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SD-R...Steering damperner recall.

93 posts · Started by DMNTD · 05 Oct 2007

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Post 1 by DMNTD,

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Just took my SD-R in for its first service and when I went to pick it up I found that they had taken the steering dampener removed as they'd just been notified by KTM that 4 people(worldwide) have had the dampeners bracket brake and that it's now a genuine hazard.
Biggest issue I have is that KTM haven't even developed the replacement bracket as yet which sucks arse.

Post 2 by Stabak,

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Anybody....??

Post 3 by DMNTD,

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Post 4 by Stabak,

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If anybody else can confirm/heard of it... that's all.

Thanks for sharing though...

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Post 7 by DMNTD,

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LOL! Exactly what I've thought before. I mean why hide such a mean looking steering dampener?

Oh well,can see it easy now...on the dealership's work bench

Post 8 by DMNTD,

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That would explain why the bracket has been backorder for ever with no ETA.

Anybody has the exact measurements of this bracket so we can machine our own?

Post 9 by DMNTD,

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Shall go to the shop tomorrow and measure it up mate.

Post 10 by DMNTD,

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i've had no notification from dealer or KTM, dised the 2nd/ 3rd sensor, niiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Pete

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Cheers

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Post 16 by Minimomo,

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Post 17 by DMNTD,

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Could someone PLEASE post up pic's of the damper bracket from different angles. I have already bought the stinking damper for $500+ and now find out the bracket that's been back-ordered for months will probably be another year. IF someone has pic's, I can get the mounting hardware made myself. PIC PLEEEAAAASSSEEEEE. Thanks

Post 18 by choowonit,

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Just thought, may be the bracket on the body of the damper itself, its only a stock WP item though !
Try www.demon-tweeks.co.uk or www.harris-perfomance.com
Spoken to my dealer 2 mins ago, 3 failures all in Japan but he has no info on which part has failed

Post 19 by Nickeluring,

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The bracket that holds the damper snapped in half on mine

Post 20 by choowonit,

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Phone call today my new bracket is in being fitted next Monday

good quick service me thinks

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Post 23 by Dr F,

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Post 24 by Minimomo,

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sounds like my world.....thought you were on the other side o the pond?

Post 25 by choowonit,

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The SDR recall is just hitting the USA. There are none or very few SDR's on the roads in the USA and I am positive this is why the parts have been on BO for those of us that want to add it to our SD's.

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Post 28 by Nickeluring,

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Personal opinion, but I found that the steering was quicker and the handling more fun (Closer to the 990 demo I test rode) without the damper. Not sure if I would put it back on now, except for the fact that it looks so cool.
1st trackday on Saturday, so may have a change of mind to report after that.

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Post 34 by choowonit,

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Wished you would have showed us where they break at? with a wax marker?

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Post 49 by fatchance996,

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Image

so where is the problem?

Post 50 by DMNTD,

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I dunno ? But if I were a guesser,,, I would say in the thinest part of that little

spindly alloy arm there,, looks very weak, & under engineered to me? This

appears to be an oversight ? Looks like it could use 2 arms rather than 1 ?

or a continuous one that copy's the clamp? It brakes at the top bolt hole?

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Post 53 by Andy,

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Post 54 by DMNTD,

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Good man...

Post 55 by Andy,

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Hey Andy, The steering damper malfunction is a dead issue in here, as far as I know there has been no word as to when the KTM will finally address this, hard for me to believe personally cos it is the sort of thing that could have a negative result in injury, and probably already has.

cheers,

joe

Post 56 by DMNTD,

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Hi joe im getting used to the bike without it handles real well but the steering is very sensative and you get that unerving feeling she could get nasty, lets hope they sort something soon. andy

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Post 62 by Minimomo,

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Rich, you are correct about DMNTD he rides in a 3rd world country,(practically)
from what he has told me, broken pavement is the norm,
but he is a mad man like meself,
I just wish there was a land bridge so I could come and see you all.

Post 63 by DMNTD,

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We do have airports now days....gone really up market!
Bring ya machine over...I can assure you that you would not regret it!

Post 64 by Minimomo,

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we be two of a kind my man, you being the one who keeps yelling at me,

then me being the one that says calm down my man.

Post 65 by choowonit,

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Joe, Thanks for that...the only problem is that DMNTD and I both live in the same 3rd World Country!

And what the hell is a pavement?

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Post 67 by Andy,

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Post 68 by DMNTD,

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Look you DMNTD......IF I were to come over, you ride the fairinged beast and loan me yer R? sounds good to me....just have some good rubber on it OK ??

Post 69 by Andy,

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Yeah I'm really starting to spit feathers on this now, KTM sort your act effing out

I ride on the nice days during the winter like today, really lovely day and i had to hold back.


NOT ON KTM

I'm with the others if they can't get it sorted quickly they should supply a yoke mount

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Post 73 by Andy,

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thats good news.

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Post 76 by RCV,

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Bout time we got a little repect out of yer smart yellin arse sometime I knew it would come,,,,it took my magic weapon ta dew it !!!!!! :twisted:

Post 77 by DMNTD,

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So when do they start shipping the "back-ordered" ones for the regular Dukes I order a million months ago. JEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZ.

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Post 82 by choowonit,

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Steve normally lets us leave our gear in his truck so will see you all at the big orange tent

Post 83 by Sabre,

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Sounds good fellas

Ambition for the meeting is to still be able to see Steve on the last lap! not holding out too much hope of that mind you.....

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Post 85 by Minimomo,

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Wellllllllllll, it's Xmas in January..........I received my backorder damper parts. I'm still holding them in my hand to make sure I truly beleive I received them.

Post 86 by Andy,

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All my steering damper parts arrived last week

Post 87 by moriwaki,

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My steering damper parts arrived at my dealers just before xmas,i got the call to say they were ready for collection, i arrived only to find the damper and the new bracket and also the new fork leg bracket there but without any nuts and bolts to fit them .
I was well pissed off having travelled a total of 60 miles for f#ck all,needless to say i spent naff all on KTM goodie's as xmas presents.I was going to refit the damper and fork leg brackets myself but decided to let KTM earn their keep and refitt it for me as it was a recall,so today i dropped my bike off in my van,i'm told it will be ready tuesday,we'll see !
I love my bike and reckon it's one of the best if not THE BEST bike's i've ever owned but am really getting pissed off with the aftersale's service / parts availability provided by KTM to the extent that i haven't ordered the new exc 450 enduro bike i was going to treat myself to,instead i'll keep my xr 400 Honda for which i never have hassle getting stuff for.

Image

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Post 89 by choowonit,

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All sorted down here Andy...A couple of months ago now.

Good luck

Post 90 by moriwaki,

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LSL do a steering damper for the superduke. Try www.twinshack.co.uk

Post 91 by Sabre,

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Thanks for replys lads, hey i looked at lsl damper at twinshacks that looks a nice bit of kit for the price if mine dosnt hurry up i may have one.

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Post 93 by Bodge,

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My bracket broke! The original one that is....

I was being a bit naughty - so I still had it on waiting for the recall...

Any way it broke and jammed my steering on hard lock!!!

Disaster was narrowly averted - called my dealer and two days later they fitted it up while I waited...
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