments on the regular and they are ran thru UPS packed heavy with dry ice. you are on your own for kidney removal.

January 30th, 2012, 11:25 PM	#33
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	Correct me if im wrong but the scotts you have to weld on the post?. In that case GPR is the easiest way. Ive used both in my dirt bike applications, scotts is stunning but i like the gpr since it has one adjustment. Im one of those people that wont leave the settings alone and the scotts has 3 to play with