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Old 04-11-2006, 9:36 AM
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Steering Damper Required?
Do those of you riding the CBR600RR on track days find that a steering damper is: not needed, useful, or required? Adding it to items to prep a 600 for upcoming track days.
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Old 04-11-2006, 9:40 AM
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
It's a stable bike. I don't know if I'd say it's a requirement, but I can't say I felt 100% comfortable without it.
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Old 04-11-2006, 9:46 AM
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
I haven't put one on yet. It is a requirement for racing, but I wanted to ride the bike without it a couple times to get a feel for it. I also ran the first track day with stock front lines.
The OEM brakes worked great, although it was a cold day. That said, the lines have now been swapped out.
I also never felt any need for the damper. Then again, the track is very smooth, I have different bars adjusted differently from stock and I am not noodly. That said, I will be adding one just to be safe and to comply with the rules.

So you picked one up, eh? Where are the pics?
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Old 04-11-2006, 10:07 AM
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
I never had one on my F4i, but I've had a few instances where it might come in handy on the 600RR. Since my F4i days the CMRA (as well as most other clubs) have required it so I picked one up for the baby RR.
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Old 04-11-2006, 11:16 AM
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
I been wanting to get one for my F4i but never have. I am sure you will feel a little better runnig at speed with one on the bike then with out one.
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
Put it this way... If the steering wiggles back and forth a fraction of what you're doing regarding this purchase, you'll need two...

If you get it in time for Putnam, you'll know if you need one for Grattan.
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Put it this way... If the steering wiggles back and forth a fraction of what you're doing regarding this purchase, you'll need two...

If you get it in time for Putnam, you'll know if you need one for Grattan.


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Re: Steering Damper Required?
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It’s called waffling. I’m practicing to be John Kerry’s running mat
Didn't that hurt


Seriously I am all about protective devices, the riding is hazardous enough without taking unnecessary risks.
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Old 04-11-2006, 4:46 PM
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
I would say that is not 100% need, but I have had some head shakes were I have found it very useful. I do mainly trackdays, but if I was going to race I would make it a must have part than. I view mine, like an investment towards safety.
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I would say that is not 100% need, but I have had some head shakes were I have found it very useful. I do mainly trackdays, but if I was going to race I would make it a must have part than. I view mine, like an investment towards safety.
If you were going to race, you wouldn't have any choice.
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Re: Steering Damper Required?
[quote=sheepofblue]Didn't that hurt


I actually spelled "mat" with the e for "mate" before I published it without the e, I've always supported the mate over mat.
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