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Unstable at High Speed. Has Anybody Fixed This?

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Old Apr 12, 2025 | 09:04 PM
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FYI thread is from 2023.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2025 | 10:50 PM
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Usually, it's the operators that are unstable!

LOL, but seriously...


Often, It's not a single factor that is the causation of instability at "high" speed. It's a number of factors. Just like a "chain of events" the first link (or two) are often over looked because they can be dealt with. It's when these factors become overwhelming that the rider seeks a solution. (Pretty much, what we have here.)



 
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Old Apr 19, 2025 | 11:07 PM
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Posting this for reference, understand the thread is old as ***** at this point. The engine alignment may be off. Enough that it influences the rear shock length causing instability.


An adjustable front engine link and alignment check and adjust seems to be the fix for these issues for most bikes.

 
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