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  1. 03-18-2012, 11:18 PM #1
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    side mount vs front mount steering damper

    What are the advantages/disadvantages of a side mount steering damper vs a front mount?
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    Re: side mount vs front mount steering damper

    Side mount is more susceptible to damage in a crash, but easier to mount.
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    Re: side mount vs front mount steering damper

    Quote Originally Posted by omnivore View Post
    Side mount is more susceptible to damage in a crash, but easier to mount.
    a side mount had a huge adjustment range and for reason I find that my ohlins top mount isn't as stiff as my ohlins side mount.
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