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Author Topic: Steering Damper Re-valve  (Read 4906 times)

Old Son

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Steering Damper Re-valve
« on: October 13, 2008, 05:45:40 PM »

OEM dampers are crap and I never thought I would need to but, I need a re-valve. The steering shakes all over the place since I went down one tooth at the front and up one at the back........and I fitted my quick action throttle :shock: Where is the best place to get the re-valve done or should I save up and buy a new damper? The bike is only used on the road.
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2008, 11:31:29 PM »

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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2008, 06:55:47 AM »

Thanks Paul, just noticed previous posts and thought that was the best way to go :icon_thumleft:
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2008, 07:25:11 AM »

where are you based mate?

had mine done at Revs in west mids.. hes top susspension bloke, same price ish i think? mine was a favour.. much better :icon_thumright:
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2008, 09:45:29 AM »

What do K-tech do to it? If all they do is change the oil that that's an expensive service
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2008, 09:51:42 AM »

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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2008, 10:06:10 AM »

I can change the oil in a steering damper. It isn't difficult.
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2008, 10:31:22 AM »

no lads..

inside is a tiny brass valve . it looks like the thing you blow a football up with.
the standard one is cut short but the Race spec ohlins one is to a point. The chap gave me the old one and showed me the new one. He said changing the just the oil wont work, but it is now WSB and BSB spec.. 

not sure how much it costs but i did some work for him so mine was a freebie, and he set my forks and shock up.. :icon_thumright:
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2008, 11:49:13 AM »

Ah ok, that's what i was asking in the first place. A longer thinner taper would give you more adjustment
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2008, 01:11:51 PM »

yes mate.. click 18 almost locks it ! :shock:

must admit, nothing really happens till about click 10.. got mine on 13
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2008, 03:42:04 PM »

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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2008, 04:23:30 PM »

try revvs susspension. they have web site..

if anyone wants thiers done, ill give you my details and who to ask for.. he should give you a good price
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2008, 04:27:40 PM »

Yes please mate
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2008, 06:36:46 PM »

i can see why you would want this done, but i cant say i`v had any problems my self , but i do only ride on the track. Have you had your suspension sorted?
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Re: Steering Damper Re-valve
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2008, 07:42:21 PM »

Must admit I havent had a problem either :lol:
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