Steering Damper for Kawasaki ZX-6R: Racing Spec
This steering damper is built for the Kawasaki ZX-6R and supplied to a written specification, so the part that comes off the line in the next order matches the one you approved. Fitment, base material and finish are fixed before sampling starts — that is what keeps the racing spec programme stable once it moves from first order to repeat order.
Most buyers come to us after something went wrong: a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are avoidable when the specification is written down before bulk and the approved sample is kept as the reference.
Specification
| Part | Steering Damper |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
| Version | Racing Spec |
| Base material | Reinforced Nylon |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
What decides whether it lasts
- Material — Reinforced Nylon is the base; treat any substitution as a new approval.
- Hardness and heat treatment — recorded per lot, not per batch of paperwork.
- Fitment tolerance — checked on the actual Kawasaki ZX-6R mounting, not on a catalogue drawing.
- Finish — powder coating holds up where the machine sees salt, mud and daily washing.
- Packing — individual packing plus inner cartons sized for the workshop bench.
Processes used on this line
- powder coating
- electroplating
- gravity casting
- assembly line testing
- laser cutting
- ultrasonic cleaning
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The racing spec build is the one most often ordered for off-road trails. Riders also fit it for mining sites, coastal delivery, wet weather riding, track days.
Ordering
- Confirm the model year and frame number before ordering.
- Approve a sample made from the actual bulk material.
- Fix the packing and marking at quotation stage.
- Book inspection before the balance payment, not after it.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 1000 pieces per line.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
