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Old 03-24-2009, 11:48 AM   #1
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I've only had 2 motorcycles...neither has had a damper. Looking for some insight on if I should get one: pros, cons and other opinions. My current ride is a 98 ZX9. I don't ride hard - never done a track day, probably never will with my current ride.

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Old 03-24-2009, 11:54 AM   #2
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most of those things are a signifigant chunk of change. have you had any issues with headshake in the past? Do a lot of wheelies? If either of those are no i wouldnt worry about it
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I didn't have one on my 98 ZX9 and never had an issue.
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Old 03-24-2009, 01:57 PM   #6
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Old 03-28-2009, 10:39 PM   #7
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I've never had one but I got one coming my way.

I wonder what it would have been like with one on at this time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4heP...e=channel_page
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