Alternative to Ohlin's Steering Damper?
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A used Ohlins damper
Seems to be about the same price as Ohlins but that's to be expected for a quality product. I have seen some K-Techs on other panigales and they looked amazing : )
I have the bitubo (as well as front internals and complete shock) on my track bike and i like it a lot!
Only downside: the availability of parts is a real pita. It has become so problematic, my dealer (who used to be an exclusive bitubo dealer) stopped working with bitubo.
If I were you, get an Ohlins. Peace of mind is also worth something.
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I can fully understand the tangible benefits of quality forks and shock, and have paid a few thousand £'s over the years to improve or replace these on my last 5 bikes.
I can not understand though, how a steering damper which is basically a hole with a tapered needle, however accurately machined it may be, can cost £400. I am mainly a street rider, and appreciate how if you are racing at 10/10ths, you may tell the difference in a quality STEERING DAMPER. I sure cant. The £30 adjustable one from Ebay does the job just fine. BTW 255mm travel on the damper allowed full travel, I was concerned about that.
I can not understand though, how a steering damper which is basically a hole with a tapered needle, however accurately machined it may be, can cost £400. I am mainly a street rider, and appreciate how if you are racing at 10/10ths, you may tell the difference in a quality STEERING DAMPER. I sure cant. The £30 adjustable one from Ebay does the job just fine. BTW 255mm travel on the damper allowed full travel, I was concerned about that.
LOL don’t apologize to me, I’m just being a .... as usual. All good
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