Who's using a steering damper on their GG?

[Krieg]

Haven't ridden my new XC 300 long enough to know if I need a damper? What do other riders think about using a damper on the newer GasGas models?

[Rick]

I am using a WER on my EC200. i did notice a difference right away....seems to slow everything down in the rocky stuff.

I'm sure most are using a Scott, GPR or Motoz.

[wence]

I am using a Scotts and only have it for high speed deflections.Seems to work well and has saved me at least once for sure.
Cheers Mark

[stainlesscycle]

i used to use scotts, switched to wer (cleaned up the cockpit). the scotts was nicer, but it was too tempting to play with it, so i switched.. you only feel it at first, then you get used to it. then you really really feel it if it stops working......

[eff]

Originally Posted by wence

I am using a Scotts and only have it for high speed deflections.Seems to work well and has saved me at least once for sure.
Cheers Mark

Same here

[skid jackson]

they say if your suspension is set up right you don't need them.i have ridden with and without them and would agree with that. that said at my age, 48 I think wence's approach is not a bad idea, a little safety can go a long way. i did not use one on my 300 or 144 but have thought about getting one. I had a wer on my drz. I still have my wer its sitting on the bench

[AZRickD]

I was tempted not to put one on the '05. However, on high speed sand washes with a hidden boulder... worth it's weight in Scotts gold.

[GasGasDreamer]

Originally Posted by skid jackson

they say if your suspension is set up right you don't need them.

suspension doesnt do much when you hit something that rips the bars out of your hands. i set mine as other have stated, for hi speed circuit only. some riders adjust the settings for sand, etc. but i have an under bar mount and pad so access is limited but the bar pad will be what i'm hitting in a crash, not a metal stabilizer---ouch.

[nambo-trev]

hey guys im having problems with the pin clamp on my gpr install, i found my crf450x gpr went on alot smoother. im not sure if the clamp is too big for the head tube or im missing something?i try to tighten it all the way down just underneath the plastic dust cover and i run out of space before its tight. any ideas?

[husley]

Originally Posted by nambo-trev

hey guys im having problems with the pin clamp on my gpr install, i found my crf450x gpr went on alot smoother. im not sure if the clamp is too big for the head tube or im missing something?i try to tighten it all the way down just underneath the plastic dust cover and i run out of space before its tight. any ideas?

I have an idea.....

I just had the same problem with my new GPR installation on my 2010 300. GPR by mistake sent me a clamp for a 09' and earlier models. The 2010 frame (and Im guessing 2011) has a smaller diamater steering head. I called and they sent me the correct clamp asap. I have had nothing but very good experiences with GPR's customer service.


Just realized something......... I just answered my first GasGas question !(not claiming that is absolutely correct)