Scotts Damper on Ebay for my R6

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 7:39 AM

Ok, I am extremely new with ebay and I just found a Scotts Damper for my R6.

So far, the price is half of what you would pay it new but still have until the 28 of November.

Can someone explain a little the process on how this works? I don't want to get screwed with my cash and want to make sure I'm getting what I am paying for.

Or, is buying new better? If I could save some cash, then I can buy extra rims, front stand, trailer, etc.....

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
V~

-1badr6- · 11-21-2006, 8:14 AM

Sometimes buying new is the best way about it, you never know where that part might have been.

When was it serviced?
Was it crashed?
Is everything there?

All that come to mind when thinking about used parts that are as important as that.

-Nick

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 8:19 AM

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Originally Posted by -1badr6-

Sometimes buying new is the best way about it, you never know where that part might have been.

When was it serviced?
Was it crashed?
Is everything there?

All that come to mind when thinking about used parts that are as important as that.

-Nick

I know.......just trying to get everything I need for next year. I may not be as lucky when it comes to MULLA for 2007

Unless I have a kick a** bonus

I'm still thinking on getting the pitt bull Nick so don't give up on me to buying one yet.... just looking at my options.

BDA116 · 11-21-2006, 9:33 AM

Buy a better damper.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 9:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Buy a better damper.

Can you be more specific?

Did you met as new or you don't like Pitt Bull and Scotts?

BDA116 · 11-21-2006, 9:46 AM

Don't like rotary dampers on sport bikes.

gt702 · 11-21-2006, 2:56 PM

Might check out the Sprint.

Abtech suggested it here:
witch damper do you like

And some suggested sales points here:
Who sells Sprint dampers in the US?

Hammer · 11-21-2006, 7:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

Can you be more specific?

Did you as new or you don't like Pitt Bull and Scotts?

Don't listem to him. He just got dumped by his boyfriend named Scott, so he just had a beef with everything with that name now.

Post the link for the auction or PM me a item # and i will take a look at it.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 7:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Don't listem to him. He just got dumped by his boyfriend named Scott, so he just had a beef with everything with that name now.

Post the link for the auction or PM me a item # and i will take a look at it.

Thanks Hammer...I know you have alot going on right now....... I appreciate that alot

eBay Motors: Scotts Steering Damper Stabilizer Kit 03-05 Yamaha R6 (item 120055268015 end time Nov-26-06 19:00:00 PST)

Edit: sorry for your lost BDA116

BDA116 · 11-21-2006, 8:17 PM

No problemo.
If you want to put a damper designed and engineered for a dirt bike by Ohlins, a damper they refuse to market for a sport bike and none of their sposored roadrace teams run, go for it.
You want a damper that can't compare to a piston-rod type damper on the track, that's your decision.
Good luck with it.

Hammer · 11-21-2006, 8:25 PM

If you want to listen to a 73 year old guy that is in prison that rides a girl's bike go ahead. Good luck.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 8:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

If you want to listen to a 73 year old guy that is in prison that rides a girl's bike go ahead. Good luck.

Right on!!!!!!!

You have to admit BDA116, you are putting yourself out there like an old fart.

I am going with Pitt bull or Scotts...

What's so weird about this sport is that who ever gets sponsor by, will love the product...I ask, read, and pay attention........ so far, everyone love everything...... all in choice on what makes you feel comfortable

Nicky66 · 11-21-2006, 8:46 PM

I have a scotts on my 600 RR and it's getting switched over to the R6. I'm happy with it. But I don't have much to compare it to. I'll bid on it for you if you want.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 8:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky66

I have a scotts on my 600 RR and it's getting switched over to the R6. I'm happy with it. But I don't have much to compare it to. I'll bid on it for you if you want.

Hey Nicky...........how's the R6 going? glad you made that choice? by the pictures I have of you one MY bike, I think you like it....

Well, I want to bit on it........... I forgot the damn password

I tell you, i have my moment..........

BTW......... I will know what Road racing school I will do by next week and then i'll know how good I am...... Hope to see you one the track......

Nicky66 · 11-21-2006, 9:04 PM

Once I find a home for my RR, then we'll talk about race schools.

BDA116 · 11-21-2006, 9:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

Right on!!!!!!!

You have to admit BDA116, you are putting yourself out there like an old fart.

I am going with Pitt bull or Scotts...

What's so weird about this sport is that who ever gets sponsor by, will love the product...I ask, read, and pay attention........ so far, everyone love everything...... all in choice on what makes you feel comfortable

Has nothing to do with sponsorship, and the only ones "putting themselves out there" are those using and pushing the rotary crap.
Not ONE SINGLE factory road race team uses a rotary damper, especially not the Scotts rebadged Ohlins dirt bike damper. And it has NOTHING to do with sponsorship. Those guys will run whatever makes the bike safest.
The ONLY place you'll see a bunch of rotary crap is in club racing, where riders WILL use whatever they can get from a sponsor.
Why you continue to listen to those pushing a sub-par damper is beyond me.
But then again, I really don't care. It's your money. You want to waste it, go ahead. Your skin as well. You want to buy a sub-par damper when you can buy a quality one go ahead, again I don't care.
Pretty funny that you continue to toss out actual positive information for shitty info. Neither the PitBull nor Scotts is anywhere near as good as a Sprint, Matris, Hyperpro, Ohlins, etc.

Nicky66 · 11-21-2006, 9:28 PM

Geez, you're pretty angry for a guy in prison! But you have a great point with the AMA racers running the piston type damper. I think the important thing is that you get a damper... that isn't from the factory.

BDA116 · 11-21-2006, 9:32 PM

I love it when people think they can discern someone's emotions from their keyboard.
Like I said, I don't really care. I'm just sharing GOOD information.
Get whatever you want, and yes ANY damper is better than NO damper.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 9:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Has nothing to do with sponsorship, and the only ones "putting themselves out there" are those using and pushing the rotary crap.
Not ONE SINGLE factory road race team uses a rotary damper, especially not the Scotts rebadged Ohlins dirt bike damper. And it has NOTHING to do with sponsorship. Those guys will run whatever makes the bike safest.
The ONLY place you'll see a bunch of rotary crap is in club racing, where riders WILL use whatever they can get from a sponsor.
Why you continue to listen to those pushing a sub-par damper is beyond me.
But then again, I really don't care. It's your money. You want to waste it, go ahead. Your skin as well. You want to buy a sub-par damper when you can buy a quality one go ahead, again I don't care.
Pretty funny that you continue to toss out actual positive information for shitty info. Neither the PitBull nor Scotts is anywhere near as good as a Sprint, Matris, Hyperpro, Ohlins, etc.

I totally agree with you there BDA116........ I wish I could have all that and more.........but I wont be running pro in this lifetime...... My chance of that is gone..... so, I'm just trying to be "at a level" that will give me as much as I can do to follow what I can be. one step at the time......

I do appreciate your comment... Really

Hammer · 11-21-2006, 9:37 PM

Frenchie

Just agree with BDA that a piston style damper is superior so he will calm down, before he has a heart attack. Sometimes you got to admit you are wrong even though you feel you are not around elderly people.

FrenchieR6 · 11-21-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Frenchie

Just agree with BDA that a piston style damper is superior so he will calm down, before he has a heart attack. Sometimes you got to admit you are wrong even though you feel you are not around elderly people.

I agree with him that if I had alot more money, my ass would research alot more and probably would buy something different........ and my ass would have a crew, pit bitch, and an umbrella boy.

As muxh as I take every one's comment seriously, I always go with my guts/heart... that's what works for me

It's ok if people don't agree......... do you imagine agreeing with a French Girl........LMAO

kawboy69 · 11-22-2006, 10:38 PM

I have used both piston and rotary type When I bought mty 2002 R1 I bought ohlins under hard acceleration i would still get a lil head shake even crankinking the damper stiffer but once I sold the ohlins I bought a scotts rotary type and loved it, every bike I have owned since had been refitted with a scotts. JMO