GEN I steer damper service

[big kev]

Hey guys are the GEN I damper a serviceable item ? If so has anyone done this if not I'm looking at having a go at it if it's able to be done

[adamski]

Hey guys are the GEN I damper a serviceable item ? If so has anyone done this if not I'm looking at having a go at it if it's able to be done

I replaced my one for $40,not worth screwing around with.

[big kev]

Hey guys are the GEN I damper a serviceable item ? If so has anyone done this if not I'm looking at having a go at it if it's able to be done

I replaced my one for $40,not worth screwing around with.

did you buy a new one for $40 or replace it with a 2nd hand unit ?

[adamski]

Hey guys are the GEN I damper a serviceable item ? If so has anyone done this if not I'm looking at having a go at it if it's able to be done

I replaced my one for $40,not worth screwing around with.

did you buy a new one for $40 or replace it with a 2nd hand unit ?

It was new and he had 4 of them.

[big kev]

Hey guys are the GEN I damper a serviceable item ? If so has anyone done this if not I'm looking at having a go at it if it's able to be done

I replaced my one for $40,not worth screwing around with.

did you buy a new one for $40 or replace it with a 2nd hand unit ?

It was new and he had 4 of them.

Sweet , I'm going to attempt it as I got some info that said it can be done

[Kendo]

Big Kev,
Yep, serviceable, depending on the problem. Did mine and it worked a treat thanks to the info from members here. These might help.

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

There's quite a few more threads on it also. The biggest variance seems to be in the oil weight people use, all down to personal feel and application.

[adamski]

I was tempted in doing this myself but after i saw the damage it made to a mates bike I decided that the cheap way out is not worth it.The job was done by a "guru"who is/was on this forum,it failed,not only was it a risk but the fluid splash it created was damaging enough to make an insurance claim.No responsibility was taken by the "guru" as he than said that it was not a serviceable item and not covered by his warranty although when my mate initially asked if it should be replaced the guru said it was a piece of piss to service..3 days later it failed,no responsibility taken,we do not recommend nor use his services anymore,a replacement/$40 purchase from fleebay was/is a cheaper piece of mind.just my 1c worth.

[Madmax]

I was tempted in doing this myself but after i saw the damage it made to a mates bike I decided that the cheap way out is not worth it.The job was done by a "guru"who is/was on this forum,it failed,not only was it a risk but the fluid splash it created was damaging enough to make an insurance claim.No responsibility was taken by the "guru" as he than said that it was not a serviceable item and not covered by his warranty although when my mate initially asked if it should be replaced the guru said it was a piece of piss to service..3 days later it failed,no responsibility taken,we do not recommend nor use his services anymore,a replacement/$40 purchase from fleebay was/is a cheaper piece of mind.just my 1c worth.

Adamski, I have not heard anything of the case you are quoting here. How did the standard damper fail and how on earth did the damage amount to an insurance claim?

[big kev]

Big Kev,
Yep, serviceable, depending on the problem. Did mine and it worked a treat thanks to the info from members here. These might help.

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

There's quite a few more threads on it also. The biggest variance seems to be in the oil weight people use, all down to personal feel and application.

yeah see i looked at those threads and the biggist problem is most people are varied of the Weight of the oils they use and i could not find a consistant where i knew exactly what oil to use so i posted this question up

but in saying that i have been made to feel like a MORON as it was suggested in another post by a member that did until now have respect for , so thanks to MAX for putting me on the right track with the OIL weights as well mate cheers

i feel some how that asking for help on here (when the SEARCH bar comes up with nothing and the posts by members doesnt give you the answers you are searching for on here) is the wrong thing to do , and now im also to blame for a member getting upset and asking to leave this forum ,

thanks guys to all that have helped me out im just a little upset about this now , i need a good strong cuppa concrete

cya

[CaptainRob]

For what it's worth, I did what was suggested: pumped it empty, filled it up again while submerged in an ice cream container of 20w. Done this a few times now - bit of fun, good results, and seems to work well for me.

[BikerBoy]

I was tempted in doing this myself but after i saw the damage it made to a mates bike I decided that the cheap way out is not worth it.The job was done by a "guru"who is/was on this forum,it failed,not only was it a risk but the fluid splash it created was damaging enough to make an insurance claim.

A steering damper failing and causing enough damage to warrant an insurance claim from "fluid splash"

......funny how it's always a "mates bike" hey.

[adamski]

Maybe if the "guru" is reading than he can chime in and explain,it was not my intention to start a shit fight nor is it appropriate for other members to try and start one either.I apologise for offering info,I can see why members here want to leave.

[BikerBoy]

Maybe if the "guru" is reading than he can chime in and explain,it was not my intention to start a shit fight nor is it appropriate for other members to try and start one either.I apologise for offering info,I can see why members here want to leave.

aint starting no shit fight, but reading the post makes it sound a bit far fetched on what happened....an insurance claim from fluid splash on a failing steering damper obviously sounds quite bazzar....so yeah I'm curious as to how it's possible.

.....and always "a mates bike" yeah I still mean that...not for a personal dig at you, but it's something I hear often......and it's usualy an R1 or a Ducati.

[Kendo]

Big Kev,
Yep, serviceable, depending on the problem. Did mine and it worked a treat thanks to the info from members here. These might help.

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

There's quite a few more threads on it also. The biggest variance seems to be in the oil weight people use, all down to personal feel and application.

yeah see i looked at those threads and the biggist problem is most people are varied of the Weight of the oils they use and i could not find a consistant where i knew exactly what oil to use so i posted this question up

but in saying that i have been made to feel like a MORON as it was suggested in another post by a member that did until now have respect for , so thanks to MAX for putting me on the right track with the OIL weights as well mate cheers

i feel some how that asking for help on here (when the SEARCH bar comes up with nothing and the posts by members doesnt give you the answers you are searching for on here) is the wrong thing to do , and now im also to blame for a member getting upset and asking to leave this forum ,

thanks guys to all that have helped me out im just a little upset about this now , i need a good strong cuppa concrete

cya

Kev,
Wasn't inferring you hadn't searched mate, just pointing toward the info I found most helpful, no offence meant.
BTW, I used 10 weight fork oil and am happy with the result.
A Technical Discusion forum would seem to me a correct place to ask questions, so no harm, no foul there I reckon.

[big kev]

Big Kev,
Yep, serviceable, depending on the problem. Did mine and it worked a treat thanks to the info from members here. These might help.

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...ing+damper

There's quite a few more threads on it also. The biggest variance seems to be in the oil weight people use, all down to personal feel and application.

yeah see i looked at those threads and the biggist problem is most people are varied of the Weight of the oils they use and i could not find a consistant where i knew exactly what oil to use so i posted this question up

but in saying that i have been made to feel like a MORON as it was suggested in another post by a member that did until now have respect for , so thanks to MAX for putting me on the right track with the OIL weights as well mate cheers

i feel some how that asking for help on here (when the SEARCH bar comes up with nothing and the posts by members doesnt give you the answers you are searching for on here) is the wrong thing to do , and now im also to blame for a member getting upset and asking to leave this forum ,

thanks guys to all that have helped me out im just a little upset about this now , i need a good strong cuppa concrete

cya

Kev,
Wasn't inferring you hadn't searched mate, just pointing toward the info I found most helpful, no offence meant.
BTW, I used 10 weight fork oil and am happy with the result.
A Technical Discusion forum would seem to me a correct place to ask questions, so no harm, no foul there I reckon.

Nah I know that mate I appreciate the time and efforts of all the members , it's not that easy to filter though all of it to find what you need sometimes