06 wabble?
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06 wabble?
I have an o6 sporty and lately when Im on the interstate it seems to wabble a bit...its noticable especially when I slow down. I am not sure if its the wind as its been pretty windy here in Phoenix or what. Its never been laid down or anything. Anyone know what could be causing this issue?
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RE: 06 wabble?
Does it happen everywhere or just certain parts of certain highways. What I'm thinking is there are some sections of highways where there are grooves ground into the surface that could cause that sensation. If they run parallel to the direction you're going they can "take over" a front wheel and cause it to follow the grooves, especially at slower speeds.
Also, check your tire air pressure. Put in a few extra pounds in both front and rear.
Also, check your tire air pressure. Put in a few extra pounds in both front and rear.
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RE: 06 wabble?
no grooves in the highway as I know what it feels like to hit thoughs. its hard to explain as it just started happening. this is my first ever motyorcycle so I wasnt sure what to think. I will check the pressure in the tires and adjust accordingly if need be
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RE: 06 wabble?
things to check - Air pressure, tires for cupping, stearing head adjustment, if laced wheels - check spokes to make sure none are loose (pluck them and if any sound loose, snug them up), rear wheel alignment, motor mounts loose.
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RE: 06 wabble?
I ride in PHX as well and I will tell you that some of the roads here are horrible, they have sink line from the crappy work and settling. I thought I had something loose a few times, but it was just the road.
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RE: 06 wabble?
Recently had the same problem.
I felt the spokes and they "felt" fine. I had to have the rear pulled and checked out at the local shop, and yes, was indeed the spokes. Spokes were loose enough to just take it out of true.
Sometimes a pluck can tell, sometimes not.
Good luck.
I felt the spokes and they "felt" fine. I had to have the rear pulled and checked out at the local shop, and yes, was indeed the spokes. Spokes were loose enough to just take it out of true.
Sometimes a pluck can tell, sometimes not.
Good luck.
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