Honest review on Damper Upgrade and All you need to know

[Martin Slovakia]

Hi guys, ever since my installation video, I have received lot of questions on this damper upgrade.
How good it is, Is it worth?
What is better, this or Swaybar etc.. etc..
so what about this? Honest video and all info that should help ya?

Always you can find more info directly on my vlog CLICK HERE
[url]https://www.martinthevlogger.com/post/honest-review-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-steering-damper-for-canam-ryker[/URL]

 

[Warlock]

Good video. Have to agree with the link on the sway bar. I replaced mine due to I didn't like the plastic and to me it could fail. JMT. Might have to look into the damper.
David

 

[Martin Slovakia]

Good video. Have to agree with the link on the sway bar. I replaced mine due to I didn't like the plastic and to me it could fail. JMT. Might have to look into the damper.
David

damper is very good solution... but i have said it many times in the video

 

[Martin Slovakia]

Cool video. Was interesting to learn more about the origins of YSS. Enjoyed your levity about ELKA vs Wilburs, and even how you compared YSS to Ohlins.

Am curious about the YSS damper, watching you cycle the damper, it appeared equal force left and right of center to dampen movement away from center. Does the damper have less damping back to center? Also does the damper have more adjustability than the low shaft speed clicker? Curious if it has a high speed set of circuits to prevent damage to the damper or chassis components?

yes the damper has same force when you move it to center and away from center, its equal.
no, the damper you can adjust only with click system, but I have received few tips more about how to make it less stiff, so I will be able to use the whole range of 30 clicks not just half.. so i will be experimenting over winter time.. its more about positioning the brackets.

 

[Inge]

Curious to learn more about "the damper you can adjust only with click system, but I have received few tips more about how to make it less stiff, so I will be able to use the whole range of 30 clicks not just half.. so i will be experimenting over winter time.. its more about positioning the brackets.". I feel an update video coming sometime after winter

 

[gkamer]

Good review. I shared the YouTube link on a Ryker FB page I follow. Thanks.

 

[RykerUSA]

I just installed a damper and I must say that it really is a big improvement. Highly recommended.

 

[FrogmanDave]

Another great informational video Martin. Thank you sir!

 

[Quickdraw]

This is something I want to put on the wife's bike but Martin said he was working on tweaking the original a bit to accommodate all 30 clicks, so I'm going to wait until he has that ready.

 

[Martin Slovakia]

Good review. I shared the YouTube link on a Ryker FB page I follow. Thanks.

thank you Sir

 

[Martin Slovakia]

This is something I want to put on the wife's bike but Martin said he was working on tweaking the original a bit to accommodate all 30 clicks, so I'm going to wait until he has that ready.

i will also have turbo set coming my way shortly. I mean turbo set mounting kit for damper for RYKER and i dont have turbo.. its different way of possitioning so I want to give it a try as well.
Also i will play around the brackets to see what its the sweet spot
have few ideas already

 

[sKiZo]

... about time, eh ... <G>

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...Do-they-work&p=1607917&viewfull=1#post1607917

Granted, different application, as the Ural setup damps vibration between the bike and sidecar, which can get pretty hairy.

Couple points worth mentioning:

- Any damper system uses increased resistance both ways on the linkage to reduce damping. Hard part is for the backyard mechanic to match the shock used to the bike. My only concern with Martin's setup is that the damper's range seems a bit off if "normal" driving is only one or two clicks - wonder if there's any other shocks available that would move the normal setting more towards the middle of the range, as most units are designed to perform best there. I see Martin's already working on that ...

Same concept applies to two wheelers as well - seems to me newer beemers and trumpets have a damping shock built into the head. Older bikes mostly used an adjustable spinner to tighten up the bearings on the steering head to accomplish the same thing. Instead of a shock, those worked by increasing friction. I always preferred my old Bonnevilles tight, and went thru a lot of friction pads. The shock is a one and done thing when done right. Main thing is to make sure you've got good clearance on any moving parts at both ends of travel.

I'm thinking the adjustable feature would be a BIG plus for me, as I have a "parkinsons twitch" on my left arm that can get pretty noticeable. Increasing the damping should help a lot there. I'd also expect an extra notch or two up would make for a smoother ride if you're hitting a lot of washboard on the back roads.

PS - "tank slapping" can be a serious issue on un-damped bikes ... I hate that when that happens! Not sure if that's an issue with the Ryker ...