Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro

phobe · 08-01-2007, 12:14 AM

Ohlins seems to be the default answer but Hyperpro claim their rod damper is speed-sensitive. Cost is similar, with the Ohlins maybe being a bit more.

Which is better and why?

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-01-2007, 12:23 AM

Hyperpro - and only because I had one on my ZX-10 and liked it.

phobe · 08-01-2007, 12:46 AM

"what I have because I have it"

SomeStrangeGuy · 08-01-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

"what I have because I have it"

You act like anything else matters - it doesen't.

SuperDave · 08-01-2007, 02:45 AM

I've had three Hyperpro dampers. They work well.

Bacchus · 08-01-2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

"what I have because I have it"

Well, you asked why and SSG told you, straight up. I personally had an Ohlins on my 954, and also loved it. What you need is for someone to speak up that has owned/used both, and that may be a while coming...

SuperDave · 08-01-2007, 03:55 AM

I've ridden with both...and others.

Honestly, a good damper isn't very noticable. The older style dampers weren't speed sensative.

Honestly, my favorite ones are by WER, Works Enduro Rider. They mount out of the way.

I don't really like dampers that mount on top as they can be damaged there. Side mounted ones are worse though. Doesn't seem like anything is set up that way anymore.

Heavy-Dee · 08-01-2007, 09:40 AM

I had a hyperpro on my 954 and was happy w/ it.

If I were in the market right now I'd be looking very closely at PitBull. The WERA guys love Charlie (the owner). His customer service is second to none (I hear, no experience), and the damper is the rotary style which I think is probably more durable than the piston style.

belowme51 · 09-19-2007, 11:08 AM

I just went from a scotts top mount to an Ohlins piston side mount and it I really dont notice the Ohlins like the scotts as far as resistance but the Ohlins really seems to prevent shakes better,almost like it catches the movement sooner. Im very happy with my Ohlins.

CBRVFR · 09-19-2007, 12:55 PM

Better mount one of each. It's the only way to be sure.

Hammer · 09-19-2007, 11:12 PM

Scotts here. Got it because BDA likes them so much.

Purpdust · 09-20-2007, 09:54 AM

I like the Ohlins on the Gixxer cause it mounts down out of the way and uses the stock mounts but that does not help you very much

I thought you were going to use the stock one?

CBRVFR · 09-20-2007, 11:45 AM

I thought the stock one worked very well on the '07. Of course, Miller is pretty smooth..

Baketech · 09-20-2007, 12:10 PM

All advances in OC (oscillation control) should be banned...it's taking all the fun out of riding...

I'm using the old-school setup. A round piece of leather sandwiched between two fender washers and adjusted with a bigass wingnut....

In this age of interent bravado, I don't want to be seen riding something that could be construed as a rider aid...it would just be unseemly...

phobe · 09-20-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

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I thought you were going to use the stock one?

I am. I started this thread after a trackday where my 1000 tried to buck me off with a tank-slapper. My 600rr was not known to me at that point.

phobe · 09-20-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

All advances in OC (oscillation control) should be banned...it's taking all the fun out of riding...

Back in the Good Ol' Days, OC was determined by the rider's right wrist.

Baketech · 09-20-2007, 12:22 PM

Memories...back when things were exciting...

bwhip · 09-20-2007, 12:31 PM

I bought an Ohlins piston-style one. The only downside was that it was quite expensive - around $20,000.00!

It did, however, come with a free 1098S.

Baketech · 09-20-2007, 12:34 PM

If you open it up though, you'll see why it's so expensive...there's a miniaturized clone of Chuck Norris holding the piston rod with his iddy biddy bare hands....

phobe · 09-20-2007, 12:42 PM

Well if I want to get damper I think I would definitely choose pissed-on.

seamus · 09-20-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

If you open it up though, you'll see why it's so expensive...there's a miniaturized clone of Chuck Norris holding the piston rod with his iddy biddy bare hands....

What would happen if Chuck Norris had to fight his miniaturized clone?

My mind can't fathom the universal chaos.

phobe · 09-20-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

What would happen if Chuck Norris had to fight his miniaturized clone?

My mind can't fathom the universal chaos.

That's how black holes are created.

bda116 · 09-20-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

That's how black holes are created.

Why, 'cause seamus brought it up?
Racist.

Purpdust · 09-20-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bda116

Why, 'cause seamus brought it up?
Racist.

lol

phobe · 09-20-2007, 01:41 PM

I thought Seamus was Irish?

Baketech · 09-20-2007, 01:48 PM

Is there something here I need to know...

bda116 · 09-20-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Is there something here I need to know...

No.
Go away or I shall taunt you a second time.

08-01-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Ohlins seems to be the default answer but Hyperpro claim their rod damper is speed-sensitive. Cost is similar, with the Ohlins maybe being a bit more. Which is better and why? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

08-01-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
SomeStrangeGuy BMW Snob in Training Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 4,058	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Hyperpro - and only because I had one on my ZX-10 and liked it. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

08-01-2007, 12:46 AM	#3
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro "what I have because I have it" __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

08-01-2007, 02:45 AM	#5
SuperDave Member #300 Join Date: 02-27-2007 Location: WI Bike(s): XB12R, TTR125, H1 Posts: 258	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I've had three Hyperpro dampers. They work well. __________________ Super Dave Rosno Super Dave's Race Against Childhood Cancer Visionsports Riding Schools - Team Visionsports' Racing You can sign up for my email newsletters here...

08-01-2007, 03:55 AM	#7
SuperDave Member #300 Join Date: 02-27-2007 Location: WI Bike(s): XB12R, TTR125, H1 Posts: 258	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I've ridden with both...and others. Honestly, a good damper isn't very noticable. The older style dampers weren't speed sensative. Honestly, my favorite ones are by WER, Works Enduro Rider. They mount out of the way. I don't really like dampers that mount on top as they can be damaged there. Side mounted ones are worse though. Doesn't seem like anything is set up that way anymore. __________________ Super Dave Rosno Super Dave's Race Against Childhood Cancer Visionsports Riding Schools - Team Visionsports' Racing You can sign up for my email newsletters here...

08-01-2007, 09:40 AM	#8
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,778	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I had a hyperpro on my 954 and was happy w/ it. If I were in the market right now I'd be looking very closely at PitBull. The WERA guys love Charlie (the owner). His customer service is second to none (I hear, no experience), and the damper is the rotary style which I think is probably more durable than the piston style. __________________

09-19-2007, 11:08 AM	#9
belowme51 Join Date: 09-04-2007 Age: 27 Bike(s): 03 rc51 Posts: 8	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I just went from a scotts top mount to an Ohlins piston side mount and it I really dont notice the Ohlins like the scotts as far as resistance but the Ohlins really seems to prevent shakes better,almost like it catches the movement sooner. Im very happy with my Ohlins.

09-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,254	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Better mount one of each. It's the only way to be sure. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

09-19-2007, 11:12 PM	#11
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,300 Images: 12	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Scotts here. Got it because BDA likes them so much. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

09-20-2007, 09:54 AM	#12
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 34 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,554	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I like the Ohlins on the Gixxer cause it mounts down out of the way and uses the stock mounts but that does not help you very much I thought you were going to use the stock one? __________________ "And he added that excessive consumerism prompted Canadians and Americans to chase low prices and send manufacturing jobs to China" Mr. Jarislowsky

09-20-2007, 11:45 AM	#13
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,254	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I thought the stock one worked very well on the '07. Of course, Miller is pretty smooth.. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

09-20-2007, 12:10 PM	#14
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,849	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro All advances in OC (oscillation control) should be banned...it's taking all the fun out of riding... I'm using the old-school setup. A round piece of leather sandwiched between two fender washers and adjusted with a bigass wingnut.... In this age of interent bravado, I don't want to be seen riding something that could be construed as a rider aid...it would just be unseemly... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

09-20-2007, 12:22 PM	#17
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,849	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Memories...back when things were exciting... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

09-20-2007, 12:31 PM	#18
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 4,095	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I bought an Ohlins piston-style one. The only downside was that it was quite expensive - around $20,000.00! It did, however, come with a free 1098S. __________________ My Gallery

09-20-2007, 12:34 PM	#19
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,849	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro If you open it up though, you'll see why it's so expensive...there's a miniaturized clone of Chuck Norris holding the piston rod with his iddy biddy bare hands.... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

09-20-2007, 12:42 PM	#20
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Well if I want to get damper I think I would definitely choose pissed-on.

09-20-2007, 01:41 PM	#25
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro I thought Seamus was Irish?

09-20-2007, 01:48 PM	#26
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,849	Re: Dampers: Ohlins VS Hyperpro Is there something here I need to know... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."