mudpao
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Can anyone shed some light on this issue? Is there a damper for the hp2 avail in the market today? I.E. scotts, ohlins, wilbers, hyperpro ect? Pardon me for my ignorance on this matter.
Steve
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I would have thought a steering damper was the last thing you'd want on a predominantly off-road bike. 
mudpao
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Steve said:I would have thought a steering damper was the last thing you'd want on a predominantly off-road bike.
i thought so too
but i guess i need one right now.... the hp's giving me the heebeebigeebees on rocky terrain.... so.... ANYONE.....IS THERE A DAMPER AVAILABLE FOR THIS...... THING??
i'm afraid there aren't any steering dampers for such purpose machines...
Keep the throttle pinned and keep the engine in the active power range with reasonable reserve, the font is then light by giving instant throttle and the obstacles are overcomed with the acceleration, with ease and with much better control.
It's the basics of offroad riding.
Crossing obstacles with a slow speed the human reflex tells you means usually a fall, the bike doesn't have enough momentum for stability with the very slow speed, also the front end is completely nailed without the acceleration, meaning the bike goes where it wants to, telling you to "fek off". And you do need mr. Arnold Shwarznegger hands indeed riding in such style...
Keep the throttle pinned and keep the engine in the active power range with reasonable reserve, the font is then light by giving instant throttle and the obstacles are overcomed with the acceleration, with ease and with much better control.
It's the basics of offroad riding.
Crossing obstacles with a slow speed the human reflex tells you means usually a fall, the bike doesn't have enough momentum for stability with the very slow speed, also the front end is completely nailed without the acceleration, meaning the bike goes where it wants to, telling you to "fek off". And you do need mr. Arnold Shwarznegger hands indeed riding in such style...
mudpao
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Tsiklonaut said:Keep the throttle pinned and keep the engine in the active power range with reasonable reserve, the font is then light by giving instant throttle and the obstacles are overcomed with the acceleration, with ease and with much better control.
It's the basics of offroad riding.
Crossing obstacles with a slow speed the human reflex tells you means usually a fall, the bike doesn't have enough momentum for stability with the very slow speed, also the front end is completely nailed without the acceleration, meaning the bike goes where it wants to, telling you to "fek off". And you do need mr. Arnold Shwarznegger hands indeed riding in such style...
Thank you. I guess i need to hit the gym more often then
Steve said:I would have thought a steering damper was the last thing you'd want on a predominantly off-road bike.
Most Dakar riders use them, specially built for offroad bikes and not like road bike ones.
Mainly for pro riders
Use for going fast, very very fast over rough terrain to stop head shake, however for rocky terrain at slower speed follow Margus's tips
In the first few days of ownership my HP2s off road handling was great.
But then I set the rear damper up as recommended (ie bubble level when sat on bike). Back end was far too hard for the rocky trails, and the front end seemed very loose/twitchy. Bike even spat me off on one section.
So I let some air out of the damper (bubble level with no rider). Handling great again - more noticable is the solid front end than the smoother rear.
This is for slow rocky trails, but give it a try.
But then I set the rear damper up as recommended (ie bubble level when sat on bike). Back end was far too hard for the rocky trails, and the front end seemed very loose/twitchy. Bike even spat me off on one section.
So I let some air out of the damper (bubble level with no rider). Handling great again - more noticable is the solid front end than the smoother rear.
This is for slow rocky trails, but give it a try.
RickA
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Handling tips
Tips from messrs Pavey & Co at the B'em School - they run the HP2's with the rear very soft as per Spout's findings with the forks pushed down flush with the steering head. Forks are set at MAX damping all round. ( Heavier oil would help ).
Give it a try!
Cheers, Rick.
Tips from messrs Pavey & Co at the B'em School - they run the HP2's with the rear very soft as per Spout's findings with the forks pushed down flush with the steering head. Forks are set at MAX damping all round. ( Heavier oil would help ).
Give it a try!
Cheers, Rick.
mudpao
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Got it guys. Thanks for the info. 
The rear shock info came in very handy... although now, its the front end that still keeps me at a loss. The right fork is for rebound and the left for compression????
The rear shock info came in very handy... although now, its the front end that still keeps me at a loss. The right fork is for rebound and the left for compression????beachman
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suspension suks
I have ordered an ohlins for the back of my hp2 and the fronts getting springs and things. It will be a new machine, now for the akra race system
I have ordered an ohlins for the back of my hp2 and the fronts getting springs and things. It will be a new machine, now for the akra race system
mudpao
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beachman said:
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I know the akra system maybe a longshot for now.... but the suspension bits are the ones intruiging.... let me know on the improvements... congratulations on the ohlins stuff... im sure its going to be like night and day
pir8te
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sterring dampner
Scotts or Renazco Racing may have one available shortly
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184767
I ran into the Race team in Baja for the 1000 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182619&highlight=baja
As we were talking I asked them what were the 3 most important changes that was made to the bike obviously the
WT was #1 number
2 was extended Fastway pegs 3/4 of an inch longer which are available throught Colin who runs the parts at http://www.bmwventura.com
and
#3 the sterring dampner
see post 13 for the pictures
Scotts or Renazco Racing may have one available shortly
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184767
I ran into the Race team in Baja for the 1000 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182619&highlight=baja
As we were talking I asked them what were the 3 most important changes that was made to the bike obviously the
WT was #1 number
2 was extended Fastway pegs 3/4 of an inch longer which are available throught Colin who runs the parts at http://www.bmwventura.com
and
#3 the sterring dampner
see post 13 for the pictures
mudpao
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pir8te said:
Thank you.
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