[Discussion] Technical - Steering Dampers

[fezocafella]

hi. newbie here. lol. so wad does the steering damper help with? is it impt? thanks guys.

[Kevs]

Hmm...

 

Got a query here.

For those past & present Bitubo Steering mount damper users, do you encounter problem when full lock to the right, whereby the damper to steering bracket will hit the tank?

 

Try as I might, the fittings just will hit my tank, & to my dismay, I'd chip the paint on my tank.

 

& then, the damper seems to be "eating" into the screw head that is mounted onto the "A" frame bracket, making a "cracking sound" when turing left or right.

 

Any one has any same encounters?

[edwardthy]

where can i get a brand new bitubo top steering damper for my s4?

[dragonforce]

bitubo should be from mezzo..

[pawagam]

Hi bro. Where can i get cheap damper that just serve its purpose?

[dragonforce]

i got 1 that serves its purpose.. pm me if you are interested.

[steel_headz]

Hmm...

 

Got a query here.

For those past & present Bitubo Steering mount damper users, do you encounter problem when full lock to the right, whereby the damper to steering bracket will hit the tank?

 

Try as I might, the fittings just will hit my tank, & to my dismay, I'd chip the paint on my tank.

 

& then, the damper seems to be "eating" into the screw head that is mounted onto the "A" frame bracket, making a "cracking sound" when turing left or right.

 

Any one has any same encounters?

 

Will hit the tank?

 

Wat brand is the steering damper tat u r refering to?

[dragonforce]

Hmm...

 

Got a query here.

For those past & present Bitubo Steering mount damper users, do you encounter problem when full lock to the right, whereby the damper to steering bracket will hit the tank?

 

Try as I might, the fittings just will hit my tank, & to my dismay, I'd chip the paint on my tank.

 

& then, the damper seems to be "eating" into the screw head that is mounted onto the "A" frame bracket, making a "cracking sound" when turing left or right.

 

Any one has any same encounters?

 

Will hit the tank?

 

Wat brand is the steering damper tat u r refering to?

 

he mentioned in his post..

[steel_headz]

he mentioned in his post..

 

Will tat hit the tank?

 

U got use before rite?

[dragonforce]

Will tat hit the tank?

 

U got use before rite?

yup.. kev and i did observe before.. got to adjust to minimise the damage lo.. but mine is fairly ok..

[s4vtec]

try adding bushing or washers to make the handle bar mount bracket higher and it confirm will not hit the tank. that's wat i did to mine...

[s4vtec]

Try adding bushings or washers to increase the height of the handle mount bracket so it will not hit the tank. that's wat i did to mine...

[dragonforce]

try adding bushing or washers to make the handle bar mount bracket higher and it confirm will not hit the tank. that's wat i did to mine...

its not the tip of the damper hitting the tank, its the bracket secured onto the frame that's hitting of tip of the tank..

[Kevs]

Wow, surprise after so long, someone actually saw & replied to my post.

No pun intended, bt really, surprised.

 

Well, after trial & errors, solve the problem for the bolt that's connecting the clamp to the "A" frame.

However, not the handle bar riser mount bracket. Thou now covered up the tank, it'll still hit the tank bra.

 

Thomas, you said by adding spacers or washers to that area, care to share some pictures of how it's done?

If im nt wrong, also have to add on, onto the "A" frame there, just before attaching the rotating clamp? So as to compensate the height difference?

&, wont it affect the damping effect, as it has been R & D, it shld function the way it used to be?

Pardon my tons of queries...

 

Also, dragonforce, Im gona send in mine for a full overhaul.

Andrew says it's an old model & due for some servicing.

[dragonforce]

bro

what's the cost of servicing it?

[Kevs]

bro

what's the cost of servicing it?

 

normal servicing - $100+/-

full servicing(aka overhual) - $200+/-

 

gota call him before going.

& i shld be heading there nxt wk.

[suer4vtec1]

any1 knws wats the price like for top mount dampers?? looking for mayb nt cheap but affordable ones

[dragonforce]

normal servicing - $100+/-

full servicing(aka overhual) - $200+/-

 

gota call him before going.

& i shld be heading there nxt wk.

 

oh icic..

 

any1 knws wats the price like for top mount dampers?? looking for mayb nt cheap but affordable ones

 

not sure how much is hyperpro top mount.. can go motoworld and check.. bitubo is close to $800.. might want to consider side mount as well..

[Sofir]

Guys, got problem with my side mount damper. Da oil seal gone case oredi... anybody know where can service it? Bike Lab quote me $120. Any where cheaper? Mine is da no-brand side mount damper.

[salem77]

Guys, got problem with my side mount damper. Da oil seal gone case oredi... anybody know where can service it? Bike Lab quote me $120. Any where cheaper? Mine is da no-brand side mount damper.

 

hw much u paid for the damper dude...??

 

no offence bro, bt unless its bitubo or ohlins, i rather go get a new set den service it....

[dragonforce]

hw much u paid for the damper dude...??

 

no offence bro, bt unless its bitubo or ohlins, i rather go get a new set den service it....

what if he is using hyperpro? also ask him to get new set?

 

anyway, if its side mounted, i think its daytona..

[Sofir]

dunno wat brand le... mebbe daytona... got it @ $45 from fellow forumer...

[-eVo-]

Hi peeps!! Am looking for bitubo top mount damper for s4 spec 3. Anyone selling? I am keen. Seller can cal mi @ 82685961.

 

Thomas if u selling let mi Noe arh. Lol. The guy tat deal wif ur belly pan and hugger.

[dolf]

hi bro,i've got an almost brand new Hyperpro CSC steering damper.It's has a 75mm stroke n bracket for s4 can be bought @ Motorworld. Here's my link..

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289066

 

Cheers!

[river2000sg]

Hi bro, just got 1 set Hyperpro from motoword, damper+bracket +installation, total $550. Great for cornering! For straight road, feeling a little harder while turning. Still under test run. May update the test run result later. I am riding vtec III.