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Funkmaxtor · 10-11-2009, 06:17 PM

So has anyone found or installed a steering damper on their 6R? I would like to put one on once the weather starts to get bad (since I won't be riding in snow!) Anything specific to look for?

FZ1inNH · 10-11-2009, 06:42 PM

I have yet to see one. Check with the guys over at GPR Stabilizer and see if they have any plans for one. I have this one on my FZ1 and really like how well it integrates with the bike.

GPR Stabilizer creates world class steering dampers for sportbikes, dirtbikes & ATVs, GPR Stabilizer

angelsneverlose · 10-12-2009, 07:19 AM

what do they do?

fstrthan_uthink · 10-12-2009, 07:31 AM

Essentially they help to prevent a tankslapper; especially if you land a wheelie with the front wheel crooked.

Steering damper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

stuna · 10-12-2009, 10:03 AM

at 3200 mi i see no need for one . now my drz400s , thats a diff story . it needs one . after i bought it in 02 , coming down a dirt road #$%^%^ i need a damper .so i put on a scotts . i thought i would put it on the 6r but i feel no need for it .
as it is desinged , as a beginner bike , i bet the steering angels help it NOT be a tankslapper

Funkmaxtor · 10-18-2009, 11:48 AM

I emailed GPR to see if they have plans to produce a stabilizer for the FZ6R. The reply I received seems that they are looking into the market. So hopefully there will be a stabilizer out there soon.

stuna · 10-20-2009, 03:04 PM

if its doing this

YouTube - [Motorcycle Accident]TT-Tankslapper-19sec

then you need one

**Heineken** · 10-28-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funkmaxtor

I emailed GPR to see if they have plans to produce a stabilizer for the FZ6R. The reply I received seems that they are looking into the market. So hopefully there will be a stabilizer out there soon.

"Looking into the market" sounds like a NO to me...

Detrich · 10-14-2011, 12:56 PM

there is a group buy on another site for the GPR right now. $365 shipped, which from what i've been told, is a great price. i don't like how it looks, but i guess it's a piece of safety equipment. so, i was consider getting it.

but, i need some help understanding how these work, exactly... ie, how does a steering damper prevent tank slapping? and, how does it affect day-to-day riding, if at all?

can someone with more knowledge about them do a short write-up to help educate how they work, and whether or not they are really needed?

thanks! =)

yfz6r · 10-16-2011, 10:16 AM

Personally, I don't see why this would be needed on our bike. Everything is new and solid. If you're putting a lot of force on the triple while turning, a problem may develop with time.

10-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	Steering Damper So has anyone found or installed a steering damper on their 6R? I would like to put one on once the weather starts to get bad (since I won't be riding in snow!) Anything specific to look for?

10-14-2011, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 636 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	there is a group buy on another site for the GPR right now. $365 shipped, which from what i've been told, is a great price. i don't like how it looks, but i guess it's a piece of safety equipment. so, i was consider getting it. but, i need some help understanding how these work, exactly... ie, how does a steering damper prevent tank slapping? and, how does it affect day-to-day riding, if at all? can someone with more knowledge about them do a short write-up to help educate how they work, and whether or not they are really needed? thanks! =) __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

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10-11-2009, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	I have yet to see one. Check with the guys over at GPR Stabilizer and see if they have any plans for one. I have this one on my FZ1 and really like how well it integrates with the bike. GPR Stabilizer creates world class steering dampers for sportbikes, dirtbikes & ATVs, GPR Stabilizer

10-12-2009, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
angelsneverlose Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 242 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	what do they do?

10-12-2009, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
fstrthan_uthink Member Bike: FZ6R '09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 54 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Essentially they help to prevent a tankslapper; especially if you land a wheelie with the front wheel crooked. Steering damper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

10-12-2009, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	at 3200 mi i see no need for one . now my drz400s , thats a diff story . it needs one . after i bought it in 02 , coming down a dirt road #$%^%^ i need a damper .so i put on a scotts . i thought i would put it on the 6r but i feel no need for it . as it is desinged , as a beginner bike , i bet the steering angels help it NOT be a tankslapper

10-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	I emailed GPR to see if they have plans to produce a stabilizer for the FZ6R. The reply I received seems that they are looking into the market. So hopefully there will be a stabilizer out there soon.

10-16-2011, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
yfz6r Senior Member Bike: FZ6r Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 389 Thanks: 3 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Personally, I don't see why this would be needed on our bike. Everything is new and solid. If you're putting a lot of force on the triple while turning, a problem may develop with time.

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