Scotts Stabalizer on a 640 Adventure

[blocker]

Has anyone put a Scotts stabalizer on there 640 Adventure and how do you like it.

I have a Scotts on my KTM400EXC and find it great in the sand and rough.

I was thinking of the Stenhouse Racing kit, since I want to raise the bar any way.

Appreciate your input.

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[c4c]

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I've got the Stenhouse under bar mount kit with risers installed on mine but no damper on yet...

Nice piece :clap:

 

[Island Hopper]

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Do you really need a stablizer on the 640 Adventure? I find the bike does just fine without one, the only time I find things a little wonky is when the stem needs retensioning.

 

[blocker]

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That is realy part of the question--------do you nead a damper on the 640???

If you have one why did you put it on?

blocker

 

[Prospector]

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If you live on the West Coast o BC then you can use a steering damper. The terrain we ride on consists mostly of rocks and roots and there is no doubt that a damper will save you from an unplanned get off one day.

Prospector

 

[blocker]

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I installed Stenhouse risers fitted for a Scotts damper on my 640 Adventure and 400 EXC. Gives a better position for standing and the Scotts is great on rough roads and sand. So I am a happy camper.

 

[canuck0199]

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I have one on my 300 XCW. What an amazing difference!!
I did some reading on ADVrider and the consensus was it is a must have on the 640.
I agree with that now after riding the same trails and roads on both bikes.
Canuck

 

[gordbull]

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blocker wrote:

Has anyone put a Scotts stabalizer on there 640 Adventure and how do you like it.

I have a Scotts on my KTM400EXC and find it great in the sand and rough.

I was thinking of the Stenhouse Racing kit, since I want to raise the bar any way.

Appreciate your input.

blocker

I put one on my EXC 525 and will never have another dirtbike without one on.

From now on a steering stabilizer will be the very first modification I do to any dirt bike I buy.

Put the under bar version on.

Cheers

Gord

 

[Adventure newf]

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We custom machined ours and they work great. Send me your email if interested and I will send you some pics. I have one left, make me a reasonable offer

 

[Adventure newf]

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Sorry guys the last scott's bar riser has been sold

 

[franhoser]

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steering dampener is one of the best mods you can make on even a street bike. It's ten fold advantage to a dual sport or dirt bike.

i noticed the honda crf's are starting to have them from the factory now as standards item.

 

[blocker]

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The steering damper is great----but you have to be careful because if the back wheel slips out side- ways it is very difficult to corret since the damper will have you following the direction on the rear wheel.

 

[gordbull]

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The dampner is adjustable

 

[franhoser]

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blocker wrote:

The steering damper is great----but you have to be careful because if the back wheel slips out side- ways it is very difficult to corret since the damper will have you following the direction on the rear wheel.

never had this problem with mine.

 

[broxy]

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franhoser wrote:

blocker wrote:

The steering damper is great----but you have to be careful because if the back wheel slips out side- ways it is very difficult to corret since the damper will have you following the direction on the rear wheel. 

never had this problem with mine.

 

It all depends how you have it set. I have it more or less figured out how I like it set for certain conditions, and change it while riding accordingly. I did have a deep loose gravel scare when it was set to hard just the once. Once you figure it out, it's a great thing to have.

I have one of Adventure newf's risers, and it is lovely. Wouldn't trade it for the world (damper/ riser set-up). Incidentally, ProTect Enduro makes them similair, and aren't badly priced either.

http://www.ptenduro.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/22/products_id/52
Here's Adventure newf's on my bike.