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ncarnall 09-13-2003, 03:04 PM I have a K3 and have been getting the odd twitch of the bars every now and then, but just lately I have had 2 full blown tank slappers and have only just been able to hold on and get on the gas to straighten it up. I have the stock damper which I have noticed that it seems very free. Any ideas? TLO03 09-13-2003, 04:22 PM one word scotts machman 09-13-2003, 05:01 PM There has been some discussion on the difference switching in a heavier oil into your dampner will do. Sounds logical, and much cheaper than Scott's... although if you've got the dough they are trick as sh!t. For my money, I'm trying heavier oil. CheckeredFlagMotorsp 09-13-2003, 05:31 PM TLO03 said: one word scotts I put these on every bike I get, in my opinion, this is one of the best mods (saftey) to do. It only takes one slapper to throw it down the street. Check the for sale forum, there is a guy in there with one for sale. SCOTTS http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif put one on. Kurrupt_1 09-13-2003, 06:02 PM http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/Scotts_Steering_Stabilizer_rs5123.jpg Jump1979man 09-14-2003, 10:34 AM Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is a slapper? I apparently don't know the lingo. bmoney 09-14-2003, 11:39 AM slapper = tank slapper = your front end violently "slaps" from full left to full right, basically out of your control. No use trying to arrest the forces with your arms, you will just transfer the energy into the rest of your bike unsettling things even more. I have always found that if I hang on (with everythink I've got) and stay smooth on the throttle (DON'T CHOP IT!!!) you can ride them out. A good steering damper should eliminate these......hopefully. cosworth 09-14-2003, 03:41 PM I've replaced the oil in my stock damper with excellent results. I have done it for Inferno and a number of others. I use 15 or 20w fork oil now. LBXR 09-15-2003, 01:07 AM bmoney said: slapper = tank slapper = your front end violently "slaps" from full left to full right, basically out of your control. No use trying to arrest the forces with your arms, you will just transfer the energy into the rest of your bike unsettling things even more. I have always found that if I hang on (with everythink I've got) and stay smooth on the throttle (DON'T CHOP IT!!!) you can ride them out. A good steering damper should eliminate these......hopefully. The really cool thing about a tank slapper is the pucks going into hibernation for the winter or at least until the next corner! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Adam Sean 09-16-2003, 03:27 AM I have a slapper recipe. Take 1 R1 Place front wheel in air Accel to 145 Lower front wheel to ground Better pump the front brakes if you survive the slap because the pucks have gone in to hide. This recipe worked on a never creashed, stock tires, olins steering damper R1. I do miss the fit and finish and brakes of the R1 but I don't miss the slap. I would sooner find God in a house of worship than on the road at 145 (as in oh God, oh God, oh God, pump brakes to move pucks back into position). soysauce021 09-16-2003, 05:00 AM where did you guys gets your scotts dampeners from? 1knerd 09-16-2003, 04:05 PM Harris makes a very nice top mount linear steering damper bracket (a la 916), I like mine alot, and tighten up the goldline damper on long straights, I don't like those slapper experiences at all. Steve 1234 09-17-2003, 03:32 AM Do a search on the board for changing the oil. Try that first and then get a afteramrket dampener if your not happy with it. Aftermarket = $$$$ Just keep the gas on and you will be fine | ||