Ohlins Steering Damper Help

[04LE]

So I was just moving the bike around the garage and noticed I was not able to turn the handlebars locked to the right. Looked underneath and something went missing with my steering stabilizer. Not sure how it's possible but looks like I'm missing the bearing.

This has been on the bike since winter 2012 never had an issue before. I hope they sell replacement parts.

 

[c10]

The insert wore out.

 

[fallenarch]

you should be able to get a new clamp

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Or take the clamp into a bearing shop and get a heim joint pivot type bearing insert that also fits an 8mm bolt to relocate to bike . L

 

[04LE]

Thanks guys, I'll call hardracing to see if they can get me the part. Believe it was their $299 group buy I got it from.

Roadtoad do you suggest that only so I can change on the fly?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Well not really bro , I mean fit a new bearing where that one has pulled from , to be able to re use and remount that clamp . I can see the old one still attached on the 8mm locating bolt . Maybe get that off , and take it to a bearing shop , see if they got the exact same type . If your in luck , either get it pressed into the clamp by someone , or maybe have a go yourself using a socket and carefully tap it till seated . The one that has pulled hopefully hasn't damaged the clamp seat , if it has bro , get onto where you bought it as you have said already or an Ohlins distributor for replacement clamp . Be sure to torque it up to stock spec when remount .

 

[Sandow]

So I was just moving the bike around the garage and noticed I was not able to turn the handlebars locked to the right. Looked underneath and something went missing with my steering stabilizer. Not sure how it's possible but looks like I'm missing the bearing.

This has been on the bike since winter 2012 never had an issue before. I hope they sell replacement parts.

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thank god that didnt happen while riding!!

 

[fallenarch]

not a big deal I had to OEM one come lose, didn't even know it until checking bike over

 

[Sandow]

not a big deal I had to OEM one come lose, didn't even know it until checking bike over

"I was not able to turn the handlebars locked to the right. "

Thats why!

 

[04LE]

Yeah I dont even know when it happened. I haven't found any hardware near the bike.

 

[fallenarch]

"I was not able to turn the handlebars locked to the right. "

Thats why!

And do you turn lock to lock at more than 5-10 MPH? Obviously this was a serious situation but no need to go DQ (drama queen) on it.

 

[Sandow]

And do you turn lock to lock at more than 5-10 MPH? Obviously this was a serious situation but no need to go DQ (drama queen) on it.

 

[04LE]

Response from hardracing

We got a reply from Ohlins.
Unfortunately, They said that Clamp now runs $195 :-(

That's insane.

Honestly...... we'd recommend just getting a brand new damper complete...... Only - $395

It's a newer model damper with better internals, and brand new fluid.
Basically like paying to have yours serviced .... except it's brand new damper.

Then you can sell your bare damper for like $125-$175 , and apply that to your new one.


Outch so I'll might take RT1340 approach.

 

[c10]

04LE why not look for a china copy on E bay , and use its mount ?

 

[04LE]

Hadn't thought of that.

 

[c10]

look what I found

07-08 YAMAHA R1 OHLINS STEERING DAMPER DAMPNER STABILIZER 2007 2008 | eBay

OHLINS Steering Damper off a 2008 R1 but will fit 07-08 R1 models.

rover.ebay.com

 

[mabupa]

Response from hardracing

We got a reply from Ohlins.
Unfortunately, They said that Clamp now runs $195 :-(

That's insane.

Honestly...... we'd recommend just getting a brand new damper complete...... Only - $395

It's a newer model damper with better internals, and brand new fluid.
Basically like paying to have yours serviced .... except it's brand new damper.

Then you can sell your bare damper for like $125-$175 , and apply that to your new one.


Outch so I'll might take RT1340 approach.

Crazy numbers!! So the mount is 50% of the total cost of a new unit.

 

[GIXERHP]

Get the top mount parts

 

[GIXERHP]

Crazy numbers!! So the mount is 50% of the total cost of a new unit.

Call Ohlins directly,, and send the pics of the fail! And when they do nothing,,,, Post the pics all over the internet,,,

 

[mark3evo]

i took my steering damper off

not really necessary on a busa