First, I'm no pro, just a C-class weekend warrior that's been riding for about 3 years now, so take this info for what you will:

I finally got to get out and ride for the first time with the new Precision Racing stabilizer on Saturday. The install was pretty straight forward, only took about 30 minutes. That was taking my time and there were really no real surprises. Just of course make sure to check the full range of movement, stop to stop to make sure nothing is binding. The directions included are pretty good, and include some pictures. It was a much easier install then a Denton. The contact area between the frame and the main bracket is kind of small and there are some grooves cut in the bracket so I first wrapped the frame rails with some silicone tape to help the bracket grab without digging into my frame. I didn't take a pic, but in this picture from their website you can see what I'm referring to, where the mounting bracket attaches to the frame on each side of the stabilizer body:



The big feature touted by this unit is the seperate adjustments for the center and the sides. This is definitely legit and not just a marketing thing. Turning the center adjust screw and the side adjust screw definitely effect the center and sides seperately. The adjustment screw on the front is the center and the screw on the back is for the side adjustment. Based on the recommendations included with the unit, I set it up 12 notches out on the center and 14 on the sides. I didn't feel it doing a whole lot, I could tell it was on there, but wanted it to be doing more. We stopped and I decided to crank it down to 6 in the center. Huge difference, too much actually. It was defintely taking extra effort to get the bars started turning at all from straight, then they would give because I still had the sides on 14. I kept tweaking it and finally settled on 8 in the center and around 10 1/2 on the sides and it really started working great.

One of the best things about it is that it is truely adjustable, moving the adjustement screws actually makes a difference and since they are screws, it's pretty much infinitely adjustable. Also, you can easily turn them with only your fingers while your wearing gloves, so no breaking out tools. You can go from pretty much zero dampning to so stiff you can't turn the bars at all. If you want just a little more, or little less, you can turn them 1/2 or even 1/4 of a notch at a time. One of the things I've heard about the WER was that even all the way up wasn't enough for some people, there's no way that would be possible with this unit. Like I said, on 6 it took a solid extra effort to get the bars started turning, I can't imagine what it would be like on 3 or 4. If you like to tweak and fine tune, you'll love how adjustable this unit is.

The only other stabilizer that I have a lot of experience with is a Denton, and this unit is far superior. The biggest difference is in the total feel and how smooth it is. With the Denton, it always seemed like a trade off, you pay for better straight line stability with stiffer steering in turns. With this one I definitely felt like there was more of a balance, I could get the straight line stability without too much addition steering effort. In terms of the Denton, when it was new(they seem to start fading pretty quick), I would say it was like having it on five in staight line, but only on two as far as addition steering effort. And it felt much much smoother then the Denton in both situations. Of course it does cost 3x as much as the Denton, so in a way it's not that fair of a comparison, but unfortunely I don't have a lot of experience with the WER or GPR.

So far I'm happy with it. I guess no stabilizer is intelligent enough yet to know the difference between the wheels trying to turn on their own from hitting something and you turning them on purpose, but this unit does a good job of adding stability without a ton of additional steering effort, which I guess is all you can ask.

Just an FYI, I am still on stock shocks, so they were doing a pretty good job of beating me up all day. Once I get some aftermarket on there very soon, I have a feeling the feel and performance will get even better. Here's there website for more info:

http://www.precision-rp.com/

HOLY SMOKES BATMAN $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...thanks for the review though, i was considering it if it was $300 or under

Awesome review... Just curious to wat the price was on that bad boy again.. seems to be worth the bills.... by the sounds of it youd have to go thur 3 or 4 dentons... to keep the utility, but atleast the settings work and such on this, sounds really good, the main question i have is.... would u buy another one?



Ry

They retail for $485 but when they start shipping to the Dealers (1 of them being me... :D ) i can hook up the Members here.....

Great Review....

I really didn't pay much attention to it when I rode your quad on Sat., I would say once you get the Elka's installed, its going to be even sweeter.

We'll..I broke down and ordered the Precision dampner about 3 weeks ago, I absolutely love it. Like Remlapr said, the dual adjustments sold me on this unit. I set the center very stiff, and the sides slightly less. The real test was over at Hatfield last weekend, at Bear Wallow (which is very rocky in sections). There were a few times I was preparing for the bars to be ripped out of my hands, but the jolt was barely felt.
I had an SRP (Muscle) dampner before this unit. It was good for about 3 races, then it really started to fade. The Precision is supposed to last much longer before it needs a rebuild, so time will tell.

Who did u order it through ??? MSI Racing ?

When will that be????

I bought one also after I though I blew out my PEP, and I will tell you right now, it is worth its money. in the practice I went out and had it set like the papers said to set it and it was WAY to soft in the center and sides. Went back to the trailer and firmed it up went back out for moto 1 and it ate every thing up! It was making up for my poorly dialed in Elka long travels! I am glad I bought it. I owe Tyler a big THANKS for that one!

I have to order more....

im out of the TRX Dampers and have 1 yfz one left...

Ne one wanting one let me know...

PS.... Brad... you are VERY WELCOME....

Let me know when you get one for a 450r

I will Get back with ya... and i might bring up to dreyers for....

Heres mine....

Just don't let that Twin guy have it

... Ill hide it from Him and Kim...

Hey Tyler one of my buddies taht ride dirt bike LOVES that dampner. He couldnt believe how stiff and sock you can make it so easly.

I will be honest with people here if you are in the market for a damner, talk to Tyler. This thing is WELL worth its money! I think that this dampner saved my skin from 2 NASTY close calls.

Add me to the happy Precision customer list. Big money, but worth it. As everyone else has stated, it is very tunable and you can feel it when you make a change. I thought the instructions were very straight forward and easy to understand. Great Piece for any serious rider!

i have mine adjusted so it adds no extra steering effort. the thing with these is you dont need to feel it working....but its there. this spring in a gncc race i apparently hit a stump going about 35 mph i never seen with my left front wheel. it flipped my bike end over end and i had zero strain to my left or right wrist at all !! got right back up i was a little shaken as i never even saw it. expensive .......but saves in pain and doctor bills !! your call

I'm getting one here soon, can't wait!!

I was able to get a Precision thru a site sponsor for a great price and couldn't be happier with it. Install was quick/easy, quality/fit/finish are excellent, adjustment is quick/easy, and it works wonders. 4 hours of hard riding used to beat me up due to the bars being ripped from my hands (especially with +2 arms) but not any more. Yes, they are expensive but worth the money when you consider how much they improve your ability to ride better/longer. I actually met the owner of Precision when I was out riding last month and he is a super nice guy. Very down-to-earth and family-oriented person that personally rides/tests the product.