GSXR steering damper on a GS1000

[John Kat]

So now when do you activate the switch?
What about a humidity detector in your jeans

[Agemax]

So now when do you activate the switch?
What about a humidity detector in your jeans

when i feel the need to
soft setting for town riding and pottering about, hard setting for faster twistier open roads

[Agemax]

managed to source a OEM connector plug from Eastern Beaver. cheap enough but their shipping costs are a bit radical.
any one have any dealings with this company?

[cowboyup3371]

Steve has bought quite a few things from them. Their shipping is only astronomical if you don't have the minimum order which is $20

[Agemax]

Steve has bought quite a few things from them. Their shipping is only astronomical if you don't have the minimum order which is $20

yeah i noticed lol,
1x connector, $130 shipping
7x connectors $920 shipping!!!!!
8x connectors $4.50 shipping


wierd.......

[koolaid_kid]

yeah i noticed lol,
1x connector, $130 shipping
7x connectors $920 shipping!!!!!
8x connectors $4.50 shipping


wierd.......

One hundred thirty dollars shipping??????

[Agemax]

One hundred thirty dollars shipping??????

yep, thats what they said, and $800 + for 7 connector plugs!

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[cowboyup3371]

He actually explains why as well on his site.

[Agemax]

He actually explains why as well on his site.

yeah i know but why does he have to do it that way, why not just say orders under $20 wont be processed?

[Agemax]

got the toggle switch fitted today, as i dont have turn signals and "TURN" is close to steering, as in steering damper, it looks ok.
you cant see it on the pic but there is a tiny LED on the left of the switch which illuminates when the damper is activated.

[salty_monk]

How do you get it through MOT without indicators?

I wonder if you could use the Honda Solenoid on your damper to give you variable settings... They look identical. Probably not though.

[Agemax]

How do you get it through MOT without indicators?

I wonder if you could use the Honda Solenoid on your damper to give you variable settings... They look identical. Probably not though.

because of its age, indicators are not required. if they are fitted they have to work but if they are not fitted then it doesn't come into the MOT

[salty_monk]

Ah, that's interesting.. thanks

[Agemax]

Ah, that's interesting.. thanks

its the same with lights, h/light and tail light, if they are fitted they have to work but you dont need them. you do need a brake light though.

[Agemax]

next dilemma...........should i.....

1. leave it as it is.

2. polish it up.

3. spray it black leaving the solenoid and end screws etc, polished.

hmmmmmm..........