Hi, I have a Pro race Sprint steering damper on the 996s and it appears to be leaking oil at the adjustment end. I have had look on the Sprint website and they no longer repair these, discontinued 6 years ago. Done a search and even found on a Triumph site that these are not serviceable. Anyone know any where else that can service it or would any damper service center be able to do it ?
Cheers , I did look at them but for some reason I did not think they did Sprint, obviously I misread.
It didn’t seem to mention any make unlike the others I found which only seem to do Ohlins and K-Tech. Might be worth a call. If all else fails, I have a good used Hyper Pro for sale, https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/hyperpro-rsc-steering-damper.78207/ Andy
Hi I do spring steering dampers www.KRG-Motorcycles.co.uk I also do Ohlins, Ktech Hyperpro and pretty much any others that are serviceable .
You could always buy a lovely Ohlins damper, https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/numerous-parts.79091/
Do you have a picture of it? I'm unfamiliar with that particular damper but I have rebuilt dampers for a living for quite a few years. I have successfully rebuilt standard Ducati 748/9xx steering dampers and yours seems to be of similar construction.
Here is a picture and of where there is a small amount of oil, I did clean as it was on the underside of the body so not sure if this is new or was missed and it not been ridden or moved for a week. I guess it would leak more with more aggressive movement. I will take it out and see what happens.
When they leak they usually don't fix them self. On a pressurised damper a small leak might not have any negative effect for a long time but on a through rod damper like this it's a problem right away. From the look it's similar but easier to fix than the standard damper as the ends appear to be screwed in. I can talk you through the process if you want to have a go yourself or I can fix it for you if you cover postage, oil and seals etc. I don't have access to a Dyno to check it afterwards but I doubt this type ever sees a Dyno as it doesn't see the high frequency input that wheel suspension deals with. If it feels right it's I'd say 99 percent it's going to be right.
