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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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My train has 6500 Miles Just two days ago I noticed its bouncing alot. While on the freeway around 65-70 mph it bounces like crazy what could it be shocks front rear . Any body have this problem ? Whats the life of the suspension(shocks)? Will the dealer cover this?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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I'm sure they'll start by telling you it is because of your aftermarket pipes and air cleaner. Tell them "nice try", and to look at it under warranty as they should. By the way, I have the exact same bike as you, and I don't have this problem. Not normal.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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All good here just got back 800 mile trip.It was alittle rough were the hiway was cement .A bit bouncey were the hiway wasnt miantianed so well .But nothing to serious ,Or to the point of out of controll. 7100km so far
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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Check the pre-load.I have an 02 with no problems.

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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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I've also got an 07 NT and don't have any bouncing problems. Maybe you got a rim or tire out of whack. The only problem I have is that my idle doesn't seem to come down until after about 10 seconds once I come to a stop.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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I'd check tire presure and condition and make sure rims are balanced and true before I suspected suspension problems on such a new bike.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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How do I go about making sure the rim is true?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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How do I go about making sure the rim is true?
not hard to answer that one. It's a new bike. Bring it back
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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WTF??? I just rode my bike again today and it rode like a champ. No bouncing at all exept normal on f'ed up roads. Maybe it was just the road? I dont know cause it was very bouncy on a freeway I travel daily and now its not. ..................Anybody????
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Hmmm Id suspect the road u travell twice daily.Different lane? concrete? Concrecte roads tend to be alot bummpier then ashphalt .
 
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