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Tcameron
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am looking for a steering stabilizer for my 2004 XB12R. I really want to get the one that Paul James has on his 04 XB12 (see the picture on page 5 of the Jan./Feb. 2005 issue of Fuell). Can anyone help me find this?
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Daves


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll find out for you.
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Ingemar
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does someone has that picture scanned? I'm interested to see what it looks like ...
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Daves


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is from Hyperpro and retails for 399.00

I can also get the Storz ones for 319.95
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Stealthxb


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The coolest bikes at the IMS show had dampers on top .
Like this:

damper

Any chance someone is or will manufacture something like this for the XB's?
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Hkwan
Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very bad reviews on the Hyperpro products from other bike forums - mainly leakage and decline in damping. Also, their customer support isn't quite up to par as well.

The price of the Hyperpro is pretty much the same (migth even be higher than) of the Ohlins. Between the two, I would go Ohlins any day of the week.
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M1combat


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 05:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The coolest bikes at the IMS had no damper or an electronicly adjusted steering damper...
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Stealthxb


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool is relative...
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Odie


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have any cool relatives..........


...well, except for my brother-in-law-drinkin' buddy!
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Stealthxb


Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 05:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Xbolt12
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 01:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My hyperpro has no such problems. Also that is what Kosco is using in Formula Extreme. Maybe that was older units without the piggyback design?

xbolt12
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Tcameron
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 12:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dave thanks for your help. Now I just need to come up with a bracket that will allow me to mount it below the fairing like Paul James has his. I really like the way that looks!
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Ben_jamminvfcc


Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 02:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd prefer a rotary damper myself.
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Tcameron
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Ben, what do you mean?
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Ingemar
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 02:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How about this Tcameron?
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12bolt


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 02:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ingemar, Are your stripes painted or decals? If Decals where did you get them?
James
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Ingemar
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 06:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Painted.
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Tcameron
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Ingemar I found that photo of Paul James for you. If you go to sliderphoto.com and click on "find rider", enter 247 then go to the second to last site listed which is private track time July 28, 2004 and the picture is #347866. There are a ton of pictures on this website that show Paul James and his Buell Firebolt.
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Ingemar
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 03:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks! I can't see it very clearly, but isn't that the same one I have, mounted under the steering head?
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Tcameron
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, that is the same! Thanks Ingemar! That is exactly what I have been looking for. I just now was able to look at the picture you posted. Where did you get the stabilizer setup you have and who makes it?
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Ingemar
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 02:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's from LSL. Read here to learn about how it installed. I got it from Trojan but several Badweb sponsors have them.
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Tcameron
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I could not open the link to your website. I'll try again later. I really appreciate your help on this. I'm sure that stabilizer made a big difference.
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Ingemar
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I click on it and it opens. Or try http://www.buelltiful.com/content/view/13/45/ . The same thing but without formatting. Just contact one of the supoorting vendors for a quote etc.

I just read your profile and I understand that your front is shaking? How bad is it? If it's so bad that you need a steering damper to lessen it there is something wrong with your bike. Even without a damper it shouldn't be shaking. Maybe you should look into setting up the suspension a little differently, check your steering head bearings or tire profiles.
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Tcameron
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 12:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When I first encountered the shaking I was on the highway in a fairly large sweeping right turn going around 95 mph and the road had a step in it where they recently repaved it. As I went over the "step" the front end started to shake badly (tank slap) and I had to instantly let off the throttle. I know that was not normal. I have gone much faster on my Ducati and that has never happened. I figured the Ohlins steering dampener made a big difference so I thought I would put one on the Buell. I love my Buell and I know it is a great bike. Maybe the tires are the problem (like you mentioned). I have 4,000 miles on the stock Dunlop 207's and I'm sure they are due for replacement. I'm taking the bike in for service tomorrow so we'll see what they say.

I still want to put the steering dampener on my bike. I ride pretty hard and I feel that little bit of extra support will help!!!
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Ingemar
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 07:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

From your profile I asumed you had a constant headshake.

Put on the damper before its too late.
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Trojan


Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We have those dampers in stock (blatant plug over!): )
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