rambodog Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 http://m.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Damper-with-Mounting-Bracket-For-YAMAHA-MT-09-Tracer-2015-/111737983080?nav=SEARCH I came across this on ebay and haven't seen any mention of it yet on the forum. Anyone seen it before or have one? The bracket looks pretty cool especially if you can swap the damper out for a GPS or Scotts. The generic one looks similar to the Scotts, I wonder if it's a copy...Anyone have an opinion on this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 wow, thats an amazing price for a steering damper. I have seen someone else had a chinese damper but it was a different design. Buy one and let us know how it works! 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member lhancock Posted January 8, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 8, 2016 I've seen it mentioned on the mt09 Facebook group. People said they were very happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 is it this model? I saw another one with a piston looking thingie that could have been on either forum.... 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucadit Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 i bought a similar one (with a central knob to control damping) for about 90USD but only the damper. the damper performs very well up to now (~4k kms mostly short trip and lane filtering...), on long trips on highway, just need to increase damping to get a more relax ride. No impact related to temp (driving now with ~3degree celsius, all fine) driven it in rain but propably my trial period is to short. i would advise to buy the adapter with it (it took me about 1,5 days to make and install one on my bike (also because i did not have all the tools to install everything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Lucadit, have you used any of the expensive ones to compare with this? It seems like a fairly simple concept, i coildnt figure out why they cost so much and if it was worth it. 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucadit Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 @docsimple: this is my first bike with a steer damper so i would not be able to compare against any steer damper from experience. the bike certainly needs one. (all other bikes i owned/rode were fine as they were) indeed, the concept seems simple so if the damper has lesser quality compared to the more expensive ones, i would expect it to either be - damping itself shows different behaviour - manufacturing differences between samples - sealing issues - sensible to corrosion - or alikes... because of the control knob that controls damping force, manufacturing diffs related to damping itself are not really an issue. leaves the sealing/corrosion etc. The damping itself, if you really pay attention, there is a very minor lag in damping kicking in when turning the steer. while driving the bike, i do not notice this ( the FJ became for more stable). Could be the oil used in the damper but since its fine as delivered, i did not change oil. (this would be in 2y from now to evaluate that one) Anyway, for 90USD and 1,5 day of amateur at work , i thought to give it a try and am happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 thanks! I'll probably check one of these out down the line 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted January 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looks like a direct knock off of the Scott's damper with a unique mount. I do like how it appears you won't need to remove the handle bar mounts. It is not easy to get at the nuts and not roll the edges as well. 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabefzr6 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I looked closely at the bracket and it seems to me that it will only work with the handlebar in the rearward position. I prefer the forward setting so I passed this by. If someone tries this damper will you please confirm my assessment? 2008 Street Triple G 2015 FJ-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonigard Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 .aliexpress.com/store/product/For-YAMAHA-MT-09-Tracer-2015-2015-New-Arrival-Motorcycle-Steering-Damper-with-Mounting-Kit/1906221_32445563258.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buz11 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I got one of these to reduce steering oscillation that can happen at passing speeds. The stabilizer makes oscillation less likely to begin with normal riding, but doesn't reduce oscillation I've begun intentionally with a short press to one side of handlebar. Didn't come with instructions but easy to install with security Torx T50 bit from Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 17, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted September 17, 2017 I got one of these to reduce steering oscillation that can happen at passing speeds. The stabilizer makes oscillation less likely to begin with normal riding, but doesn't reduce oscillationI cant help but think that if the suspension is adjusted, you wont need a device like this. I use a Scotts and GPR on dirt bikes, but I am constantly hitting tree roots and rocks. When I first bought my bike, I noticed the light feeling front end at interstate or passing speeds, after tweaking the suspension I have never noticed it again. I just got back from a week long road trip, part of it was through the barren wastes of central Nevada, MANY opportunities to bring her up into triple digits and no head shake at all. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kernowjim Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 it will be S*H*I*T. Why would you chance ANYTHING with your STEERING? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 it will be S*H*I*T. Don't beat around the bush, kernow: say what you mean. Riding a fully-farkled 2019 MT-09 Tracer 900 GT from my bayside home in South East Queensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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