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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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I have been noticing that when I let off the gas at 30-40mph im getting some head shake? I have checked the torque on everything up front and its all to spec? Has anyone else experienced this?
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Would a lower fork brace help? I have 11.5" Works shocks but dont think this should make any diff.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Steering head or cylinder head?
Not sure what to tell you about steering head shake, I've never been through that
Motor shake could very well be settling of the front isolator
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Its steering shake. Only lasts for a few seconds. Just cant figure it out. Maybe its normal? Anyone else notice this?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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You may be noticing the increase in vibrations at idle rpm vs when you had the gas...If that's not it then take it back and let a mechanic figure it out.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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I would start by checking the steering head bearings, and then the wheel bearings.When you spin the wheel make sure the tyre is sitting true with no runout.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Sorry i meant wheel balance and not wheel bearings although they could be an unlikely culprit.
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Thanks guys. Im gonna look it over one more time and then just take it in....Its under warranty just have to pull the PCIII off as the dick at the stealer told me it voids the warranty.
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Funny the bike runs night and day better than their stage 1 download but the PC will void the warranty?? What a joke! Bet the motor will last longer with a PC than the Stage 1 download.
 
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