Came here to update- I ordered the part number listed below for the official ktm replacement kit, and it comes with its own instructions. Surprisingly, the instructions state to submerge the damper in an oil bath to bleed it. Worked well albeit messy.

Thanks from Kansas! I picked up one of these and was pretty bummed about the lack of documentation on it.

Hello, I have replaced the o-rings with the original ones but is still leaking on the pivotal axis, I have bought one new from ebay and is also leaking. One guy that is working on a professional suspension shop tells me he had some of these steering dumpers on service and they are crap. Did you have such experience with yours?

Been very curious to what was going on next to my house. Pretty neat. Might have to check it out sometime.

Thanks a lot for you video! Apparently this is a common problem of this damper to be leaking. Could you or maybe someone else tell me if this damper has a free flow for returning to the center or does it have a constant dampening curve? Thanks!

Thanks mate, this is exactly what I was looking for. I've had mine repaired three times and it only lasts a few rides before leaking again. I'm going to try fixing it myself now 👍

Brandon. You didn't have to drill holes to fill it. You just need to reassemble it submerged in oil. In a big bowl. Move the actuator back'n forth till all the bubbles stop. BAM your bled. LOL... But you made it work! Thumbs up for sure.

Thanks for the video this helped me on my rebuild. Just wanted to add that suspension fluid might work better for you, I put 5w redline lightweight suspension fluid in mine and it dampens really well now. I believe most dampers use suspension fluid opposed to fork oil but I could be wrong about these dampers. Anyways, it worked for me.

What kind of computer is on your bike?

Ouch! that was a hard hit. I'm glad you got up.

Bro how are your starts so good? 😂🔥

Hiya Brandon, this is super helpful. I’m actually going for a thinner oil than standard and I’ll be getting enough to put in a clean oil bath, then save the rest for something else after I have refilled and bled it. Brilliant stuff, truly informative and clearly explained. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Good video! Keep it up!

Thanks for uploading the video Brandon. Apologies for not seeing it earlier, I could have provided you with the official KTM documentation for it. If you type in the KTM Powerparts number of 77012005050 into here www.ktm.com/en-us/service/manuals.html you will find the procedure for replacing the O rings and bleeding the damper in a bath of oil. I only discovered this after spending ages online trying to find some information when I came to overhaul mine.

if you like heavy breathing you are gonna love this video

Thank you Brand for your video!! It is the only one in youtube.Recently I bought a used damper and it loses oil.... I have one question, can a I bleed the system without your holes? I think that I have to do inside a bucket with oil...

Nice holeshot!!

Couple of nice off line pass!! Love that stuff.

My bike blew up on my second lap smh

Excellent video, thanks a lot! Just to confirm: instead of drilling out the top of the body to fill the damper you recommend removing the knob, submerging the body and then bleeding it via moving the lever back and forth? My repair kit will arrive in a week and I want to know if I can avoid drilling into the body. Thanks!

This video was very helpful, I have the exact same damper with the exact same issue. Thanks for posting!

Great start. It was stacked on Saturday.

That looks like a very nice property.

Great riding! Be careful or they might bump you up a class. 👍

Nice riding in those tough conditions! Sand turns are my nemesis and you ride through them great.

The guy out front is in no way a D class rider.

you were going at a good pace and I saw you make that pass😂 it was a lot of fun

Hi Brandon - for future reference the damper is made by WP and there should be a seal/o ring kit for it KTM part#77012005050 the o ring kit comes with instructions for disassembly /assembly. cheers

I wish I could be out there riding instead of working weekends.

No worries, my girlfriend passed you at 9:05, we all got our start somewhere, I remain humble and remember the days of old! Keep at it and you’ll be riding the pro class in a couple of years.

Dude, you are crazy, I can’t believe you’re going that fast in the woods

Well poop! The video quality still doesn't look that good, I guess I'll process the future videos through the video editor, or try tweeking it somehow.

Congrats on finishing your first race. I used to race CMRA also but went to TORCS in search of cheaper racing and I’m faster on the dirt than I ever was on asphalt. I’m number 273, if you see me at the races feel free to stop and say hi and ask any questions you have.

Glad you got to come ride!