Rotary or not?

[ThAzKat]

I was browsing the web and found an article on Rotary steering dampners.
Interesting, could I get one for my bike, the pre98 or maybe mod one on.
I thought of moding on a GSXR dampner but not a rotary.

[stevnmd]

Why?

You could mount a rotary damper on a Kat, but you'd have to fabricate a custom bracket for it.

Why though? A Kat isn't prone to head shake so long as your bearings aren't shot.

Save your money or upgrade your suspension instead.

[Black_peter]

Yeah I would agree,
The GSXR needed it..
However if you want the look find a knackered one then gut it

[ThAzKat]

On stock Kat I would agree but if you mod the frontend and that mod changes the rake. Will that be more proun to shake at all

[Black_peter]

Well you have rake and trail..
Trail is going to head shke more than rake..
Think of a shopping cart wheel.. they have - trail.
Trail can be a function of rake.
Are you changing front ends?
The offset is what effects trail..

I think a standard liner dampner would be easier to fit..

[ThAzKat]

Yes, all the reason for the Kat-Busa.

I just wanted to ask and see everyones opinion. lol

[stevnmd]

Well, if you're going to buy a damper, I do recommend a Scotts rotary. Nicest thing about a rotary is that you can move it from bike to bike, with just buying a different mounting bracket.