STEERING DAMPER ON A 2000 900SS

toms · 11-Apr-2005, 22:34

I HAVE A VERY JUMPY FRONT END ON MY BIKE ESPECIALLY OVER BUMPY COUNTRY ROADS. ANY IDEAS ON A DAMPER

red seb · 11-Apr-2005, 23:34

I fitted an adjustable Hyperpro damper when I had my 99 model ss, try Pro Twins. It fits between the left hand side of the frame to the left hand fork leg if my memory serves me well. nice piece of kit and worked very well.

dukess1999 · 12-Apr-2005, 11:10

I'd check your suspension set up first; your bike should be one of the most stable on the road though Showas tend to be a bit harsh stock. Might be worth spending £100 with K-Tech or similar to set them up rather than on a damper.

andys 900ss · 12-Apr-2005, 13:38

Hyper-pro on my '98

Andy

Steve M · 12-Apr-2005, 14:05

toms - does the bike still have the original spring on the rear shock? this is generally (much) to hard for most people. I replaced my spring with a new one from Maxton to suit my weight and how I use the bike. This together with a few front and rear setting changes transformed the bike and I've never felt the need for a steering damper again, even on trackdays.

Iconic944ss · 12-Apr-2005, 17:48

Heres what I did to my older 900ss:

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread...=8660#pid70157

Good luck - Frank

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11-Apr-2005, 22:34	#1
toms Registered Forum User Posts: 6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ireland STEERING DAMPER ON A 2000 900SS I HAVE A VERY JUMPY FRONT END ON MY BIKE ESPECIALLY OVER BUMPY COUNTRY ROADS. ANY IDEAS ON A DAMPER Reply

11-Apr-2005, 23:34	#2
red seb Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 58 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NORTH CAMBS Mood: anticipation I fitted an adjustable Hyperpro damper when I had my 99 model ss, try Pro Twins. It fits between the left hand side of the frame to the left hand fork leg if my memory serves me well. nice piece of kit and worked very well. Reply

12-Apr-2005, 11:10	#3
dukess1999 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 403 Join Date: Jul 2003 I'd check your suspension set up first; your bike should be one of the most stable on the road though Showas tend to be a bit harsh stock. Might be worth spending £100 with K-Tech or similar to set them up rather than on a damper. Reply

12-Apr-2005, 13:38	#4
andys 900ss Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,589 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nottingham Mood: #65 Double Desmo Due Champion - Class B 2007, Class A 2009 Hyper-pro on my '98 Andy Reply

12-Apr-2005, 17:48	#6
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,794 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Heres what I did to my older 900ss: http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread...=8660#pid70157 Good luck - Frank Reply