Steering Dampener on a Kat

[Mr. Clean]

I came across this link awhile back and thought I would share it. It's a pretty good how-to.

http://www.geocities.com/wcarrothers/Katana.html

[Anonymous]

Cool link.........!

[The CyberPoet]

Interesting link, but something that a Kat (esp. late model kats) shouldn't need if running without damage & with good, balance tires... The long frame geometry and wheelbase makes it an inherently stable platform, and one that will dampen headshake when it does occur... So the question I have is -- why?

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[floxera]

... So the question I have is -- why?

Some forms of racing require them.

Lowering the frontend or raising the rearend will speed up turning but also makes the bike a little less stable. A steering damper would correct the instability.

[Spedee]

A good link though for any that want to do it.

[trinc]

... So the question I have is -- why?

Some forms of racing require them.

Lowering the frontend or raising the rearend will speed up turning but also makes the bike a little less stable. A steering damper would correct the instability.

right on point ! i lowered my front end and makes a huge difference in turn in speed - plus i regeared with sprockets so i drive out with more torque -i do feel the front end get light.
- this may be in my future ( although i'd like a scot system )

tim

[Sufyan]

Actually wcarrothers was a KP member. Havent seen him in ages though.

[WildKat]

sweet link...even if its not necessarily necessary...still would be nice to have, especially if regearing as previously mentioned.. thank you for the link 8)

[Special K]

Oh............it's a mandatory requirement for ECTA racing.

I just ordered one last week, but I'm planning on installing it ABOVE the fairing between the trees...........we'll see if my crazy idea works!

[floxera]

I wanna see pics when you got something going.