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Old 09-27-2010, 02:53 AM
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I'm noticing my front end wobbling a bit when I'm riding with my lady behind me.

Normally I can easily brake and scoot up between some cars to get the the front of the line when I am riding solo, but I find that I am getting some wobble while riding two up.

Will a fork brace or steering stabilizer help with this?
 
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:03 AM
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How many miles on her (the bike of course lol!), and do you change the air pressure when riding 2 up. Is the OL heavy,and does she move around alot or sit nice and straight behind you?
 
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IS your steering head properly adjusted?
 
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My ex-wife caused the bike to wobble quite a bit. She was kinda nervous and would fidget a lot. So, I dumped/exchanged her for a more bike-friendly lady. Current wife never causes a wobble when we ride two up (which is not very often lately because she rides her own most of the time).
 
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Sounds like a good performance upgrade! I'm guessing you can't put it in the "Under $50 thread"

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My ex-wife caused the bike to wobble quite a bit. She was kinda nervous and would fidget a lot. So, I dumped/exchanged her for a more bike-friendly lady. Current wife never causes a wobble when we ride two up (which is not very often lately because she rides her own most of the time).
 
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:47 AM
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Sounds like a good performance upgrade! I'm guessing you can't put it in the "Under $50 thread"

Now that's funny! No, it was slightly over fifty bucks for that upgrade! Cost me a house, half my pension, all my savings, two cars, thousands in attorney fees, and on and on and on.... Still worth every penny though!
 
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I'm noticing my front end wobbling a bit when I'm riding with my lady behind me.

Normally I can easily brake and scoot up between some cars to get the the front of the line when I am riding solo, but I find that I am getting some wobble while riding two up...
You need more rear tire pressure, riding 2-up. Also check alignment.
 
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Originally Posted by rh8234
My ex-wife caused the bike to wobble quite a bit. She was kinda nervous and would fidget a lot. So, I dumped/exchanged her for a more bike-friendly lady. Current wife never causes a wobble when we ride two up (which is not very often lately because she rides her own most of the time).
ROFLMAO.......
 
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:58 AM
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also check your shocks, be sure they are set at the same point
 
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Check your spokes.
 


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