Not really tried it off road but certainly helps on road as I found out after the back end coming around when I hit some diesel. The damper helped me get it back in shape for sure plus stay on.
Try it fully turned off and see how you get on. Mine is a KTM one so it's easy to dial it off and on
Thanks Mike, mine has a brass screw on the top, along with a rubber bush / knob so will try winding it off And see if it makes a difference.
Sounds like a copy of the Scott's damper. With the fuel tank at the rear and really a big enduro bike there are alot who get a slight weave at higher speeds but it depends on tyres, suspension, bike setup and riding style of course.
Green laning low speed riding its probably not needed but its personal choice of course. Loaded up with bags etc on the highway it gives me a bit more peace of mind.
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Thanks Mike, will have a good look later and see if it has a make. Ive also got the extra fuel tank fitted, (https://www.radegarage.com/parts/ktm-690-auxiliary-tank/ ) so weight is more balanced, so less likely to need the damper.
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i read that they are particularly good when riding through rock gardens and really choppy stuff. They supposedly reduced tyre deflection. It sounds credible but I dont have the first hand experience to confirm
Sorry, but a total waste of money!
Old school steep steering angle used to make them flutter.
Modern stuff doesnt.
Paris Dakar type riders, big bikes, sand etc or circuit race stuff benefit from dampers.
Its trail riding!!!!
Money far better spent at a true enduro school, Yamaha off road being the best in my experience.
Sorry, but a total waste of money! Old school steep steering angle used to make them flutter. Modern stuff doesnt. Paris Dakar type riders, big bikes, sand etc or circuit race stuff benefit from dampers. Its trail riding!!!! Money far better spent at a true enduro school, Yamaha off road being the best in my experience.
Sorry but I disagree. Just had a cracking long ride to Chedder, no excessive vibration from the MT21 on the front, made the bike really behave under acceleration and braking.
Maybe not needed on small lightweights, but now its set up it has transformed the 690 on both the road and the trails.
