Scotts stabalizer

[Cberg]

Just installed a Scotts damper on my 2011 Nambo and got out on 2 rides over the weekend. I have to say WOW !! This is definetely one of the best bolt on pieces I have ever put on a bike. I had never tried one before and will never own a bike without one again. AWESOME !!!!

Cheers.

 

[andoman]

That's what most people say.
The real wow comes after you really get used to it and then jump on a bike without one. It'll scare you and you'll then truly wonder how you ever rode a bike without one.

 

[Simmo737]

It saves me once a ride I reckon!

 

[swazi_matt]

Out of curiosity what settings are you guys using?

 

[GMP]

I run the low speed out 8 to 12 clicks, and have the high speed sensitivity set at 1 turn out (.5 turn more sensitive, 1.5 is stock). This gives minimal resistance until you hit something that deflects the wheel, then it comes on hard. This is what will save you, and why I would only run the Scotts or the Fastway(same operation). If I'm riding in sand at medium to high speeds I'll crank up the low speed to 4 - 6 clicks out, but turn it back down when back in the woods.

 

[Simmo737]

I run the low speed out 8 to 12 clicks, and have the high speed sensitivity set at 1 turn out (.5 turn more sensitive, 1.5 is stock). This gives minimal resistance until you hit something that deflects the wheel, then it comes on hard. This is what will save you, and why I would only run the Scotts or the Fastway(same operation). If I'm riding in sand at medium to high speeds I'll crank up the low speed to 4 - 6 clicks out, but turn it back down when back in the woods.

I'm the same high speed with the stock sweep settings, I don't use much low speed, 4 clicks from all the way out, if you have it all the way out it gets notchy, if I'm doing a very open ride or going on a graded road I'll wind in another whole turn as its great for powerslides and low hand turning

I don't do much sand riding.

 

[swazi_matt]

Thanks. I have been riding my bike for the past 2 years without it and have honestly felt I did not need it like I did on my previous bikes. Just fitted it now for the high speed damping and have the ls at just about all the way out. HS is standard I think so may adjust that

 

[GMP]

On the '07 and prior I would activate the high speed "safety net" on a regular basis, which was not a big deal and the norm. On the '12 I have yet to notice, as it seems to have a lot more inherent stability, but I'm sure it will save me eventually.

The low speed comes in handy here during a run where they send you down a sand road with deep ruts from trucks. This just sucks without a damper as the bike is hard to manage and you have to stay on the gas and over the rear fender. The big knob makes for quick and easy on the fly adjustments.

 

[Nick]

I run stockmsettings with low speed as low as it will go. I dont want to know its there until i hit something. I think that i would ride without a helmet before i would ride without a Scotts on my bike.

 

[Cberg]

Mine is stiil set on the stock settings. I don't want to start changing until I get some more seat time with it, also the rides I was on with it never had the long hill climbs with big jagged rocks like most of the area's I ride. It did work great though and I felt way faster riding through the roots and over big log crossings. Never felt any arm pump or fatigue at all !!

 

[StuJohnson]

I love my Scotts Steering Damper. It has saved me several times.

Recently came across the Ohlins SD2.1 steering damper - used but the guys is selling for $250 vs normal price of $700. Very nice looking damper. But when trying to find out if it will fit a 2012 300, I am having no luck finding any info for it. One would think Ohlins makes a mount for our newer GG's......

Any input or advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[Fred1956]

I love my Scotts Steering Damper. It has saved me several times.

Recently came across the Ohlins SD2.1 steering damper - used but the guys is selling for $250 vs normal price of $700. Very nice looking damper. But when trying to find out if it will fit a 2012 300, I am having no luck finding any info for it. One would think Ohlins makes a mount for our newer GG's......

Any input or advice would be great.

Thanks

What bike is the Ohlins from?
From my Ohlins rep........These dampers can be moved but it is not very cheap. The race retails for around $250.00 and the nut for the steering stem is around $100.00 as well. For him to change bikes would be a little pricey. It may be better for him to buy a new damper so he can get the warranty. He could save a few bucks but in the end it may not be worth it.

 

[StuJohnson]

Thanks for the information.
Wow - that is not cheap.
I would be willing to pay the 100 for the nut, I guess.....

As for the race I may have to come up with something different...

Now how do I get in contact with your rep or buy from you?
Thanks

 

[Fred1956]

Rep is Ohlins USA I'm in NW Ark 479-787-7693 Good luck

 

[StuJohnson]

Well darn I was so hoping to some how get around this but afraid it wont work without some true modifications....

Does any other GG Owners have the Ohlins SD2.1 installed?

 

[onegreyghost]

ohlins 2.1

I have one on my 2010 sixdays but not on my 2011 nambi because the nambi has an adjustable rake for the front end that will not allow the 2.1 to work. I really dont notice most of the stuff we ride is tight tuff single track not high speed

 

[andoman]

What Sweep Setting?

I run the low speed out 8 to 12 clicks, and have the high speed sensitivity set at 1 turn out (.5 turn more sensitive, 1.5 is stock). This gives minimal resistance until you hit something that deflects the wheel, then it comes on hard. This is what will save you, and why I would only run the Scotts or the Fastway(same operation). If I'm riding in sand at medium to high speeds I'll crank up the low speed to 4 - 6 clicks out, but turn it back down when back in the woods.

GMP, I used your high speed setting and like it a LOT. Out of curiosity, what sweep setting do you use in the woods?
Thanks!

 

[GMP]

I use the full sweep, because you sometimes hit stuff while not pointed straight. Also, it does not bother me with the low speed turned way down.

On the '12, the damper does not go active on the high speed ckt anywhere near as much as the older bikes. In fact I can't remember when it happened last.