Steering Damper

What is this Steering Damper?

A Steering Damper or a Steering Stabilizer is used to keep the shape of the motorcycle stable. If the driving wheel collides with a ditch or something unstable or something unstable while traveling at a high speed, or if the wheel does not touch the ground properly when the wheel is placed on the ground after wheeling, the structure may move and become unstable, and the tank may become something like a slapper. A letter that shows the required shape and the motorcycle is in an accident. But this thing was prevented from happening through this steering damper.

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Simply put, this damper works like a pair of front forks on a motorcycle. Just as the fork pair absorbs and releases the pressure coming from the vertical, this damper absorbs and controls the pressure applied across the frame.

The operation is controlled by a hydraulic piston and lubricating oil, and the frame is connected to the piston by an aluminum piston and a white iron or titanium rod. The damper can be tightened or loosened by a small knob near the piston. If the maximum is pressed, the shape comes to a level where it can't even move, and for both, it is possible to adjust the adjustment of the steering damper at 18 levels or less to set it to the level that suits you.

Electronic steering dampers are mostly used these days and are directly connected to the motorcycle's ECU. It has the ability to automatically sense the tightness and looseness of the damper depending on the speed and riding mode of the motorcycle.

Types of steering dampers and motorcycles used

This damper is often located between the frame or near the triple clamp, and some motorcycles have it between the fork pair and the chassis. Suspension manufacturers like ‘Ohlins’, KYB, Showa and brands like GPR also carry names for steering dampers and many motorcycle manufacturers add ‘Ohlins’ and Showa steering dampers to the motorcycle as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) feature.

Nowadays, all Super Sport Motorcycles i.e., 600-800 and Super Bikes i.e., 1000 motorcycles are sent with steering damper installed from the factory. It is to increase the stability of the motorcycle and provide more safety to the rider. These 600 and 1000 sports and naked motorcycles are high speed motorcycles with more than 100 horsepower as well as short wheelbase motorcycles that are more prone to accidents. Because of this, steering dampers are used as a motorcycle accessory for old models that did not have steering dampers. Apart from this, Supermoto and Enduro motorcycles as well as Adventure motorcycles use this steering stabilizer.

Where to use a steering damper

Adding a steering damper adds some stiffness to the shape, but once you get used to handling the shape the right way, this isn't a problem. Also, after a certain period of time, the fork pair as well as the steering damper must be maintained, otherwise there is a possibility of errors. Other than that, there are almost no advantages but disadvantages.

Simply, this is all that can be noted about this Steering Damper or Steering Stabilizer. If something is unclear or you want to know something, fill the contact form