Looking for Scott's Steering Stabilizers on the net .
Where can I buy one in good price ?
Where can I buy one in good price ?
opher
www.kneedraggers.com
Has them with mounting hardware for $400.00.
That seems to be a pretty good price to me. Maybe someone else knows of a better deal. If you are in Israel, I don't know if it would be cheaper to get them from the UK or something.
Has them with mounting hardware for $400.00.
That seems to be a pretty good price to me. Maybe someone else knows of a better deal. If you are in Israel, I don't know if it would be cheaper to get them from the UK or something.
For $400 I'd pick up the Ohlins damper from Dan Kyle. Considering the Ohlins is much more than $400. :thumbup
thnx for the links
he guys thanks for the links
i know that ohlins is beter
but i think that scott looks great . and also will do the job for me. :thumbup
he guys thanks for the links
i know that ohlins is beter
but i think that scott looks great . and also will do the job for me. :thumbup
Re: Re: thnx for the links
young-
hey thanks for that post on the other thread, I appreciate it:thumbup
You know I've been reading all this scotts vs. ohlins crap for a while now. Alot of people have had alot of things to say and even some people's reputations have been questioned regarding this crap. IMHO, I don't think there's enough difference in the two systems to determine which one is 100% best for all applications. Some very reputable people have stated that for hard-core, racing, ultra-extreme riding the Ohlins is best. For me I think the Scotts would be more than sufficient for street + occasional track use. Yes Scotts is an Ohlins product, and yes I believe a Scotts would stop a slapper and provide more solid handling just as well as an Ohlins, but that's just me. For people that ride hard enough to require 1mm< clearances I suppose an Ohlins is best. I think I've read too much on this issue, starting to give me a headache, I'm considering a bungee cord. :thumbup
Holy shit here we go again:machineguyoung said:
young-
hey thanks for that post on the other thread, I appreciate it:thumbup
You know I've been reading all this scotts vs. ohlins crap for a while now. Alot of people have had alot of things to say and even some people's reputations have been questioned regarding this crap. IMHO, I don't think there's enough difference in the two systems to determine which one is 100% best for all applications. Some very reputable people have stated that for hard-core, racing, ultra-extreme riding the Ohlins is best. For me I think the Scotts would be more than sufficient for street + occasional track use. Yes Scotts is an Ohlins product, and yes I believe a Scotts would stop a slapper and provide more solid handling just as well as an Ohlins, but that's just me. For people that ride hard enough to require 1mm< clearances I suppose an Ohlins is best. I think I've read too much on this issue, starting to give me a headache, I'm considering a bungee cord. :thumbup
As I only street ride and dont do any crazy twisties or anything...would getting a damper really benefit me? Should I just get something basic or is it worth the money to spend the $400 and get a scotts or more and get the Ohlins?
Figured I would post whore and ask the question here while this thread is busy....
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Figured I would post whore and ask the question here while this thread is busy....
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Re: Re: Re: thnx for the links
I guess I just think that some people will come on here and preach a certain brand without ever having tried the others when in reality you'd probably never even know the difference except visually. Like I said sorry for stirring that pot again. I think that most of us would be happy with any of the higher quality aftermarket parts out there in terms of performance.
Yeah sorry about that. I'm not trying to start stuff, I just honestly don't believe that most of us (myself included) could really tell the difference in performance in most aftermarket parts. It all boils down to opinion and your own personal style anyway. So I say get what you want, and what suits you whether your thinking about Ohlins or Scotts, or any of the other dampers out there, unless anyone knows for sure what is complete crap.Goose said:
I guess I just think that some people will come on here and preach a certain brand without ever having tried the others when in reality you'd probably never even know the difference except visually. Like I said sorry for stirring that pot again. I think that most of us would be happy with any of the higher quality aftermarket parts out there in terms of performance.
no apologies
No worries, it's a legitimate question that still hasn't been really answered. Actually I think you said it best, if they could "sneak" a damper on a bike without you knowing which brand it was, I agree, most of us probably couldn't tell and would just be glad we had one on there. I think the only dampers labelled as total crap were (and I'm guessing again) the Daytona ones. Other than that I think any damper is better than none. I've been riding without one for several years now and from everything I've read and heard, putting just about any damper on your bike will make a world of difference. As far as the benefits of having one if you don't normally ride very hard, I think there are still lots of practical uses and justifications for having one. I think it will be easier to control the bike during a panic stop if it's more stable due to the damper. I think you're less likely to lose control if you hit a "bump" in a curve, and/or your recovery time will be quicker. Also if you like to do wheelies I think a damper could benefit you by keeping that front wheel steadier on a landing..err. hard landing. I'm looking at the Scotts since it seems to be more user-friendly. It's right there up top with the big honkin' knob for easier on the fly adjustment (if needed?). I also like the fact that you can shut it off completely for when you have to scoot your bike around the garage. I don't think it's too pretty but then again I don't think having that big-ass tube going across the tank is pretty either, but it's all about function right? Of course to each their own, but there's been many a time I could have benefited from a damper, so my advice to myself and everyone that has an R1 is just to get one. The Scotts is a good quality, simple to use solution in my book.
No worries, it's a legitimate question that still hasn't been really answered. Actually I think you said it best, if they could "sneak" a damper on a bike without you knowing which brand it was, I agree, most of us probably couldn't tell and would just be glad we had one on there. I think the only dampers labelled as total crap were (and I'm guessing again) the Daytona ones. Other than that I think any damper is better than none. I've been riding without one for several years now and from everything I've read and heard, putting just about any damper on your bike will make a world of difference. As far as the benefits of having one if you don't normally ride very hard, I think there are still lots of practical uses and justifications for having one. I think it will be easier to control the bike during a panic stop if it's more stable due to the damper. I think you're less likely to lose control if you hit a "bump" in a curve, and/or your recovery time will be quicker. Also if you like to do wheelies I think a damper could benefit you by keeping that front wheel steadier on a landing..err. hard landing. I'm looking at the Scotts since it seems to be more user-friendly. It's right there up top with the big honkin' knob for easier on the fly adjustment (if needed?). I also like the fact that you can shut it off completely for when you have to scoot your bike around the garage. I don't think it's too pretty but then again I don't think having that big-ass tube going across the tank is pretty either, but it's all about function right? Of course to each their own, but there's been many a time I could have benefited from a damper, so my advice to myself and everyone that has an R1 is just to get one. The Scotts is a good quality, simple to use solution in my book.
Ross,
You're welcome. I'm no expert I'm just going on what I've been able to gather so far. That thread was amusing though I feel bad for Dan. Maybe someone else can comment on this but I've heard that it doesn't take longer than 5-15 minutes to mount one, and if you have a hard time either the place you bought it from or someone on here could walk you through it. I think you might be better off waiting a little regardless, let's see if prices come down a bit during the winter months.
You're welcome. I'm no expert I'm just going on what I've been able to gather so far. That thread was amusing though I feel bad for Dan. Maybe someone else can comment on this but I've heard that it doesn't take longer than 5-15 minutes to mount one, and if you have a hard time either the place you bought it from or someone on here could walk you through it. I think you might be better off waiting a little regardless, let's see if prices come down a bit during the winter months.
You are right the install is very quick unless the mounting hardware doesn't fit quite right. I had to file mine for a while before it fit. But I can take the whole thing off and have it back on in about 15 minutes now.Goose said:
One nice thing I want to point out about the Scotts is that the damper itself is pretty much universal. In other words you can take it off of one bike and put it on another as long as you have the correct mounting hardware which you can buy seperately. There may be some other slight modifications that you need to do (I think Winders pointed out to me that the arm is different between for the 01 R1 and 02. But you can replace that too without having to buy a whole new set up. So when I get rid of this R1 I'll keep my damper and buy new mounting hardware for my new one.
I have been seaching the net and many forums for the past 2 months. Parts411.com has them for the best price. 374.00. Mounting and hardware included. Get it there unless U find a hookup to beet that price.
And if U find a better deal I want in too.
And if U find a better deal I want in too.
Call Mike at tobefast.com he will meet or beat any price on anything you need.... 606-432-1556 or 606-437-7650....
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