Awesome videos man. Simple, direct and clear.

Amazing video, I'm about to installed mine and you explained everything very very well. Thank you.

Hey so, I've come from your yoshimura install, and then the integrated lights, eliminator and then this, I just wanted to drop a comment, to say that your videos are of really nice quality, and I love your style of doing the videos, it is really pleasing to watch. +sub

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the vid, man. Very clear and distinct.

I've had to fight off tank slap hitting a small pothole in the road. I will say after installing a steering when I went through it again I had no issues

Top video mate...

Very much needed video man. Thanks brother!

Nice review 👌

Agreed,good video.thx

Very nice 👍

That key chain is cute 😂😂

I saw a cool custom one for the Monkey the other day. It was mounted under the triple tree, very clean and cool.

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

You got a link? Seems over kill for the monkey, but hey that's what I'm all about :)

@EP2JS

4 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish it was on Honda Monkey 125 Facebook page, posted by Gong Gong Immortal.

@EP2JS

4 жыл бұрын

m.facebook.com/groups/387401061778604?view=permalink&id=788619944990045

My next mod

Good morning, Merry Christmas. Watching your video helped me a lot, but I have a question, is there an electronic steering damper for the Kawasaki ZX6R?

Revzilla says it’s a $1,600 kit for all the brackets and what not... can’t believe this bike didn’t come with it. I just have an m4 slip on, on mine, but I am getting a tune this summer, and will be switching up the sprocket size. I’ve gotten some nasty wobbles on this thing. Once was in 5th gear going about 90 uphill, no hard acceleration and BOOM out of nowhere the throttle was ripped out of my hand and it scared the living hell out of me, I was in a funk the rest of the day. Really feel the need for this before getting the tune though.

@predalienftw

2 ай бұрын

if you were getting wobbles like that if means something was wrong with your suspension

Did that mounting bracket come with it? Is it standard? I like how you will still have use of your downstem phone mount!

Do you know what is the difference between this and the SD068 Black Line?

quick question: how much relief do you have from the heim joint to full lock when the bars swept to full right?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't touch if that's what you're asking. On full lock right, the bars are closer to hitting the aluminum bracket than it is to touching the heim joint.

So to change an air filter you need to remove it all the time?

Hello friend. Can you send the name of the store where you bought this steering damper, or send the link.

Just looking into installing one myself on a '21. The Ohlins manual says to tighten the nut to vehicle's specs, OR 100Nm (~74 ft-lbs) if no specs are provided. However, Kawasaki does provide specs for the stock "steering stem head bolt" of 58 ft-lbs (at least in the 2018 service manual I'm looking at). I believe this is the value that should be used, 74 ft-lbs would be excessive.

I have had speed wobble on my bike not to bad but I have had it unfortunately racing because I cant handle my anxiety but I have had now I need to know is that steering damper worth it or would a different one be suggested? From what I have read on the comments they have felt vibrations from theres, any chance you feel any vibrations?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed any vibrations - now that i've had it on the bike for a while, i don't notice it at all...

This kind of safety feature should come pre-installed on these bikes. Kind of ridiculous that something so seriously important like this (proven to be necessary) - is considered to be an aftermarket add-on !!

Which Stroke Length Range is it?

Is this suggested for just high speed guys? Is the zx6r unstable or something at high speed? Picking up mine today but its only gonna be a weekend cruiser for now.

@eastcoastish

Жыл бұрын

Steering stabilizer is to prevent tank slappers. The bike is stable at high speeds but this keeps the bike controllable in the event you hit a pothole at high speed or something else happens that impacts stability.

What color is that? Beautiful bike

Where did you get your carbon side panels from?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

From a seller called "z4-motorsports" from eBay

I installed mine and is it suppose to pivot on the swivel points? like be slightly loose to touch?

@eastcoastish

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

I'm assuming this is one of those "may differ from photos" product? as so far I can only see this clunky looking black mount form everyone including revzilla which clearly is not the case in this video

Hi! I’ve had the damper for a couple months now and the bolt connecting the damper holder and the base seem to be loosening on its own after riding for a while, does it happen on yours at all? I’ve tried tightening it as much as I can but still, fell off once when i was riding on the freeway and made two dents on my tank...

@marcpotvin1650

3 жыл бұрын

blue locktite

@aleksazdrale7352

2 ай бұрын

I’m having the same issue right now! Did blue locktite end up working?

@harryliu215

2 ай бұрын

@@aleksazdrale7352 I never end up trying blue locktite before I sold the bike, I would assume it works tho

What’s is the button like on the steering damper? I just received my through revzilla and I see oil near the ring is that normal it’s not leaking but?

@eastcoastish

2 жыл бұрын

Which button are you talking about? I don't have oil leaking anywhere on the damper, it may be that the oil is just there from assembly and not coming through any seals?

@shashwotmotovlogssf4646

2 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish what is that golden button kinda thing on the right wall side I could push it any idea what's that ?

Some will say this steering damper isn’t necessary, i also said that untill i experienced tank slapper (my bike is only a 250). So definately gonna install it on my bike. Btw is that a Nico Yazawa keychain? Its very cute

@sebastienhoude3739

4 жыл бұрын

Had 2-3 tank slappers with my 2017 zx6r, and i can assure you that you don't need strong arm to counter it, in fact, the more force you try to hold and greater will be the wobble. The only thing to do is just hold the clips gently and let the bike realign itself. But i can say that this is scary as hell. The damper eliminates the responsivness of the steering with adding resistance. I live in Canada so the tarmac is in bad condition so i'm thinking of putting one. Cheers

Use some thread loctite on the bolts so they don't come loose after a while

@zachall9539

3 ай бұрын

I came here to ask about loctite… do you use it on all your bolts or just the really crucial ones?

Can you still lock your handle bars?

@eastcoastish

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

I feel like that steering stem OEM washer is necessary. Hows it been holding up?

@eastcoastish

3 жыл бұрын

Everything seems to be good, but i have started to get that buzz that others have mentioned. I honestly only hear it if i get on the bike without a helmet (which is infrequent on this bike) but I'm going to see if some nylon washers quiet it down.

@superspecialdog64

3 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish Any updates on this? I recently purchased the damper damper for a 2020 636 and I'm curious If I should buy some washers before the install

@eastcoastish

3 жыл бұрын

@@superspecialdog64 Washers seem fine, I think the buzz is coming from the ball joints, I may grease them up to see if that helps but again I never hear the buzz unless I'm not wearing a helmet, it's not that noticeable.

@superspecialdog64

3 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish Great thank you so much for the quick reply! I've been watching your videos for awhile for the 636 and have especially liked the monkey ones now, makes me want to get one lol. Keep up the great work!

@superspecialdog64

3 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish preparing to install the damper now? However I can't seem to find the torque figures for the smaller screws. Do you remember what you did? I was thinking about trying to go off the R6 torque rating numbers since they shouldn't be much different.

Do you notice any vibration noises coming from your damper? I have a 19 ZX-6R with the same damper and it makes a bit of an annoying noise at certain RPMs. Great product otherwise and makes the bike even more confidence inspiring.

@MotoQuickShifter

4 жыл бұрын

Will hi bud im in the same situation as your, mine vibrates like fcking mad and its audible too so annoying , im glad to know im not the only one , im wondering if i have missed a washer hence why the noisy vibrations

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

I did a long ride yesterday (first long ride since install) and I didn't notice any buzzing or vibrations. Did you get that white nylon washer installed?

@MotoQuickShifter

4 жыл бұрын

eastcoastish are you able to show me what the white nylon washer looks like and where it fit on thanks

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

@@MotoQuickShifter kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIalw7NwYJTefNY.html

@MotoQuickShifter

4 жыл бұрын

eastcoastish the Link is not working thanks

Can you let me know where did you purchase you're tank pad?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1HRBSK

Is that the same one you get if you order from Kawasaki? Pretty sure it's an ohlins....??

@eastcoastish

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I wasn't aware that Kawasaki sold one.

@iamtheiceman

4 ай бұрын

@@eastcoastish Yeah, Kawasaki sells it also. Quite ridiculous that even they recognize it is a necessary safety item, yet they don't engineer or include a dampener on the bikes from the factory !!

Fucking love this video

Get this one instead of GPR! GPR didn't fit and blocked the keyhole. Check out other videos comment section. People were complaining back in 2013 and they still didn't fix it.

@kevingramajo818

Жыл бұрын

what year is your bike ?

It's not stock on this bike?

@eastcoastish

Жыл бұрын

No stock steering dampener on the bike.

@2wheelsonly614

Жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish 😭 kawi gotta do better

Link to buy?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/ohlins-steering-dampers

Overpriced piece of.. kit?

@Kalimeromitsopreo

3 жыл бұрын

No bro, try it , ride safe mate

Do you have the ABS model?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

Non-abs

do we really need it?

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say it's necessary - for the riding I do, it's more of an insurance policy that a pothole coming around a corner or some other situation that causes a tank-slapper may be recoverable.

@darvishhussain8602

4 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish I recently had a bad tank slapper on 2019 6R, thanks to almighty,u managed to control; m planning for a damper now; how's k tech damper & what's your review after installing & riding it? Pls share

@darvishhussain8602

4 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish pls reply

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

@@darvishhussain8602 I've had it for about 100 miles now - all just street / highway, no track time. I honestly don't even notice it's there (it's set to the recommended 10 clicks out) which is what i expected / wanted. I'm sure i'll appreciate it if I ever need it, but again, if it does what it's supposed to, it should prevent what would be a tank slapper to just a quick bit of instability.

@darvishhussain8602

4 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish ok thanks

hate the type that mount under the steering nut.

@OlympiaMortgageLender

2 жыл бұрын

Howcome? This is how ohlins designs it. However, kawasaki oem accessory mounting bracket uses the tank bolts and a location under the top triple tree to the right of the center nut - which seems better. The main difference between the mounts being weather the damper moves on axis with the forks or just back and forth perpendicular to the tank.

Good video, but you missed alot of important points. Do not tighten the collar to much, it will ruin it and void warranty.

If you ever go to sell your ZX-6r please contact me, I will buy it from you! :) Seriously...

@eastcoastish

4 жыл бұрын

Everything is always for sale so if you ever want to talk numbers hit me up at kent@eastcoastish.com thanks!

@robscherer

4 жыл бұрын

@@eastcoastish I don't want to offend you given that you just bought the bike haha. I am looking to pick one up for 5000-6500. I was assuming you might be at that point in a year or so, not right now!LOL

LOok those turn adjuster on ohlins steering dumper its not the same on original ones have brass type and if they dont have a number on small tube in upper part its probably fake ohlins actually , be carefull of buying coz chinese copy cat its so much everywhere

Fkimg 400-600$ for this stupid ass part.. like how much could that metal cost, its sick how they take advantage.. i get a tank slapper n fall i will sue for sure

That's a fake damper

@eastcoastish

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, what do you mean fake?

@desmooney7422

2 жыл бұрын

Check ou fake ohlins dampers it will explain.....the fittings end caps adjustment screw are made of brass on all ohlins

@desmooney7422

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@eastcoastish

2 жыл бұрын

@@desmooney7422 I bought this directly from Revzilla and it was drop shipped from Ohlins, so I’m certain it’s legit. I don’t have this bike anymore, but I also bought this when it first came out. No way copies were on the market that fast.

@Utahforrest

Жыл бұрын

SD042 on Ohlins official site shows your exact damper. I just bought the same one. There are Chinese fakes out there but if you bought it from a reputable dealer it’s definitely not a fake.