Steering Damper Suggestions - 636

RedPepper64 · March 19th, 2014, 09:59 AM

I'm not sure if this is the best spot for this post so it can be moved if needed.

Looking into getting a steering damper for the 636 and have heard a ton of different advice between my mechanically inclined friends and the local shops.

What are your favorites and recommended? Least favorites and recommended to avoid? And why of course. Other input also appreciated, trying to get her track ready for end of April.

Thanks!

backinthesaddleagain · March 19th, 2014, 11:23 AM

Don't get the OEM. Its expensive and underdamped. Get a true ohlins or other aftermarket one. I haven't brought my bike home yet so I have no idea yet if I will be wanting a damper. My CBR had the electronic Honda one and that worked great whenever the front got light. I hear the GPR is a good one and the price is much better. Check the ZX6R forum also, lots of friendly people there. I am GEB on there by the way.

csmith12 · March 19th, 2014, 11:29 AM

I am partial to the barrel type vs. the bar type. It's less likely that this will be majorly damaged in the event of a down.

I am a fan of Scotts but there are others that are fine too.

Peanut_EOD · March 19th, 2014, 11:31 AM

I've got the GPR on mine and it seems to work just fine. I've had the front tire come up a little many times powering out of a corner and have never had it get squirrely.

backinthesaddleagain · March 19th, 2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I've got the GPR on mine and it seems to work just fine. I've had the front tire come up a little many times powering out of a corner and have never had it get squirrely.

Hey how was the fit?

Peanut_EOD · March 19th, 2014, 12:29 PM

It fits great. It's a little weird getting the key in and out because of the angle. Make sure you get the one for the 2013-14 ZX-6R, previous models will not work they are different.

backinthesaddleagain · March 19th, 2014, 12:41 PM

thanks just ordered GBRacing engine covers and sato frame sliders so probably look at dampers next, then fender eliminator. Funny thing is on my CBR the only thing I ever changed were tires.

csmith12 · March 19th, 2014, 12:45 PM

Heard good things about the GPR's as well, never rode with one though.

backinthesaddleagain · March 19th, 2014, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

I am partial to the barrel type vs. the bar type. It's less likely that this will be majorly damaged in the event of a down.

I am a fan of Scotts but there are others that are fine too.

Chris - if I read correctly on the scotts you have separate low and high speed damping so you can still maneuver easy at low speed and save a slapper at high speed is that correct? That's what I liked about the elec one on my Honda as it varied with speed ant throttle position.

Ducati999 · March 19th, 2014, 03:23 PM

Going with a new stabilizer is best if you can afford the $cost$. My Ducati has a non adjustable unit and it works great but I want to get the Ohlins adjustable model (which is also rebuildable). Should you have to go the used route and are good at fabricating the mounts, I would suggest checking out the ZX10 dampers. I have seen their Ohlins damper for around $100 on E-bay. I am not sure of the model number but it looks just like the stock Ohlins dampers that come on Race/S model Ducatis.

backinthesaddleagain · March 19th, 2014, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati999

Going with a new stabilizer is best if you can afford the $cost$. My Ducati has a non adjustable unit and it works great but I want to get the Ohlins adjustable model (which is also rebuildable). Should you have to go the used route and are good at fabricating the mounts, I would suggest checking out the ZX10 dampers. I have seen their Ohlins damper for around $100 on E-bay. I am not sure of the model number but it looks just like the stock Ohlins dampers that come on Race/S model Ducatis.

Hey I think I've seen you on nesr forum.

csmith12 · March 19th, 2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Chris - if I read correctly on the scotts you have separate low and high speed damping so you can still maneuver easy at low speed and save a slapper at high speed is that correct? That's what I liked about the elec one on my Honda as it varied with speed ant throttle position.

Basically, yes sir.

Ducati999 · March 24th, 2014, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Hey I think I've seen you on nesr forum.

Yes you have. I have the same screen name over there but I like this forum much better!

backinthesaddleagain · March 24th, 2014, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati999

Yes you have. I have the same screen name over there but I like this forum much better!

great group of people here for sure.

March 19th, 2014, 09:59 AM	#1
RedPepper64 Kawi Girl Name: Heather Location: Washington Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Green SE, '13 Ninja 636 Pearl White Posts: 245	Steering Damper Suggestions - 636 I'm not sure if this is the best spot for this post so it can be moved if needed. Looking into getting a steering damper for the 636 and have heard a ton of different advice between my mechanically inclined friends and the local shops. What are your favorites and recommended? Least favorites and recommended to avoid? And why of course. Other input also appreciated, trying to get her track ready for end of April. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Perspective: Everything looks better from the inside of a motorcycle helmet

March 19th, 2014, 11:29 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I am partial to the barrel type vs. the bar type. It's less likely that this will be majorly damaged in the event of a down. I am a fan of Scotts but there are others that are fine too. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 19th, 2014, 11:31 AM	#4
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	I've got the GPR on mine and it seems to work just fine. I've had the front tire come up a little many times powering out of a corner and have never had it get squirrely. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

March 19th, 2014, 12:29 PM	#6
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	It fits great. It's a little weird getting the key in and out because of the angle. Make sure you get the one for the 2013-14 ZX-6R, previous models will not work they are different. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

March 19th, 2014, 12:41 PM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	thanks just ordered GBRacing engine covers and sato frame sliders so probably look at dampers next, then fender eliminator. Funny thing is on my CBR the only thing I ever changed were tires. Last futzed with by backinthesaddleagain; March 24th, 2014 at 09:20 AM.

March 19th, 2014, 11:23 AM	#2
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Don't get the OEM. Its expensive and underdamped. Get a true ohlins or other aftermarket one. I haven't brought my bike home yet so I have no idea yet if I will be wanting a damper. My CBR had the electronic Honda one and that worked great whenever the front got light. I hear the GPR is a good one and the price is much better. Check the ZX6R forum also, lots of friendly people there. I am GEB on there by the way.

March 19th, 2014, 12:45 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Heard good things about the GPR's as well, never rode with one though. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 19th, 2014, 03:23 PM	#10
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Going with a new stabilizer is best if you can afford the $cost$. My Ducati has a non adjustable unit and it works great but I want to get the Ohlins adjustable model (which is also rebuildable). Should you have to go the used route and are good at fabricating the mounts, I would suggest checking out the ZX10 dampers. I have seen their Ohlins damper for around $100 on E-bay. I am not sure of the model number but it looks just like the stock Ohlins dampers that come on Race/S model Ducatis.

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