My Front End Wobbles!! - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Elvis · 09-03-2008, 01:19 AM

these guys have to loosen up a bit!

[quote=tallannie;493330]Ahhh ! yes ! that happens to me every time I ride..... OH WAIT ! you are talking about the motorcycle !

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Originally Posted by clockdaddy

My Front End Wobbles !
This wobble was really quite noticible especially when decellerating and doesn't go away at any speed.

This wobble is quite signifiant! Riding with one hand at sixty mph, you can feel the back & forth wobble.
Have any of you run into this problem?
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**inspiron** · 09-03-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tallannie

you guys are such eager technicians that you cannot even acknowledge my humor?

When I saw the title of this thread, my first thought was "well, some time in the gym might help."

TFee3 · 09-04-2008, 09:35 PM

clockdaddy - The LC1500/C90 forum guys say that usually, at 12k, the head bearings are going bad, and they should either be replaced or adjusted. My C90T (Intruder in disguise) has 18,500 miles on it, and I've noticed they're a little loose. If anyone tells you that cruisers all have a wobble, that's crazy. The only time mine has wobbled is when my front tire is low. If you've tried adjusting pressure, then I would recommend that as others have told you, change dealers, and when you find a good one, have him change the head bearings. Other than low tire pressure, that's usually the problem.

Ted San Antonio · 09-09-2008, 04:34 AM

The way I understand it is the bearings wear and there is no way to tighten them. Only thing is to replace them with a tapered bearing that you can torque. I am seeing the same problem starting on my 05 c90. Here is a web site that make the replacements needed. You might find a cycle shop in your area that carries them.Vendor is called All Balls and I've heard good things about their products. Hope this helps. All Balls Products

09-02-2008, 07:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
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09-04-2008, 09:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
TFee3 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T Location: Gravois Mills MO Posts: 217	clockdaddy - The LC1500/C90 forum guys say that usually, at 12k, the head bearings are going bad, and they should either be replaced or adjusted. My C90T (Intruder in disguise) has 18,500 miles on it, and I've noticed they're a little loose. If anyone tells you that cruisers all have a wobble, that's crazy. The only time mine has wobbled is when my front tire is low. If you've tried adjusting pressure, then I would recommend that as others have told you, change dealers, and when you find a good one, have him change the head bearings. Other than low tire pressure, that's usually the problem.

09-09-2008, 04:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
Ted San Antonio Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Bike: Suzuki c90 Posts: 3	The way I understand it is the bearings wear and there is no way to tighten them. Only thing is to replace them with a tapered bearing that you can torque. I am seeing the same problem starting on my 05 c90. Here is a web site that make the replacements needed. You might find a cycle shop in your area that carries them.Vendor is called All Balls and I've heard good things about their products. Hope this helps. All Balls Products

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