GPR V5 Stabilizer - Review and Install

#GPR #Stabilizer #SteeringDampers
I currently own 3 GPR V4 stabilizers and I just received a new V5 unit. I love these steering dampers! You can mount them without drilling, and they can be adjusted on the fly while you are ridding, and most importantly, you can service them yourself. If you live in the United States, it’s an easy process to ship your steering damper back to GPR for servicing, but it’s a bit more complicated for everyone else. Therefore, having the option to service the steering damper yourself is a big bonus. It’s also nice to have a unit that can be ported to a different bike when or if needed. You simply need to purchase a new mounting kit, and you get to leverage your initial investment by only having to buy the brackets required to secure your stabilizer in place.

The customer support at GPR is simply OUTSTANDING; pick up the phone and call them. They are very good at answering questions and providing advice, and most of the time, the products are shipped almost instantly.

Tools required to service the GPR (V4 or V5) stabilizer:
- T15 Torx socket
- 3/64” Allen wrench
- O ring pick
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Clip removal pliers

I preferred to use the syringe from my Motion Pro - Fork Oil Level Tool to fill the fluid in the stabilizer, but you can also use a squeeze bottle with a sharp tip if you have one (I used a squeeze bottle from a Scotts rebuild kit in the past and that worked quite well too)

Tools required for the installation will vary based on the make and model of your bike. The most challenging item to find is a socket that will be big enough to remove the stem nut or bolt from your upper triple. You will also need a 5mm Allen wrench to secure the bolts provided from GPR (at least that is the case for my R6 and my R3).

In the first video, I am talking about the various oil weight required based on the model of your GPR damper. In my case, I decided to go with the Motul FORK OIL EXPERT 15W. Make sure you have plenty of rags or paper towel and some surface/brake cleaner to clean the unit after you flushed the fluid.

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[itchEhat]

Cool video. I have been wanting a Stabilizer for my Fz 09 for a while now. The new Stabilizer looks like it’s everything I could want

[christopherjennings]

Question: How much effort does it take to turn the knob. Mine on a DR650 seems to turn without any friction whatsoever, and no positive "clicks"

[nguyenloc]

Hello, can you feel the significant difference between the levels? My v5 is not much, don’t if it is a normal thing

[jonathanzapf]

How does it work. Like lower the number means? An higher the number means??

[gaddy]

Hey man thanks for making this video..! I purchased the V4 for my Gen 2 Hayabusa and the V5 was sent instead. Not sure if I lucked up by getting a (supposedly) better newer model stabilizer but I'm looking forward to installing and trying it out..

[AaronWhitt]

I’m looking to purchase one for my R6. I’ve read that the older versions were known to leak fluid. Do you know if the issue has been corrected on the V5?