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mfifyguy · 08-11-2008, 04:18 PM

hello all. Ok so I'm on a bile trip up here in orgeon. But I have a problem. Seems at the speed of about 35 if I let go of the bars my handlebars and wheel starts to shake and wobble. And ideas on what could be causeing this? I'm still on my trip and could use some feedback. Thanks guys!

I and there is a windshield on the bike too. Don't know yet If that's causing it

**drgibson** · 08-11-2008, 04:29 PM

Could be tire pressure, or the tires, weight distribution, tightness of the stem nut... and that's just for starters.

Breeze · 08-11-2008, 04:37 PM

It is most likely due to cupping in the front tire. All front M/C tires will eventually fall prey to this. So-no more "look ma no hands" for you, buddy

If you are carrying luggage on the back of the bike this can happen also because of the change in the center of gravity. I recently expierienced this phenomenon on a recent M/C camping trip. I was carrying about 60lbs of gear and the wobble was awful, but only really when I let go of the grips. My gear was stacked pretty high, though.

dr.jhmm · 08-11-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mfifyguy

hello all. Ok so I'm on a bile trip up here in orgeon. But I have a problem. Seems at the speed of about 35 if I let go of the bars my handlebars and wheel starts to shake and wobble. And ideas on what could be causeing this? I'm still on my trip and could use some feedback. Thanks guys!

I and there is a windshield on the bike too. Don't know yet If that's causing it

Davecm203 · 08-11-2008, 05:57 PM

You could have lost a wheel weight also.

dr.jhmm · 08-11-2008, 05:58 PM

un fortunaly it's all it starts with loose stering stem barrings then several factors come into play. first weight distributaion on the bike pasanger on or off .under flated tire, loose stem barrings, cuped tire. all need to be addressed to fix the problem.new tire will work for a while. inflating to 2 to 4 lbs over std. psi will help. { but you will have to get a new tire,inflate it properly for load ,tighten stem barrings to stop the problem.]

mfifyguy · 08-11-2008, 06:59 PM

hey thanks guys! I really apriciate it. I'm stopped over at a rest stop now. And I do have about 60 pounds of gear on the back. So I'll check it all. Any other thoughts put them up.
Thanks!

Breeze · 08-11-2008, 07:59 PM

It's the gear, I would bet on it

womper · 08-14-2008, 05:44 AM

i had massive wobbles when i did my trip... i had a big load...

now, i barely notice the wobble and can do the 'look ma no hands'
with a load, couldn't...

mfifyguy · 08-17-2008, 09:39 PM

ok well just a recap. I'm back now. It was the load on the bike. Now I'm all back to the custom look and I can do the no hands thing again.

we did 1430 miles up to the top of orgeon. Right along the west coast. So thanks guys for your input.

womper · 08-17-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mfifyguy

ok well just a recap. I'm back now. It was the load on the bike. Now I'm all back to the custom look and I can do the no hands thing again.

we did 1430 miles up to the top of orgeon. Right along the west coast. So thanks guys for your input.

the whole time on my trip i thought something bad would happen and was freaking out a bit... still wobbling a tiny bit but i think i'll ignore it unless it gets a lot worse

any pics or trip report of oregon?

mfifyguy · 08-18-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by womper

any pics or trip report of oregon?

Yea sure I have lots of pictures. I'm a bit busy right now but I'll post a new thread soon when I can get them all together.

08-11-2008, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
mfifyguy Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: Suzuki m50 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 180	front wheel wobble! NEED YOUR HELP! hello all. Ok so I'm on a bile trip up here in orgeon. But I have a problem. Seems at the speed of about 35 if I let go of the bars my handlebars and wheel starts to shake and wobble. And ideas on what could be causeing this? I'm still on my trip and could use some feedback. Thanks guys! I and there is a windshield on the bike too. Don't know yet If that's causing it

08-11-2008, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Could be tire pressure, or the tires, weight distribution, tightness of the stem nut... and that's just for starters. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

08-11-2008, 05:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Davecm203 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 1,103	You could have lost a wheel weight also. __________________

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08-11-2008, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	It is most likely due to cupping in the front tire. All front M/C tires will eventually fall prey to this. So-no more "look ma no hands" for you, buddy If you are carrying luggage on the back of the bike this can happen also because of the change in the center of gravity. I recently expierienced this phenomenon on a recent M/C camping trip. I was carrying about 60lbs of gear and the wobble was awful, but only really when I let go of the grips. My gear was stacked pretty high, though.

08-11-2008, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
dr.jhmm Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 8 HONDAs,3 KAWS Location: oklahoma Posts: 3	un fortunaly it's all it starts with loose stering stem barrings then several factors come into play. first weight distributaion on the bike pasanger on or off .under flated tire, loose stem barrings, cuped tire. all need to be addressed to fix the problem.new tire will work for a while. inflating to 2 to 4 lbs over std. psi will help. { but you will have to get a new tire,inflate it properly for load ,tighten stem barrings to stop the problem.]

08-11-2008, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
mfifyguy Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: Suzuki m50 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 180	hey thanks guys! I really apriciate it. I'm stopped over at a rest stop now. And I do have about 60 pounds of gear on the back. So I'll check it all. Any other thoughts put them up. Thanks!

08-11-2008, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Breeze Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 278	It's the gear, I would bet on it

08-17-2008, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
mfifyguy Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: Suzuki m50 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 180	ok well just a recap. I'm back now. It was the load on the bike. Now I'm all back to the custom look and I can do the no hands thing again. we did 1430 miles up to the top of orgeon. Right along the west coast. So thanks guys for your input.

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