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Old 06-24-2012, 04:07 PM
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So my 07 train started to develop this up and down wobble. its weird, ive been on many bikes and never felt anything like this. it comes and goes, it happens around 45-50 mph and its not a side to side wobble it for sure feels like the frame is bouncing up and down a bit. now when my girl is on the back the wobble seems to go away. Ive check my front spokes...ive checked the fall away. i kinda think its in the neck bearings as when i first got my bike it would make a clunk when i hit a bump. the dealer adjusted the bearings and it was better but now this up and down wobble is pissing me off. any thoughts?? thanks guys
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 06:49 PM
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It feels like the neck is going up and down really fast. it happens for say 3 seconds then goes away for like 10 seconds then comes and goes. Ive had this thing on the jack so many times I dont know what to do other than take it to the dealer and get screwed. anyone ever experience this feeling?
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 08:23 PM
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Have to ask- tires balanced? Cupped? When up on the lift, does the wheel spin true? How are the wheel bearings?
 
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the rear was new last year...spins free and true...the front is still in good shape not cupped and it also spins free and true.
 
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Front wheel suspendened, does it turn side to side smooth or is there any kind of catching or chattering? I'm thinking worn neck bearings, or lose neck bolt.
 
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the fork movement seems smooth.
 
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