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    Best Steering Damper for '09 FE 570?

    My riding: I am interested mostly in technical riding with ruts, small to large rocks, roots, tight twisty trails, up and down a lot in moderately steep sections with little run up. Mostly I go slow because I am still building skill and endurance - to the point that I am often paddling...
  2. A

    scotts steering damper mount

    will a 2005 ktm 525 scotts steering damper mount fit a 2008 fe650 ???
  3. D

    scotts steering damper fe450 2010

    Ok so I am in line for a new 2010 berg I have a scotts steering damper of my old ktm 525 exc 06 model. Does anyone know if the submount kit from the damper will fit the 2010 berg. If not, do you guys know if I order the 2009 submount kit from scotts, will it fit the 2010 berg.( will the...
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    Fitting scotts damper

    I just got a Scotts damper for my 03 fe400 and am having trouble. I wonder if anyone has encountered this problem and can offer advice. Check the picture to see what I mean. The link arm on the underside of the damper is hitting the steering stem nut before the damper sits low enough to bolt...
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    Ohlins 2.0 Damper

    Goodmorning, I'm aware a few of the inmates here are running the new Ohlins 2.0 damper on the 09FE's. Can you give me a quick review of any pro's or cons on this Damper before I purchase. Thanks Sav..........
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    Wer Steering Damper 09 FE

    Gday I have a Wer damper that was mounted on my KTM 450 EXC, that I'd like to fit on a new FE, it had been modified to fit upside down behind the headlight as apposed to sitting out over the front gard as per factory instructions. Has anyone installed a Wer damper in a similar...
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    Ohlins SD2 MX steering damper???

    Has anyone fitted the new Ohlins SD MX 2.0 steering damper to a '09 Berg yet ? I believe the '09 KTM EXC mount kit should work, just want to see if anyone has done it yet http://www.ohlins.com/ms/sdmx.asp
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    Change damper angle

    I´ve heard that some riders changes the angle of the shock absorber, in order to get a more progressive damper. The new husa and KTM seems to allready have that. But how do I change the angle? How much do I need to cut and weld to make that happen? Regards Conny
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    The Bracket for Steering Damper is rubbing wires FE450 '09

    Greetings All! I noticed that there is very little clearance behind the connector for the lights and engine stop and the bracket for the steering damper. Here is a picture: I removed the connector from the plate holding it, as the plate is made from very soft metal and is bending...
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    What mount to use with scotts damper on 09?

    I have a scotts damper and would like to mount it to my 09 husa when i get it. Dont want to raise my bars anymore than 20mm so guessing that an underbar option is out of the question? Anyone know what post and bar clamp i can use to mount my scotts damper, with my bars in the #3 position...
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    Scott's damper on 09's

    Installed a scotts steering damper today on an 09 450.The stock frame mount from Berg part # 770-12-005-144 with an under bar mount the customer wanted from scotts part # 3015 same as 08. With the scotts damper unit! Bars can be used in all four positions as well!!
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    Steering Damper?

    What brand Steering damper fits and works best on the FE models? We ride alot of rock and I have a showroom of '08's on the way. Just wondering what to put on my demo and suggest to customers. Thanks,
  13. cypher

    msc steering damper.

    just went to fit the steering damper that i have had sitting on the shelf for the last 2 yrs and found that the vertical arm that attacheds to the steering head won't fit, probably cos it was for my ktm's. :cry: its an msc damper from Oz is, there anyone who has that arm that they want to...
  14. kayteeem

    Scott damper mounting opinions ?

    Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a Scotts(Ohlins) steering damper and was wanting to know opinions on what people think is the best mounting setup and why. It's for a FE550e '05 bush/forest riding only. I have another brand (MSC) currently above bar mounted. ie) Above bar...
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    Scotts Sub Mount Steering Damper Install

    I just got back from my first ride with installed sub-mount damper installed. Rode some technical rocky sections, it really shines there! Also noticed it on some high speed fire road riding, the front end seems much more stable and planted. I was a little skeptical at first, but I am a convert...
  16. kayteeem

    Good place to buy Scotts steering damper

    Hi all, Can someone recommend a good place to purchase a Scotts steering damper (with adapter bracket) to suit a Berg 550 2005? Any URLs would be useful. Searched ebay but cant seem to find onw suitable for a Husaberg. I am located in Australia so they would need to ship it. thanks...
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    Scotts Damper, Sharkfin & B&B Rad Guards

    Hi Bergers, I finally got around to updating my gallery with photos of the old girl, 98 FE501, with her latest acoutrements installed. http://www.husaberg.org/modules.php?set ... _album.php The damper is really good. Its the first time I've ridden with one and after some research I...
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    Adjusting the rear damper for Supermoto

    I've got a 04 FC450, which I use for supermoto. When braking hard into corners, the rear wheel bounces a lot and of course I loose grip which lenghthens the braking distance. I've got a rear wheel without the sprocket dampening stuff. I need to get the rear wheel stop bouncing around.
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    Help with damper

    Ok.I rebuilt my WER. damper.Used 10wt hydralic oil. Filled it with a seringe.Worked fine on the bench. Went riding today,at first it turned a little harder to the left than it did the right,then wham,it wouldn't turn left at all.I had my daughter with me teaching her how to ride on her...
  20. stickywicket

    MSC Damper - help!!!

    hi, I’ve got a 03 501 supermotard berg with a MSC damper fitted :D . I'm trying to source new a protector kit for it like in the pictures in the attached link. http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/Reviews/msc_damper_03/ I’ve tried e-mailing them direct but the e-mail just bounces...