Steering damper service

[1300hayabusa]

I wouldn't advise anyone to get rid of their damper, but I'll still hold the opinion that we don't all ride in a way that demands them. When I'm forced to potter around at 70mph on good roads, on a bike as capable as the busa, I think there are a lot more necessary things required to keep me upright than a damper - losing 10 kilos, getting better upper body strength, riding within my limits, knowing the road surface and technical riding knowledge to name a few. Not all bikes have dampers.

When I waste your money buying a busa, you can call me an idiot. Until then, I work hard for my money and will waste it on what I like. Might even hit up Gruntmax for a damper. Grow up, there's more than one World view outside your suburb.

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Let me re cap on what some idiot said:
No insurance cause he and his bike are ALWAYS SAFE,
Most of us dont need a dampner!!!
He rides not more than 120km/ph!!!!
Am I nuts or did someone switch the common sense button off!!!!!!!
Ps:I lived and travelled around the globe so my opinion is out of the suburb you mentioned,have you ever left the blue mountains????????.

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Sensible thought, Rod, and well worth checking.

I don't have insurance - the bike is either under me riding to and from work, or parked in the secured basement car park at work or even more secure basement at home. When I fancy a year of wilder riding I get third party in case I hit a Porche or something. The bike is only worth 6-7000 at best.

Bikerboy:
What site is that from? That's the best explanation I've ever read.

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I took mine off 20,000km ago - (about 5 months), and it now lives on the shelf. Safe enough [u]depending on what type of riding you do.

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Why would someone remove a safety feature ???????