I purchased the Ohlins Steering Damper BMW S1000RR / HP4 2012-2019 and by mixing and matching the stock spacer and foam seals got a pretty good fit without needing to find a different spacer. Just added a washer to fine tune the length of the stock spacer on the center post. The adjustment knob goes on the left side. Thanks for all your videos on my favorite bike.
@@davetrueman2240it's the same as mine. Why not go with the newer 2022 s1000rr damper? They have a different part number on their site. Have any photos of the damper installed? Sorry for the bother and thx for the reply
Hi Bill, great video once again! I would like to understand if there was any steering lock limitation with this SD installed. Was it possible to steer in each direction without loading up the SD? I understand from Brocks that the SD has 70mm of travel and is 242mm long. Just wondered if you could vouch for it not restricting steering lock?
Like your videos! My 2022 S1000R is arriving in two weeks. Noticed in your video, you have attached a transparent tank pad/grip? Where can we get those?
Hey Bill- how do you think the Bitubo compares to the Hyperpro on the XR? On either of those, which one offers the least damping on setting 1? Looking for a damper that I can essentially turn off for motogymkhana type of riding but then back up to normal for higher speeds.
@@Dabwell Hmm, can't seem to find it any more. @Bill Has it been removed? There were issues with product details and quality control and some design issues. There was a thing happening between Bill and the owner of SCP so he decided to go with something different.
@@SteinerSE gotcha I had seen the issue with the Ducati but hadn’t seen him post about issues with the s1000r can. Only reason I ask is that I have a 2022 s1000r with a sc can
You went to all this touble to replace the oem with that Bitubo. Why not get an ohlins and be done with it? It's about the same work you did and i imagine there is someone for sure who has done that. Just get an ohlins with the same mm travel and done! Also its about the same price as the bitubo and looks a lot better, probably works better as well.
@@CaliMotoTV I mean come on… one time bmw decided not to use brembo and ohlins, and all of the components failed and got recalled. S1000rr got both steering damper and calipers recall. Also some bikes got faulty rear shocks and changed them in the warranty.That never happened to companies who chose brembo and ohlins, and happens way to often too companies with other parts😂
I have those CRG Arrows on my 22' S1000R and they work better than the rabbit ears IMO as I can see totally behind me. The only issue with this bike and I think any mirrors is the vibrations in the bars which causes some blurriness but for checks and looking behind you while your at a stop, it works great. Just keep in mind objects are closer than they appear on these as well.
@@5e11even check the tightness of all of the screws on the CRG Arrows mirrors. If they are properly snug, you should be able to see clearly. I have them on multiple bikes and they are very clear.
@@_johnm I honestly think it's how vibey the S1000R bars are. My hands go kinda numb riding this bike and I am not death gripping it or anything. It is a known issues with S1000 line. I have the CRG Arrows on my MT-09 and those are clear with no issues at all.
why do you need it? and do you really need it? Bitubo is a good italian company and did the job very well but I'm afraid the problem is not the bike...just tested my s1000r 2021 on cremona circuit in italy and the bike feel good in standard setting on high speed turn (over 150 kmh) and I'm a low level rider...you did a very fantastic job in your video and I saw them every time but I'm afraid you spend money for nothing...why don't you replace rear sets instead of steering dumper? you could push with your legs on turn and have a better feedback and feeling...dumper is the last component to change...compliment again for the video
It's not really about the corner itself but more so about the corner exit. Would very much prefer not to get tank slappers especially on the street when hitting bumps. Also, per your own statement, it maybe fine for a lower level rider, but at out pace / weight / preference in riding style it was necessary.
I think the replace of the damper will not help you and you will loose the natural agility speed of the bike. After a placebo effect the risk will be to come back on a setting very closed to the original one. In daily use damper and rearset could not be used.... I have a different opinion on track days: before the damber there is a big necessity to replace the foot pad because with the original one you can not push with legs. The bike is a wonderful all round use friendly bike very different to the italians V4. Compliments again for your videos...very interesting to watch very good work💪
I purchased the Ohlins Steering Damper BMW S1000RR / HP4 2012-2019 and by mixing and matching the stock spacer and foam seals got a pretty good fit without needing to find a different spacer. Just added a washer to fine tune the length of the stock spacer on the center post. The adjustment knob goes on the left side. Thanks for all your videos on my favorite bike.
👀👀👀 Crafty. Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi Dave. What year is your s1000r? I want to buy the ohlins damper but I'm afraid it won't fit. why not purchase the 2020- s1000rr ohlins damper?
Hi @davetrueman2240 sry I forgot to tag you
Mine is same as Bill's a 2022
@@PedroSantos-sg9gz
@@davetrueman2240it's the same as mine. Why not go with the newer 2022 s1000rr damper? They have a different part number on their site. Have any photos of the damper installed? Sorry for the bother and thx for the reply
Hi Bill, great video once again! I would like to understand if there was any steering lock limitation with this SD installed. Was it possible to steer in each direction without loading up the SD? I understand from Brocks that the SD has 70mm of travel and is 242mm long. Just wondered if you could vouch for it not restricting steering lock?
Almost 2 years later and still no official replacement from Ohlins or Bitubo.. come on aftermarket it's just some spacers!
How about that, I thought I was crazy lol
Hey Bill! Thank you for the video! What is the tail light/ license plate mount?? It looks cool. Lmk. Thanks!
Like your videos! My 2022 S1000R is arriving in two weeks. Noticed in your video, you have attached a transparent tank pad/grip? Where can we get those?
Stompgrip
Whats wrong with the factory one? I love my 22 s1000rr so much
Does your bike suffer from high speed wobbles like alot have reported?
Do you think Ohlins will work? On 2022 s1000r ?
Can we get the link to buy this?
Nice Bill, does the new damper handle the bike better in curves and high speeds?
We will be testing it out this Monday at Buttonwillow!
Looking forward 👍
Hey Bill- how do you think the Bitubo compares to the Hyperpro on the XR? On either of those, which one offers the least damping on setting 1? Looking for a damper that I can essentially turn off for motogymkhana type of riding but then back up to normal for higher speeds.
Not sure sorry.
Why did you decide to get rid of the sc project can?
Multiple recent videos about it.
@@SteinerSE bro where
@@Dabwell Hmm, can't seem to find it any more. @Bill Has it been removed?
There were issues with product details and quality control and some design issues. There was a thing happening between Bill and the owner of SCP so he decided to go with something different.
@@SteinerSE gotcha I had seen the issue with the Ducati but hadn’t seen him post about issues with the s1000r can. Only reason I ask is that I have a 2022 s1000r with a sc can
@@Dabwell wait, do I have them confused? Better get it from the man himself and not trust my word for it.
How much did that help? I get mean wobbles a lot on mine with the stock damper
100% fixed it
You went to all this touble to replace the oem with that Bitubo. Why not get an ohlins and be done with it? It's about the same work you did and i imagine there is someone for sure who has done that. Just get an ohlins with the same mm travel and done! Also its about the same price as the bitubo and looks a lot better, probably works better as well.
Not everything has to always be ohlins.
@@CaliMotoTV I mean come on… one time bmw decided not to use brembo and ohlins, and all of the components failed and got recalled. S1000rr got both steering damper and calipers recall. Also some bikes got faulty rear shocks and changed them in the warranty.That never happened to companies who chose brembo and ohlins, and happens way to often too companies with other parts😂
I had the ohlins on back order for over a month, I've heard very good things about the Bitubo dampers so I figured I'd give it a shot.
@@CaliMotoTV oh, that’s a different story then.
Mirrors look good. How well do they function for rear view?
I’m wondering what set he’s using?
@@xxdimmuxx Looks like the CRG Arrow. Seems like he doesn't but crap parts and these are the best quality on the market.
I have those CRG Arrows on my 22' S1000R and they work better than the rabbit ears IMO as I can see totally behind me. The only issue with this bike and I think any mirrors is the vibrations in the bars which causes some blurriness but for checks and looking behind you while your at a stop, it works great. Just keep in mind objects are closer than they appear on these as well.
@@5e11even check the tightness of all of the screws on the CRG Arrows mirrors. If they are properly snug, you should be able to see clearly. I have them on multiple bikes and they are very clear.
@@_johnm I honestly think it's how vibey the S1000R bars are. My hands go kinda numb riding this bike and I am not death gripping it or anything. It is a known issues with S1000 line. I have the CRG Arrows on my MT-09 and those are clear with no issues at all.
why do you need it? and do you really need it? Bitubo is a good italian company and did the job very well but I'm afraid the problem is not the bike...just tested my s1000r 2021 on cremona circuit in italy and the bike feel good in standard setting on high speed turn (over 150 kmh) and I'm a low level rider...you did a very fantastic job in your video and I saw them every time but I'm afraid you spend money for nothing...why don't you replace rear sets instead of steering dumper? you could push with your legs on turn and have a better feedback and feeling...dumper is the last component to change...compliment again for the video
It's not really about the corner itself but more so about the corner exit. Would very much prefer not to get tank slappers especially on the street when hitting bumps.
Also, per your own statement, it maybe fine for a lower level rider, but at out pace / weight / preference in riding style it was necessary.
I think the replace of the damper will not help you and you will loose the natural agility speed of the bike. After a placebo effect the risk will be to come back on a setting very closed to the original one. In daily use damper and rearset could not be used.... I have a different opinion on track days: before the damber there is a big necessity to replace the foot pad because with the original one you can not push with legs. The bike is a wonderful all round use friendly bike very different to the italians V4. Compliments again for your videos...very interesting to watch very good work💪