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New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2016 10:07 pm
by 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

Re: New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2016 10:49 pm
by CHRIS in MARGATE
I'm pretty certain it is the resistance of the pull on the damper and not the push that is important.

Re: New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2016 12:13 am
by 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.

Re: New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2016 6:08 pm
by 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

Re: New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 6:51 am
by 507VBH
Scootopia stuff is normally pretty good so I will give them a ring.

Cheers

Re: New front dampers not the same!

PostPosted: Mon May 23, 2016 7:28 pm
by 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!