Shane661
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posted September 15, 2010 10:59 AM
GPR Steering Dampers?
Who is using one of these on their 14? Which version? Does it leak?
Do you have to drill holes in the frame? Can it be used with a front-end lowering strap?
I have a spare Scott's, but I'm not sure that I want to drill holes in the frame.Thanks.
Shane
  
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Hellmutt
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posted September 15, 2010 11:01 AM
GPR's are supposedly just bolt on and go aren't they? My buddy fitted one on his 6RR with no mod needed..........but I do want one myself Shane.
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posted September 15, 2010 11:30 AM
 Edited By: Compton on 15 Sep 2010 19:31
I have a v1 GPR for the last two years.. it doesnt leak, id say it may weap a little bit.
you do not have to drill holes in the frame, and i don't have a strap, so i couldn't tell ya.
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posted September 15, 2010 11:58 AM
Mine leaked but the factory fixed it under warranty and returned it asap. No further problems.
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epd345
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posted September 15, 2010 12:42 PM
Hey Shane I have about 5k or a little over a year on my GPR V4 and no leaks so far. Great adjustability and no frame holes.
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Shane661
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posted September 15, 2010 12:44 PM
Looks good, thanks! 
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masszx14
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posted September 15, 2010 04:22 PM
I would look elsewhere- I've had 3 leak oil on me so far on different bikes,
including the one on the 14 a few months ago.
Hyperpro active gets my vote.
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zxbob
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posted September 15, 2010 05:49 PM
I know your asking about the GPR - but this is what I had on my bike.
The price is comprable . . . . . the quality is superior. (IMHO)
Bob
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posted September 15, 2010 06:48 PM
Hey Shane,
Chad has one on his 14 and it works just fine with a strap and it's a lot easier to remove than Zacks Hyper-Pro when you gotta take off the tank cover.
It's simple & clean........no runs, drips or errors on his.
That Pit Bull one looked pretty nice but I don't know anything about them.
Dan
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posted September 15, 2010 07:09 PM
Jesse has one on his bike .. It's been there 3 years and no leaks so far ... You have to drill and tap the frame .. Yes you can run a strap but in time it kind of fucks it up ..
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oldkawboy
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posted September 16, 2010 05:01 AM
I'm guessing since Jesse had to drill & tap the frame that the newer ones did away with that. I think Chads is a V4 and it was a simple bolt-on.
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Hellmutt
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posted September 16, 2010 05:31 AM
quote:
I know your asking about the GPR - but this is what I had on my bike.
The price is comprable . . . . . the quality is superior. (IMHO)
Bob
Nice unit Bob.........Ohlins is godlike equipment, that's for sure.........almost like Ohlins version over the GPR since it leaves the steering nut open for a gps/camera mount
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posted September 16, 2010 05:50 AM
Harass Pitbull, maybe he'll give you a free one to abuse...er test.
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posted September 16, 2010 03:40 PM
Edited By: Red1 on 16 Sep 2010 23:42
Shane,
I've had my GPR V4 since 2007...no leaks...no problems!! It bolts on without having to drill anything on the frame. Nice compact damper that doesn't interfere with anything!
Thanks,
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Shane661
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posted September 16, 2010 03:53 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 16 Sep 2010 23:57
I already have a Muzzy/Ohlins on my bike. I don't like the complexity of the mounting, and the damping is a little weak for my LSR stuff.
I don't like the mounting setup for the Brock's...it looks dependant on the factory clip-ons and master cylinder.
Honestly, the Scott's is my favorite damper mechanism. I am just not thrilled about drilling the frame like I did on my 12R. Maybe I will just go ahead and drill my racebike frame and put the Muzzy/Ohlins on Racheals 14. Then all I have to do is buy a mounting kit for the Scott's.
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eklipse636
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posted September 16, 2010 03:59 PM
The mounting kit is somewhere around the $150 range. I put a Scotts on my 06 zx14 the week before the crash...
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posted September 17, 2010 09:02 AM
When i was shopping for a damper i found alot of threads of GPR ones leaking, i strayed away after seeing those. I don't wanna sound like a hard core Scotts fan boy but i think these are the best on the market bar none: :P
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posted September 20, 2010 05:30 AM
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That Pit Bull one looked pretty nice but I don't know anything about them.
Dan
Well Dan you're going to know more about them soon AND for free. I'm sending you an email shortly. Thanks for your submission to our contest.
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posted September 20, 2010 06:35 AM
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That Pit Bull one looked pretty nice but I don't know anything about them.
Dan
Well Dan you're going to know more about them soon AND for free. I'm sending you an email shortly. Thanks for your submission to our contest.
Damn i didn't win again... I have zero luck .. 20 years of buying lotto tickets and never won a single dime either ..Well anyways Jesse is going to hook me up with his GPR when he sells his bike ..He has had it on his bike for two years and it work very good ..
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posted September 20, 2010 08:16 AM
Sorry Smokin...if it makes you feel any better it did come down to you or oldkawboy. Both of you seemed like you would give it a good rigorous test. GPR makes a good product too though...and if you're getting it for free you really can't beat the price 
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epd345
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posted September 20, 2010 02:23 PM
Whats this, another freebie I missed? must have missed that thread!
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knowles24
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posted September 21, 2010 07:08 AM
Ohlins Steering Dampener
I have 1" risers on my 14. Would that make it difficult to install a dampener?
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knowles24
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posted September 21, 2010 07:15 AM
I'm looking at the Scott's damper, Would I have to drill in the frame?
If I ever sold the bike (to get a newer one, of course) I would want to keep the damper and I wouldn't want to leave any evidence of it.
Thanks
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knowles24
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posted September 21, 2010 07:16 AM
Sorry, just read Shane's thread.... hmm, don't want to drill...
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Shane661
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posted September 21, 2010 08:45 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 21 Sep 2010 16:46
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I have 1" risers on my 14. Would that make it difficult to install a dampener?
The risers will be a problem with the Muzzy or Brock's style dampers (Ohlins). You would have to install spacers, at minimum.
Probably a GPR or Pitbull would be your best bet. No drilling with those, and clearance won't be an issue.
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