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Old 05-30-2009, 03:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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TBS with Sprint Damper

Does anyone know the correct size Damper needed for the TBS? I ordered the 140mm and it is to small, not enough travel. They said they would exchange for another. The next size is 160mm but if anyone has a damper on a TB or TBS and they know the size, I would be very grateful for the info. I don't want to pay for more shipping than I have to. The people at Sprint uk are very nice. I recommend them highly.

Thanks for the help Mick, I just wanted to check and see if anyone else know for sure.
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Old 05-30-2009, 08:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 05-30-2009, 08:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hi,

The Sprint Dampers unit for the T309 Speed Triple is 160mm. They have accidentally supplied a 140mm before, as the one for the T509 Speed Triple is 140mm (reported on the T3 Sport / Touring Forum - they were very helpful and changed it straight away though).

Fyi, I have a T300 Sprint with a Toby steering damper, and this is 160mm also (and the same fitting).

With all the T300 models being similar, I am sure a 160mm would be correct for a TBS.

Hope this helps?
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Old 05-31-2009, 12:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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for me, i have it set up so i can lock the steering still and my left side clip-on just barely sits off the tank badge at full turn left. the other way the damper provides the stop before full turn right. a few more mm would be better but they aren't missed by any means.
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