Headshake, Tankslappers?

[boomer]

no major tankslappers for me yet, touch wood ( i know Dover i ride like a nana and im not likely too )

But i've had many a headshake from this old girl when powering down, usually in the straights..Scary enough, i hate to imagine what a tue tank slappers like

[NhuanH]

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However I am still running in and have not pushed the bike much at all.
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I do plan to buy one, but not till the end of winter. I have also read that the suspension setup and ride position will greatly reduce this problem.
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Have you run it in yet? Cos I think there is still some sort of limiter on it.

Ask zapf about sportsbike suspension setup, I think he can recommend some people. Also, have you finished with those shithouse BT014s? I reckon that could be the root cause.

[Huntaway]

I was experiencing some headshake from my R6 with hard bumps (corners and straights). My (amateur) analysis was it might be due to diminished castor when the front end was packed down. Increasing front spring preload to lift the front higher has virtually eliminated it. Increasing front compression damping and easing off rebound damping (to slow any packing up) has helped too, allowing me to ease off the spring preload a little. I've had to trade off a little front comfort with the settings but the handling is now much more consistent.

[Firefight]

So here is the question, I was busy saving my dollers to buy some leathers. (I already have a Dririder jacket and pants etc.) but should I buy a damper first. Plus being winter the Dririder gear is going to be warner and more waterproof. So wait for summer and then buy leathers etc.

hey Paul,

my advice buy the leathers first,

I'm on my third R6 as you know, I get a few slapps from time to time, none of my R6s have had dampers on,(you know how I ride, and what road I ride on the most) its a fact of life,
I do plan to get a damper one these days, just not sure that it that high a priority for me.

The first time it happened I shit myself,not sure what you are ment to do, I just gave it full gas and held on, that's pretty much what I do anytime it happens now.

good luck


F/F

[idb]

Shagged rear shockies or a rebound setting too soft can cause them.
They rebound too much and steepen the steering angle.
Accelerating causes the rear to squat again and shallow up the steering angle again.
Changing weight distribution by shifting forwards or back can help as well.
Or so I read......
If you get them regularly I'd suggest check out the condition of the suspension and maybe lower the rear ride height or raise the front.

[2_SL0]

I though I better do a update as someone has resurfaced this old thread. Dave (FF) thanks for the advice, I went with the leathers in the end. I just updated two a two piece Spyke set. Very pleased with them. As for the damper Ive drawn the same conclusion everyone else has. Yes I could put one on, but to tell the truth I havent found the bike that bad. I have had the odd wiggle, but I just let it wiggle and open up the gas. Im very pleased with the bike and the damper doesnt seem as important as before.

[2_SL0]

Have you run it in yet? Cos I think there is still some sort of limiter on it.

Ask zapf about sportsbike suspension setup, I think he can recommend some people. Also, have you finished with those shithouse BT014s? I reckon that could be the root cause.

Hmmm, you found your midrange yet. I dont need high rpm as I have MIDRANGE POWER.
Yep those crappy Bt014, damn that tyre I blame it for everything , I went thru two sets before I realised Bridgestone had released a crap tyre.
I might look a combination of tyres, any ideas?

[bugjuice]

good on ya mate..
have you got the suspension set up yet? I bet that'd take away at least half the slaps you get and make it an even better ride. I'm going to be doing mine soon, not touched since it came from the factory. I've read up heaps, and looking forward to playing. If you need to know anything I might be able to help with, then giz a shout

[Patch]

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hate to imagine what a true tank slappers like

I won't ride a big bike without a dampner anymore. I dropped my mate's RGV250 after wheeling it and come down crossed up. Biggest farkin' fright I've ever had. A severe headshake turned into a big mother tankslap (over about 60-70m) after I lost me balance from hitting a big hump in the road. A chap who helped pick me up off the road thought I was doing alright until the front wheel slid out and I came crashing down

If you are gonna ride hard or wheelie round the 100mph mark - get a dampner

So here is the question, I was busy saving my dollers to buy some leathers. (I already have a Dririder jacket and pants etc.) but should I buy a damper first. Plus being winter the Dririder gear is going to be warner and more waterproof. So wait for summer and then buy leathers etc.

I'd buy leathers first, dampner second. Dampners don't prevent skin removal in the unlikely event of a mishap. Up to you tho bro.