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Steering Damper Feels Useless Now

Discussion in 'Streetfighter' started by Ryan, Jul 1, 2018.

  1. i was at the Isle of Man for the TT and Bike was great felt great running great done about 800miles all in from the trip.

    After a few days returning from Isle of Man I took the bike out for a small run locally and felt almost instantly the front end was floating was really loose.

    I stopped and checked and I don’t feel and resistance off the OEM steering damper has anyone else experienced this?

    Can you get it serviced

    Not keen on buy8ng an ohlins one as I think the OEM one was sufficient for what I needed but I just don’t like it the way it is just now front end floats when I open it up.
     
  2. You can normally service them.
     
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  3. Just replace it. I have one going spare or look on ebay. Usally £40/50. Servicing will cost more than that, if they can be serviced!
     
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  4. As far as I can tell, the oem steering damper on my 999 works on air pressure.
    I removed it once and put the washer back on the wrong way round, which instantly made itself felt.
    I put the washer back the right way round, so it was acting as a seal again and all was well.
    I suggest you check out the washer to make sure it's still sealing
     
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  5. Would you be interested in selling your spare one
     
  6. Thanks I will have a look at that check this out
     
  7. Yeah sure, let me know how you get on with your fix!
     
  8. I stripped it off and found that it just needed a nip must have loosened with vibration all good and back to steering the way it did cheers buddy
     
  9. So, air seal restored :)
     
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  10. Yes mate thanks for your help
     
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