posted November 05, 2006 04:50 AM
What kind of steering damper do you use on your 12? Ive been looking at Scotts and a few others..Muzzy's etc.
If Im going to go to Goliad I would have to have one..
Thanks guys.....Michael
posted November 05, 2006 11:08 AM
Edited By: shane661 on 5 Nov 2006 11:10
The Scott's install is not for the faint-hearted.....it requires drilling holes in the steering head, and removing shavings from inside the frame.
posted November 05, 2006 01:29 PM
Scotts and pingle.
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posted November 05, 2006 02:34 PM
Same for me. One thing that helps about the shavings is the instructions provided by Scotts. They suggest dipping the provided drill bit in grease. I put the bit in bearing grease and it seemed to catch ALL the shavings. Couldn't find any in the air box.
posted November 05, 2006 05:13 PM
I also put grease on the drill bit; some minor shavings still fell through. I had already smeared some grease under the area, inside the frame. So, whatever fell through was sitting in the grease.
posted November 05, 2006 06:19 PM
Thanks for everyones input! I should have done this sooner. It only takes one bad experiance with a unexpected head shake to ruin your day...month...I was lucky
not skilled .....just got my ass of the seat and almost lost my grip...Like I said very lucky!
posted November 06, 2006 10:48 AM
Yep I agree, with everyone... I have a scott's also... wow what a pain!!! I hired a young asian girl to help hold the nuts...
posted November 06, 2006 11:10 AM
I have a Scotts but the 12 really don't need one. It's solid as a rock at any speed. My 10 R was also calm before the damper. A lot of guys hide problems with their maintenance with a damper..
quote:I have a Scotts but the 12 really don't need one. It's solid as a rock at any speed. My 10 R was also calm before the damper. A lot of guys hide problems with their maintenance with a damper..
I wouldn't even consider running at Maxton without a damper. Fortunately, they won't let you.....lol
posted November 06, 2006 03:07 PM
I have the MUZZ Man's (Muzzy, When I saw it on Doug Meyer's Bike I knew that was good enough for me!) and made my Own Kill switch!
quote:Depends on the venue, Gunner. Some require steering damper
I realize that BUT I still personally never had my 12 do anything stupid.. I only added the one I have because I purchased a second 12 and it was on there so I removed it and added it to my personal 12. I still don't feel the 12 needs one.. BUT my bikes are maintained like the space shuttle.. and I'm constantly checking things like steering head bearings and Swingarm pivot bolts for proper torque.. I've seen first hand what happens when a guy gets lazy and don't check this shit..
posted November 06, 2006 09:05 PM
many times I have come down from launching the bike and not even knowing the wheel was slightly at an angle, it can go bad real quick....
Bergie I would say is a very above avg rider/racer and he came down out of a slight wheelie and before he knew what happend the bars slammed back and forth a couple of times and broke his wrist and he came off of the bike, bad news... he can add to it I am sure...
I got into a slapper one time before the dampener and it was a small one on the street, freaked me out a little for a second. I just throttled out of it and then locked up the brakes to stop before blowing a sign. but if I would have had the dampener I dont feel it would have even been a worry...
MM
posted November 06, 2006 09:23 PM
I guess nothing like that has ever happened to me.. Either way I have one but I don't keep it turned up very stiff.. How tight do you guys keep yours adjusted?
posted November 07, 2006 08:12 AM
I,ve got a Muzzys, got it in a group buy in 03', put it on in June 06'. DAMM...what a difference. Not sure why it took so long, Guess I thought it did'nt need one either. I agree with dm. And glad I have it on now.
quote: I,ve got a Muzzys, got it in a group buy in 03', put it on in June 06'. DAMM...what a difference. Not sure why it took so long, Guess I thought it did'nt need one either. I agree with dm. And glad I have it on now.
I am not sure but I think I got mine at the same time or a year earlier in a "Group Buy" With Spencer Cycle Doug Ray!
ALWAYS Loved the Quality and engineering on how it was made and installed
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