Hey guys, I picked up a 2010 zx6r used with only 600 miles. It needed some work, was in a wreck, did minor work to it (replaced fairings, shifter pedal, brake bracket, done.. Took it out for the first time this weekend and rode great.. However.. I keep changing the steering damper, clicking it all the way one way, all the way the other way, I don't notice any difference. Is it broken? Anything I should check for? I have never had one of these before so maybe it only works at super high speeds? Thank you!
the oem ones that came on the bikes, are known for not being that great from the factory. you can send them out to be revalved by Kyle racing. lots of info on this over at www.zx6r.com forum ski
I found that post I believe earlier when researching this first. The OEM one cant be THAT bad.. like makes ZERO difference at all.
from what i've hard Kawi specifically wanted a damper that did almost nothing so they couldn't be held responsible if it caused a wreck by someone over tightening on street. i paid 80 or 100$ and had Ken change the insides. still cheaper than a new one and it works great now!
the stock damper is 100% useless in its stock form.. send it off and get it revalved and its a 200% difference. Yes they are THAT bad but they give you a good option to send it off and get it revalved and spend $100
I noticed the same thing when I did test rides on the Kawis during bike week. They do absolutely nothing.
Useless is right I have an 09' ZX-10 and agree the stock damper valving does nothing. I had Ken at SB revalve mine and it makes a huge difference. I am riding at a medium pace in "I" and a lot of the front end jitters/shakes during quick turn transitions or hard acceleration have dissapeared after the revalve. If riding in "A" or a fast "I" pace I would assume the difference would be even more evident. Get it revalved, its worth it!!
Yep in the tightest setting you can still pull the piston. I sent mines to Ohlin's USA to be converted to a race damper. At full lock you wont be able to pull the piston. +100000000 for the manufacture of the stock damper. Approx $112 to convert.
