Just curious. I haven't had my Scotts Dampener on my 10' bike since I bought it. I really can't even tell the difference that much, if anything I like it better without it. I know there will be a time when I might regret it, just wondering how everyone feels about theirs.
I worked on my clickers and air chamber height on my forks, and right now they are excellent, no bouncing off rocks. I'm going to start this season off without it, and see if I change my mind.
Zac,
The best example I can give you follows:
Running a steering damper vs not running a steering damper is the difference between:
1.Your front tire glancing off a rock and scooting your front wheel over a bit, but with the wheel still pointed in the desired direction
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2. Your front tire glancing off a rock and scooting your front wheel over a bit, but with the wheel now pointed in an undesired direction.
The damper is not just to eliminate headshake during deceleration.
It's all about control and predictability.
Good Riding and Healing to You!
Jim
I have a damper on my '08 YZ290F-WR and do not have one on the '03 YZ265-WR. Gee, I REALLY miss the damper on the 2-stroke! The damper just makes the bike take less energy to ride plus all the reasons givens above. I didn't belive the differnece until I had one. And I agree, you can't tell it's there until the end of the ride and you find that you are not as tired.
Think of your forks or shock without fluid. They bounce up and down with no damping or control. Now think of your handlebars bouncing side to side , the Scotts provides the damping that helps you maintain control. It can be dialed so there is almost no slow speed resistance but the high speed is always there to save your Butt.
Sounds like everyone is telling me to quit being an idiot and put my Scott's back on.
:)
I am pretty sure Josh Wesinfels one of the fastest riders in the state does not run one. Maybe your stabilizer is worn and need Lloyd to refresh it or maybe you didn't have it turned up enough.
Scott's will at some point save your hide - it has mine on more than one occassion! At higher speeds they keep your front from glancing when you hit that pine tree that jumped out in front of you or those babyhead rocks you have to runover for seems like miles. It just allows you to control the front of the bike better. Aiming your bike instead of fighting your bike. Also allows for a more relaxed feel in the bars/arms. I went without one for many years. When I installed one I immediately found out why everyone else was running them. And it was a race in Missouri where the babyhead's were the rule instead of the exception. Saved the day! I have two of them. One on the bike and one ready to go when it's time for a refresh. Now if I could just find me a spare shoulder all would be good in the world......