Joined Jun 2007
27 Posts | 0+
Canada
I think only the RSV factory comes with the Ohlins steering damper (Ohlins front/rear shocks as well).
Standard RSV comes with Ohlins front shocks only. You have to add on the damper and rear shock.
Standard RSV comes with Ohlins front shocks only. You have to add on the damper and rear shock.
Joined Jul 2007
523 Posts | 0+
Carlisle, Cumbria.
they were located in a really silly place behind the headlights, so it is impossible to adjust it as you ride. Its well worth investing in a rotary damper like the Scotts stabilisers or a sprint damper which are both mounted on the top so are easy to adjust. The ohlins damper the aprilia uses is a budget version.
whilst breaking both wrists in the process!!!, your roads must be smoother tham the ones round here.:thumbup
Joined Jul 2007
385 Posts | 0+
I think that all the RSV 98 to 03 models had steering dampers fitted as standard so unless you've removed it your mille has got steering damper hidden away in front of the headstock.
My KTM hasn't got a steering damper and its a real ***** when you hit a bump in the road at over a ton, good fun though:devious
Chris
Joined Jul 2007
523 Posts | 0+
Carlisle, Cumbria.
My steering damper really needs to be stiffer! I couldn't reach it when riding and then haven't been on it sine then. Bumpy a Roads and a stiff rear shock means it shakes its head all the time!
prolly just needs a service matey, or like I mentioned bling your self with a nice rotary one that sits in an accessible place.!
Joined Jul 2007
3K Posts | 1+
london
no mate roads aint smoother ,even when i'm pulling wheelies comes down heavy sometimes always pulls up straight coming out of bends flat out never a drama /ridges in the road front wheel air at hairy speeds it never lets go.. :thumbup
Joined Jul 2007
3K Posts | 1+
london
chris only the r's and factory came with dampers mate . mainly so people think ooooh i,ve got a ohlins damper ooooh look at me i've got ohlins i must be a good rider half of them aint and can't ride for sh#t.:eatcorn:eatcorn
