I've got one of these eBay specials on my '16. I like it. I don't think my bike is in need of a damper, but I horse around on some rough old backroads and this damper takes out some of the wobbliness I felt before. For $70 they're not very effective like a real damper would be. I run it on full resistance and it's just enough to be worth it's price tag. A true Scotts or GPR would be more effective, but the for the extra price they cost I didn't feel it was justified on this chassis. I've had other bikes that NEEDED damper and I was happy to buy Scotts for those.

The eBay dampers are more or less motorcycle jewelry, but I'm happy with mine for it's price. It does look spiffy and racy sitting across the front of the tank.

 

I got one off amazon, FXCNC stabilizer and it worked just fine. Price was right around $100.

 

I'm seriously thinking about switching to a radial damper opposed to the linear one I have. They take up less room on the handlebars.

 

21+ models don't have a nice place to add damper

 

Are these steering dampers the same as rear shocks where the internals match what you pay or is it a more simple thing like a gas spring?

 

They are just small shocks. The adjuster on mine is very responsive, it's just overall a bit weak. A change to thicker fluid would probably do wonders, but I just keep forgetting about it. I've had Chinese shocks before. The internals and action were atrocious. These little dampers move smooth as glass.

 

I had to do that on my K6 gixxer. I just drained the oe fluid and refilled and bled the air out using regular ATF. Immediately stopped the waggle it would sometimes do on max effort runs.

 

Which brands are good enough and what to avoid?

 

Which brands are good enough and what to avoid?

I had a 2017 mt which was written off and replaced with a 2019mt. Both had FXCNC branded levers and dampers. Was very pleased with fit and finish on the products...zero issues with the dampers which worked as expected and looked great. Not sure what they have for the 3rd gen if thats what you have. The dampers did not come with instructions, but they can be found on youtube.

 

Seems quite uncomplicated to install aswell 😀

 

Some people don't like the rotary designed devices. I'm sorry but I think every fast bike should have one, mine do. 😎

 

Some people don't like the rotary designed devices. I'm sorry but I think every fast bike should have one, mine do. 😎 View attachment 177641 View attachment 177642

All that clean handlebar space... Rotary is the way to go.

 

GPR v5
Much more confident hitting bumps or when the front gets light.

FZ-09 GPR v4 Steering Stabilizer | Stoltec Moto

Just like when your wife shakes hers, your bike shakes it's head right before trouble finds you. The FZ-09 is known for it's light steering...

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Im going today to get a T50 so i can install mine. Does anyone know if there’s any difference in installation with Woodcraft clip ons?

 

I used a penske double clicker rear shock.

 

Well i answered my own question by just doing it. For anyone else wondering, the FXCNC (Chinese ebay/amazon) steering damper goes on easily with Woodcraft clip ons. There’s no difference in installation

 

I use Hyperpro CSC series, and enough for me