New front dampers not the same!

[507VBH]

Hi,

Just bought a Scootopia front damper kit for my Li series 2. While playing around with them I noticed that the bump resistance of one unit is much less than the other. However the rebound force is pretty similar. I'm a bit worried about there being a significant difference between the two dampers and this messing up the suspension.

Is this normal?

Cheers

[CHRIS in MARGATE]

I'm pretty certain it is the resistance of the pull on the damper and not the push that is important.

[Warkton Tornado No.1]

I agree with Chris that the damping is on the rebound & the primary function, but, all the same, I’d be looking for ‘balance’ & it would be something you would expect from new kit.

I would ask Scootopia what they think. They have a good reputation & I’m sure they will react accordingly.

[Scooterslag]

My scootopia dampers have been on my scoot for nearly a year now, never noticed any such issues, maybe you've got a duff pair, give them a call, they're really sound blokes. Paul

[507VBH]

Scootopia stuff is normally pretty good so I will give them a ring.

Cheers

[507VBH]

I happened to be at Urban Scooters in Birmingham and showed the dampers to Danny (the Vespa man). He said one is knackered.

Back to Scootopia now!