Steering Dampener Recommendation...'03 R6

madtrini · 02-09-2012, 10:35 AM

Hey guys, as the title says, looking for a decent steering dampener for my R6... Ive got about four on my radar so far.

GPR V1 ($445.95), GPR v4 ($445.95), Scotts Performance Dampener ($499.95), Ohlins Dampner ($615.95)

I will be attending a few trackdays, and I do daily ride this back every chance i get.

Anyone have any experience with these?

Senator · 02-09-2012, 10:41 AM

I had the GPR V1 on my 04 R6, and it made a huge difference. The R6's are known for bad headshake and tank slappers. I didn't have any problems, but some that haven't been serviced tend to leak I've heard.

I have a V4 on the new 06 trackbike and it seems just as smooth, just shorter and a few more adjustment levels.

madtrini · 02-09-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

I had the GPR V1 on my 04 R6, and it made a huge difference. The R6's are known for bad headshake and tank slappers. I didn't have any problems, but some that haven't been serviced tend to leak I've heard.

I have a V4 on the new 06 trackbike and it seems just as smooth, just shorter and a few more adjustment levels.

muchas gracias. i have had some bad situations so far because of it... im a new rider, so im pretty sure the reason i haven't put it down yet has been luck and not skill in those situations.

Patrick · 02-09-2012, 12:47 PM

Scotts.
We've had multiple GPR have to go back for warranty leak repairs over the years.
FWIW I can blow away any of that pricing. PM sent.

cuong-nutz · 02-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick

Scotts.
We've had multiple GPR have to go back for warranty leak repairs over the years.
FWIW I can blow away any of that pricing. PM sent.

He'll fix you up good!

Senator · 02-09-2012, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madtrini

muchas gracias. i have had some bad situations so far because of it... im a new rider, so im pretty sure the reason i haven't put it down yet has been luck and not skill in those situations.

Yeah, for R6's it's more than just poser points on the bike.

BTW I haven't had a Scott's, but alot of people do.

Sounds like Patrick can get you set-up though. Any one of them will help for sure.

madtrini · 02-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick

Scotts.
We've had multiple GPR have to go back for warranty leak repairs over the years.
FWIW I can blow away any of that pricing. PM sent.

got your pm before i saw this. thats a shame about the gpr... but im interested in both.

SilverBullet · 02-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by madtrini

got your pm before i saw this. thats a shame about the gpr... but im interested in both.

Never a good thing for warranty repairs but sometimes a mfg might have a specific model or limited production time frame that has issues. Happens to the best. More importantly is it a continued problem? From everybody I know with GPRs it is not.

Also GPR gives you your first rebuild service for free and does all subsequent out of warranty service for only $25.

Scott's wants $90-$120 for their out of warranty rebuild service.

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madtrini Recent Convert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 682 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): '03 Yamaha R6	Steering Dampener Recommendation...'03 R6 Hey guys, as the title says, looking for a decent steering dampener for my R6... Ive got about four on my radar so far. GPR V1 ($445.95), GPR v4 ($445.95), Scotts Performance Dampener ($499.95), Ohlins Dampner ($615.95) I will be attending a few trackdays, and I do daily ride this back every chance i get. Anyone have any experience with these?

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