Info on steering dampeners

**ducky_31** · 10-12-2011 07:09 PM

So I just put about 350 miles on my new Scott stabilizer and I must say, I am very happy.

Adjustment goes three ways. To summarize, one is drag on the bars or how easy they are to turn, second is the high speed damper which works regardless of bar drag and absorbs sudden hits, third is the radius that the stabilizer is in effect. The third adjustment is my favorite feature, next to the amazing job the unit does at stabilizing the bike, it allows the bike to be steered normally past a set degree. Stock the stabilizer is set to 44 degrees, so turn the bars more than 44 degrees (parking lot) and the stabilizer no longer puts any drag on steering, making the bike easily maneuverable and reducing fatigue. Settings range from 33 degrees to a full 90 degrees.

To top it all off the unit looks very good perched on the center of the bars.

available here: http://www.scottsonline.com/Stabiliz...ed=&BI_ID=2963 or at your local dealer (they may be able to give you a break on cost as scott does great dealer incentives).

**Hance** · 10-12-2011 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Geoffery86

Looking at the picture on the left i wonder if its possible to even put the key in the bike

Nope! Instructions show how the key has to be modified.
I have the Scotts that mounts the other way.
Works fine, although their instructions omit the factory setting of the high speed damping. Mine was not set correctly, which changes the low speed, but once the setting was known it was a 30 second job to get her dialed in.

**Geoffery86** · 10-12-2011 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Hance

Nope! Instructions show how the key has to be modified.
I have the Scotts that mounts the other way.
Works fine, although their instructions omit the factory setting of the high speed damping. Mine was not set correctly, which changes the low speed, but once the setting was known it was a 30 second job to get her dialed in.

There is no way it can mount that way they can only be mount backwards you cant get to the key if its mounted that way. So I dont know way they even show that picture.

**Hance** · 10-12-2011 10:03 PM

Mine is made differently because the Scotts name reads correctly when installed "backwards" .
The instructions say you have to carve off about half of the key's head if installed the way shown.
My key has lots of room the other way.

**DaddyDave** · 10-13-2011 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Geoffery86

There is no way it can mount that way they can only be mount backwards you cant get to the key if its mounted that way. So I dont know way they even show that picture.

Would be nice if someone could take a pic from the -side- so we can see key interference issue. thanks!

**LivnLife4Fun** · 10-13-2011 10:56 AM

no interference, one in pic above is upside down?

**DaddyDave** · 10-13-2011 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by LivnLife4Fun

no interference, one in pic above is upside down?

Thanks for that; was just wondering if there was an interference issue w/the key.

BTW, went on a search on the Scott's, they are $439 direct purchase, Cycle Gear want's $40 more (?huh?), curious what you guys paid for it.

**Hance** · 10-13-2011 05:17 PM

Sorry, I bought mine used.
Remember these are universial, so you can buy one off of most any machine and the you buy the ZRX specfic mounting bracket.

**LivnLife4Fun** · 10-13-2011 05:38 PM

typical used price is 300-350 and they come up for sale frequently.

someone over at scotts really messed up posting that pic of an incorrectly installed damper on their website! And if the directions actually say to install it that way and shave the key - wow that's a big messup!!!!!

**TGHW** · 10-13-2011 05:49 PM

Their site does not list it but Scotts makes a reversed stabilizer for the ZRX so that you don't have to mount the universal unit upside down. I know because I have a new one in a box somewhere around here but I just moved and have no idea where it is right now. Do a search on this board and you will probably find a pic of it.

TG

**TGHW** · 10-13-2011 05:56 PM

Here is a pic of the reversed stabilizer available from Scotts for the ZRX. Note that the company logo is reversed, it's not just a universal damper turned upside down.

http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthre...ghlight=Scotts

TG

**Hance** · 10-13-2011 06:59 PM

I happen to own that damper.

I was confused about the logo being correct.
The damper arm is removeable and changable so perhaps....

For more information contact Scotts Damper

**ducky_31** · 10-17-2011 06:34 PM

If you wanted to mount the stabilizer so it hovers over the ignition, you may. I don't know why you would but you can. If you do, the key must be modified slightly to fit. If you mount the unit so it doesn't hove over the ignition you will not have to modify the key. (see photo)

The unit is made in USA and comes with a very good user manual that describes all three adjustable settings and maintenance (change oil every two years). (See Photo)

Every unit comes with an additional print out of detailed instructions on how to mount the damper to your specific bike. (see photo)

Scotts has changed the engraved logo so that the unit may be mounted and not look like it is upside down. (see photo)

And if you like stickers, you get an entire sheet of about 12, plus a key ring.

The manual says that is the best steering stabilizer you can buy and after putting about 500 miles on mine, I believe it.

You should be able to pick one up for around $390-445 new. If you're having trouble finding them under $400 send me a PM and I'll see what I can do through the shop I run the website for.

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