Steering Stabilizer?

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I'm wondering how many people are using a steering stabilizer on their Gas Gas.

I already have a Scotts, but I will have to buy the mounting hardware for the GG. Do you use it for the rocks and roots or to stop high speed head shake? I know the suspension setup is a big factor regarding head shake and deflection, but does the SS still seem to help even when your GG is well setup?

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Although my GG is by far the best handling bike I've ever had, I'll never own another bike without a Scotts.

I have it dialed in the way I like for both high and low speed, however its the high speed "saves" that immediately remind me what a great investment a steering damper is on any bike...excellent handling or not.
 
I agree with Barry.

I love the way the Gasgas handles and IMO, it is one of the best handling bikes out there. But, the Scotts is one safety item I wont ride without.

It does allow me to hit the rocky section with more speed and no fear.
 
I use the RTT stablizer with the remote switch. This is my first damper I have used. I do like it for high speed, for low speed technical stuff it is set on 1.
 
The question isn't- should you put a damper on a given dirtbike?
The question is- How fast can you save up, buy it and get it installed? :)

I've used GPR, MotoSportz and Scotts dampers since 2006. They're all good, but I prefer the Scotts as it's high speed & back to center valving works best IMO.

All dirtbikes should have a damper on them IMO.
 
I run a Scotts. No matter how good a bike handles and how stable it feels, you can not beat a dampener when you hit a log in the grass.

Dampeners for nervous bikes was invented by KTM dealers trying to hide their bad bike geometry and sell more product.

Also the other big thing people don't realize a dampener does, is the way it steers the rear of a bike. It controls the hinge between the handle bars and rear wheel (steer head stem).

The easiest way to make sense of this is to come out of a deep sandy rut, loft the front and where you point the front tyre, the rear wheel will follow much more quickly as their is resistance to the back crossing up.
 
A Gasgas with a Scott's on front and a trials tire on back is like cheating! And, if you ain't cheatin you ain't tryin :-)
 
I agree with all that say it's a good safety device that you may never know how it saved you but the main reason for me is what Keg was alluding to: The extra amount of steering precision it gives is huge. As a former racer and lover of tight trails I find I can hit my lines much more consistently with a damper especially as the day gets long in the saddle. I swore I would never ride with one as it would "hurt my preferences" but I bought a GasGas with one and loved it. Everyone who rides it off of their own bike cannot believe how they can put the wheels anywhere they want so they are good to have for any type of riding. In sum, it will help everywhere with the GG and it will seem like you are on rails if you use decent tires.

Eric
 
The Fastway Fit Version I is on its way so I can mount the good ole Scotts.

Never tried a trials tire or recluse, but I'm kind of old fashioned so I think I'll stick with knobbies and the standard clutch.
 
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