Ohlins steering damper for the RC51

jjj0923 · 05-19-2006, 11:34 PM

can anyone tell me if Ohlins makes a steering damper for the RC51?

thanks in advance...

bwhip · 05-19-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jjj0923

can anyone tell me if Ohlins makes a steering damper for the RC51?

thanks in advance...

Yes - piston type for the 2000 & 2001 models. For 2002 and beyond, I'm pretty sure you'd have to go with the Scotts (made by Ohlins).

deez · 05-19-2006, 11:55 PM

They used to, they no longer do. There was a problem with their fairing stay (Ohlins damper comes with its' own fairing stay) and they discontinued production. The Scotts works great for most people.

southpark460 · 05-20-2006, 1:05 AM

I have an Ohlins damper. There were several manufacturers of the mounts themselves. I have the Sprint mount, and it works great with the OEM fairing stay although clearances are tight getting her actually mounted...

abtech · 05-20-2006, 7:48 AM

I am running the full Sprint setup on mine and I like the Sprint damper better than the Ohlins. I had some issues with the Ohlins locking up and even though they rebuilt them at no charge, they would still occasionally lock (not fun at all). The mount works fine.

DUX · 05-20-2006, 9:30 AM

Not sure about the Ohlins, love the Scotts.

jwm2k3 · 05-20-2006, 6:24 PM

Im looking for a piston top mount, 916 style, for my 2003 RC51/SP2. What is available, Ive seen only the Harris mount with Gubilinni (sp?) damper. My first choice would be Ohlins, but that just cause Im a squid...

Thanks

John

abtech · 05-20-2006, 6:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Not sure about the Ohlins, love the Scotts.

ummm the Scotts is an Ohlins dirt bike damper . . .

sheepofblue · 05-20-2006, 7:20 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

ummm the Scotts is an Ohlins dirt bike damper . . .

So ND4SPD should get one if he buys an RC?

deez · 05-20-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jwm2k3

Im looking for a piston top mount, 916 style, for my 2003 RC51/SP2. What is available, Ive seen only the Harris mount with Gubilinni (sp?) damper. My first choice would be Ohlins, but that just cause Im a squid...

Thanks

John

Go with the Harris Mount if you have to have a piston top mount. I know you can get them from EMA USA. Harris stuff is usually spot on.
The Scotts works excellent on the bike though and is $100 cheaper.
YMMV.

DUX · 05-20-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

ummm the Scotts is an Ohlins dirt bike damper . . .

.....and this is a Kawasaki Nomad damper.

abtech · 05-21-2006, 7:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DUX

.....and this is a Kawasaki Nomad damper.

actually the Nomad is self damping. They have perfected the lead weight theory of damping steering oscillations . . .

jjj0923 · 05-21-2006, 9:16 AM

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Originally Posted by southpark460

I have an Ohlins damper. There were several manufacturers of the mounts themselves. I have the Sprint mount, and it works great with the OEM fairing stay although clearances are tight getting her actually mounted...

can you let me know where to buy the sprint mount. I have good experiences wih ohlins dampers and don't like to the looks of the Scott setup, although I know they work well.

thanks

abtech · 05-21-2006, 9:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jjj0923

can you let me know where to buy the sprint mount. I have good experiences wih ohlins dampers and don't like to the looks of the Scott setup, although I know they work well.

thanks

Street & Comp sells the mounts and the dampers.

jwm2k3 · 05-22-2006, 7:45 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Street & Comp sells the mounts and the dampers.

They do not have any SP2 mount kits....I emailed them.(top mount piston style)