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Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper?

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Old May 18, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Default Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper?

I just noticed mine didnt have one but my friend that bought one new has one on his? just wondering if they come stock with em on. thanks.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Default Re: Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper? (B18Cej1)

What year is your bike? I think the GSXR's all came with steering dampers starting in 03, but not 100% sure.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quiks66 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What year is your bike? I think the GSXR's all came with steering dampers starting in 03, but not 100% sure.</TD></TR></TABLE>


you're correct.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Default Re: Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper? (GraphiteAccord)

Steering damper for the 06-07 is under the nose of the bike..
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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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thanks for the helpful info. took it back to the dealer and theyre putting one on for me.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Default Re: Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper? (B18Cej1)

So your bike didn't come with one? that's odd..
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Default Re: Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper? (B18Cej1)

they come with a damper but they dont work as good as the aftermarket ones!
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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gixx312 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So your bike didn't come with one? that's odd.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ya, sounds like the shop *forgot* to put it on...
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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Guess they thought that you wouldn't be able to see it anyway....
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: Does the 06 gsxr 600 come with a steering damper? (MadnessRacing)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MadnessRacing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they come with a damper but they dont work as good as the aftermarket ones! </TD></TR></TABLE>

i heard you can drain the oil and put a heavier weighted oil in to make it better. that true?
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