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    Steering stabilizer options

    There are a couple options for steering stabilizers for my 05 600rr none of which are Ohlins, therefore I can't choose! Here are couple options I found that are on the cheaper side.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...31d680&vxp=mtr

    http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/...RA&Click=35177

    Anyone have a bad experience with either of these?
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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    GPR's are good for sure but shop around cause $390 for a used one seems kind of high.
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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    For sure NOT the PSR.

    The GPR is a good piece, but if you want Ohlins then here is the item you want

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scotts-Steer...551209&vxp=mtr

    Ohlins owns Scotts.

    If this is my choice, the choice is easy - get the Scott's one.

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    PSR crap? It looks cheap, thats for sure.... I did not know Ohlins owned Scotts. I am bidding on that one you posted from ebay! Are there any major differences for dampers between the cheap ones and the better quality ones? I have no idea what is inside these more compact ones.
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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    Love my scotts. Bonus is, if you sell the bike, you can remove the damper and only buy a new mount kit to fit your new bike. The damper itself is universal fit.

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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    Quote Originally Posted by Redline View Post
    PSR crap? It looks cheap, thats for sure.... I did not know Ohlins owned Scotts. I am bidding on that one you posted from ebay! Are there any major differences for dampers between the cheap ones and the better quality ones? I have no idea what is inside these more compact ones.
    I'm not fond of the PSR stuff at all. I don't care for their business practices or their products. It's a personal opinion, and probably worth every penny you paid for it.

    Rotary dampers all work about the same way, so the difference is in how well it's designed and how well it's made. In the case of the Scotts and the GPR products, their design and manufacturing operations are both very good. Beyond that there is good customer support from both companies. Parts are available and you can send them back to the MFG or have a local service operation rebuild it for you when the time comes. Remember, these things have oil in them and that oil wears out over time. They also have seals in them, and sometimes those seals fail (like a fork seal over time). Both GPR and Scotts are going to support their products well into the future.

    Another brand I would recommend is Pit Bull, but it doesn't look like they have a fitment for the 600RR



    Best of luck to you!

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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    Thank you very much Rybo! Very helpful. I hope I can get that Scotts one for a good price! Ready to hit the track!!
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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    oh sweet! Now I just need to make sure I can still get the mounting kit and maybe a rebuild kit as well for it??
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    Re: Steering stabilizer options

    Quote Originally Posted by Redline View Post
    oh sweet! Now I just need to make sure I can still get the mounting kit and maybe a rebuild kit as well for it??

    For sure the mount is available from Scott's - they cost about $150 for most bikes

    JPL is a reputable person and doesn't sell junk. I'm reasonably certain that the damper he's selling will not require a rebuild at this time.

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