2012 blade steering damper

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  1. S2cuf

    S2cuf New Member

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    This is my first blade. My damper doesn’t seem to be working.... my steering is really easy to turn.... is this normal? Or does it only work at speed?? How do I test it’s working as it should? Thanks for any advice
     
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  2. bazzashadow

    bazzashadow Elite Member

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    Like the question
    Mine is light as well but I think it works as you do;)
    Never had a head shake yet
     
  3. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    It is an electronic damper and comes into play at speed or under acceleration from memory.

    You wont feel any dampening at a standstill.
     
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  4. Dave dunlop

    Dave dunlop Elite Member

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    Yep your obviously not going fast enough :D but trust me they do work relatively well on a road bike. Not that I’m advocating you should test this theory..... but more speed = more damping force
     
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