mark524
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posted March 21, 2008 01:13 PM
Need a cheap steering damper
I need a steering damper to pass tech at Prostar. Who has the cheapest one? They are all ridiculously priced. I've always felt the bike didn't need one so I want to spend as little as possible.
  
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jessejames82
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posted March 21, 2008 01:32 PM
i bought a scotts BUT they are expensive BUT they are worth it... i didnt think i needed one... until i bought one
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BlackMagic14
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posted March 21, 2008 02:18 PM
GPR is the cheapest and in my opinion the best.
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sideways
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posted March 21, 2008 04:38 PM
best price I have seen...
http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.php?cat=Dampers&make=Kawasaki&model=254&model_name=254&model_realname=ZX-14%20%2006>%20%20%20%20Top%20Mount
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lietoome
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posted March 21, 2008 08:45 PM
$369 for here, you wont find a new one cheaper.
I bought my damper(for my 12) thru these guys with no issues. Just remember, with this kit, you have to drill two holes in the neck. the kit Sideways posted is a plug-n-play. Both kits are good 2 go---and the two least expensive on the market.
http://www.hardracing.com/Shocks%20&%20Steering%20Damp/GPR.htm
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lietoome
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posted March 21, 2008 08:52 PM
 Edited By: lietoome on 21 Mar 2008 21:54
Both kits are offered for the 14 @ $369
difference: http://www.gprstabilizer.com/shopping_sportbikes_kawasaki_zx14_06-07
$495 directly from gpr?!? 
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stevewfl
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posted March 22, 2008 08:31 AM
quote:
best price I have seen...
http://www.hyperprousa.com/catalog.php?cat=Dampers&make=Kawasaki&model=254&model_name=254&model_realname=ZX-14%20%2006>%20%20%20%20Top%20Mount
Friends are putting these on litre bikes over the Ohlins (at the same price) and are very pleased
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northmedic
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posted March 22, 2008 09:28 AM
does the Gpr and scott let you still strap the front down easy for drag racing ??
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dubious
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posted March 22, 2008 09:56 AM
Pete, I run my strap around the bottom t-clamp, 2 , 1 for each side. safer, stronger, cleaner...
no problem since straps are no where near the crown nut.
I don't think I could have done that with the stock fender though...
in the standard configuration, yes these dampers do get in the way a bit.
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mark524
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posted March 23, 2008 06:48 AM
dubious, do you have pics of that strap routed like that. and are you saying you use 2 straps?
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dubious
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posted March 23, 2008 07:28 AM
I don't have pics, the bike is torn right down, yes 2 straps, 1 over each lower tripple clamp.
allot of the guys run this set up on the literbikes( smaller fender)
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FastBlur
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posted March 23, 2008 01:17 PM
quote:
GPR is the cheapest and in my opinion the best.
+1 to that, It's hard to beat the GPR in price and they work great.
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thutch26
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posted March 24, 2008 08:24 AM
Edited By: thutch26 on 24 Mar 2008 09:25
cheapest one you'll ever find!!!!
http://psychobike.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=387f3fcc99a4aa7616e9eeedab4ef0c9;act=ST;f=42;t=55073
can someone explain to me how to post a clickable link?
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14black
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posted March 24, 2008 11:25 AM
Edited By: 14black on 24 Mar 2008 12:29
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cheapest one you'll ever find!!!!
http://psychobike.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=387f3fcc99a4aa7616e9eeedab4ef0c9;act=ST;f=42;t=55073
can someone explain to me how to post a clickable link?
put [ url ] before the link, and [ /url ] after the link, BUT WITHOUT THE SPACES!!!
Just quote this post to see what I mean...
http://psychobike.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?s=387f3fcc99a4aa7616e9eeedab4ef0c9;act=ST;f=42;t=55073
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted March 24, 2008 11:44 AM
$99 + $10 for shipping= $109.
Don't know, it just looks - not very confidence inspiring? Granted the 14 is not known whatsoever as a bike that really needs a damper. So you guys think that is more to satisfy the inspection techs versus actually save your ass?
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stevewfl
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posted March 24, 2008 11:53 AM
quote:
$99 + $10 for shipping= $109.
Don't know, it just looks - not very confidence inspiring? Granted the 14 is not known whatsoever as a bike that really needs a damper. So you guys think that is more to satisfy the inspection techs versus actually save your ass?
appears to be proof "you get what you pay for"
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted March 24, 2008 12:16 PM
Unless you steal it. 
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BlackMagic14
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posted March 24, 2008 12:28 PM
I have actually heard that Hays unit is not to bad.
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mark524
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posted March 24, 2008 01:05 PM
I went ahead and spent the money on the Brock's kit. I figured I may as well buy a good one.
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butterthegreat
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posted March 24, 2008 03:11 PM
Scotts is the best IMO because of the low speed and high speed valve....no adjusting from city to freeway.
Only paid 385 for mine.
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thutch26
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posted March 24, 2008 04:52 PM
i found a used gpr with only 12 or so 1/4 mile passes on it for 275.00... but it fell in my lap!! lol but i have yet to put it on... but i'll get to it!!! sooner or l8r!
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