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posted May 17, 2007 12:56 PM
My new toy, GPR steering damper.
Finally got my new stabilizer after weeks of ordering issues. It is a very nice unit and was easy to install. Just thought I'd share incase you were in the market for one.
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posted May 17, 2007 01:08 PM
Looks cool... now.... what the Hell does it do? How exactly does it.... uh..... dampen?
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posted May 17, 2007 01:18 PM
I have one too, only thing I don't like is that my lowering strap passes right under those set-screw things. If I tighten on the screws, I won't be able to loosen or tighten my strap, so I haven't been tightening those screws. Anyone know a solution to this issue?
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tonytooth
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posted May 17, 2007 01:21 PM
Should help prevent wobble in the steering. I get it more often then I would like wen coming off a wheely or going over bumps fast like through an intersection. I have my suspension set tight since the bike is lowered. The front is also lighter since the back is so low. Added safety, thats all.
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tonytooth
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posted May 17, 2007 01:22 PM
My strap runs over the lower triple clamp and around the neck and back down the other side. I have pics, I'll look for them.
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posted May 17, 2007 01:23 PM
Shit you can see my strap in the pic above going over the lower triple.
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posted May 17, 2007 01:28 PM
Looks like you have it around the front side, correct?
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tonytooth
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posted May 17, 2007 01:40 PM
Up the back side, over the top and around the front of the neck of the bike (around the front of the sterring tops) then back down the back of the other side.. I leave my strp on all the time. I also have it connected to the brake calipers not the radial mount brackets. This way the strap is tucked in tight and out of the wind. I did this the same way on my last bike as well. Great for the street.
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posted May 17, 2007 01:48 PM
THE DAMPER IS AWESOME TONY!!! 
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posted May 17, 2007 01:54 PM
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Thanks Steve you're awsome too buddy!
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posted May 17, 2007 03:27 PM
where does it fall in price range compared to brocks+ -
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posted May 17, 2007 03:40 PM
SHIT!! Just when I thought I found all the toys I would want fo my bike...you go and come up with THIS...now I MUST have one....
By the way...are those Carbon Fiber Ram Air Covers in the pic??? if so, where did you get them and how much!!
Thanks!!
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tonytooth
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posted May 17, 2007 08:37 PM
Ebay they run about $400.
No, those are stock ram air covers.
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posted May 17, 2007 09:30 PM
I got to get me one of them ..Looks real nice Tony....Smokin..
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posted May 18, 2007 01:56 AM
My strap is over the lower clamp too.
That damper looks great, really High-Tech but can I ask, was there ever an issue with stability on the 14? I have dropped the clamps on my bike down the fork legs by an inch so I can strap it lower and retain some suspension movement. Even with this steeper angle it's totally stable.
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posted May 18, 2007 05:26 AM
I am seeing $400 forrrr?
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posted May 18, 2007 06:33 AM
Any drilling involved with that install?
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tonytooth
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posted May 18, 2007 07:17 AM
Edited By: tonytooth on 18 May 2007 08:18
BobC, I personally have had MANY issue with stability. Normally people buy a stabilizer to prevent high speed wobble and tank slappers. I haven't had any issues like that. My issues usually invole humps in the road, or bumps when hualing ass around turns on the highway. I have also had a few wobbles coming off a wheely at around 70mph. There is no question, the bike can use one. (all bikes can use one for that matter)
14black, No drilling involved. Very nice installation.
nookie, I hear ya brother. Hard to justify the prices of these things. I got mine for $350 OTD (cost is $330 I believe)
Try and justify this one...
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posted May 18, 2007 07:59 AM
I have the GPR and routed the strap as shown;
No problems so far, but will be keeping an eye on the trap to make sure it doesn't start to split. I don't really reef down the strap that much, just snug so the front end doesn't come up.
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posted May 19, 2007 08:24 AM
don't want my strap on the tank like that
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posted May 19, 2007 10:24 AM
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don't want my strap on the tank like that
Then I suggest you get something else.
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tonytooth
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posted May 19, 2007 10:26 AM
Or go over the lower triple tree and be done with it????
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posted May 19, 2007 05:13 PM
Edited By: RyuNinja14 on 19 May 2007 18:13
The GPR looks great tony! That muzzy unit though..  
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posted May 19, 2007 05:37 PM
my strap has been over the lower tree like tony said since 2001.
no problems on the track or street.
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posted May 20, 2007 04:56 AM
I saw Tony's GPR damper last night. It is awesome! Some other local ZX14 owners saw it and and told me they are purchasing them too.
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