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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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if you have spoke wheels, check the spokes on the back wheel and make sure their not loose. i was getting a bad wobble because mine were loose in the back. tightened them up and was good to go.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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No spokes on the bob, tires look good. Looks like the fall away is the first place to start. Thanks to all for the insight.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Had my bike set at the dealers for fall away and it was worse than before...would start to wobble on fast downhills when I backed out of the throttle...not nice. Spoke to a tech instructor I know and he said he felt the factory spec was on the loose side; try 1/8 turn more on the neck bearing adjustment...bingo; cleared up! (That's AFTER you are sure eveything else is OK, of course)
 
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Old May 30, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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hmmmm, fall away is spot on at 3.25 inches, no cupping, rear tire in alignment. I assume if it was a tire balance issue I would notice it at 60 - 70. I guess I'll keep looking.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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what if you're noticing it at 20-25mph but seems to go away when you apply front brakes???
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by punkmxcn
what if you're noticing it at 20-25mph but seems to go away when you apply front brakes???
fall away adjust i would think
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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At that speed aerodynamics can be a cause too, try pivoting your mirrors while riding see if it goes away. Windshield?, try shifting it around.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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It's not caused by aerodynamics.
 
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Change that front tire! Mine did the same thing, the stock tire is a POS.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Probably checked, but just in case... Low tire pressure can cause a wobble.
 
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