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Apparently, this question has been going on for quite a while in this forum, but, judging from previous threads, it still seems like a dilemma as to whether it makes sense to install a steering damper on a 98 CBR900RR, or not.
From one side, the majority of bloggers seem to agree that a steering damper is becoming more of an integral part of a motorcycle's chassis guaranteeing more stability, and safety.
On the other side, few devil advocates argue that a steering damper is installed only to counter-react against faults already apparent in a motorcycle's chassis, be that damaged suspensions, inappropriate damping settings, or any other mischiefs. Moreover on this opinion, if the chassis is revamped to perfection, you do not need a steering damper.
The reason as to why I am in pursuit of further opinions is that I am a firm believer that the CBR900rr is amongst the easiest bikes to steer no matter what speed or lean angle you are going at. Hence, I am concerned that installing a steering damper might hamper one of the most outstanding qualities of a 900rr, its steering.
However, while having my suspension settings leaning towards the standard and having the chassis in tip-top condition, I still encounter 'funny' situations that keep me staying up all night contemplating as to whether I should buy a steering damper. To cut it short, such situations include getting a feeling that the front end is not accurately mounted on the tarmac under heavy acceleration, and a heavy shaking of the bar experienced once at a speed of 260 km/h (162.5 miles/h) while encountering a sudden descent on the road.
I have researched the dampers in the market and the top notch ones are filthy expensive. Anyways, would a $180 Targa Daytona steering damper cut a deal, or would I be wasting my money?
From one side, the majority of bloggers seem to agree that a steering damper is becoming more of an integral part of a motorcycle's chassis guaranteeing more stability, and safety.
On the other side, few devil advocates argue that a steering damper is installed only to counter-react against faults already apparent in a motorcycle's chassis, be that damaged suspensions, inappropriate damping settings, or any other mischiefs. Moreover on this opinion, if the chassis is revamped to perfection, you do not need a steering damper.
The reason as to why I am in pursuit of further opinions is that I am a firm believer that the CBR900rr is amongst the easiest bikes to steer no matter what speed or lean angle you are going at. Hence, I am concerned that installing a steering damper might hamper one of the most outstanding qualities of a 900rr, its steering.
However, while having my suspension settings leaning towards the standard and having the chassis in tip-top condition, I still encounter 'funny' situations that keep me staying up all night contemplating as to whether I should buy a steering damper. To cut it short, such situations include getting a feeling that the front end is not accurately mounted on the tarmac under heavy acceleration, and a heavy shaking of the bar experienced once at a speed of 260 km/h (162.5 miles/h) while encountering a sudden descent on the road.
I have researched the dampers in the market and the top notch ones are filthy expensive. Anyways, would a $180 Targa Daytona steering damper cut a deal, or would I be wasting my money?