Front end shimmy on SG?
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Front end shimmy on SG?
Have any experienced this: at 60 -70 mph and not all of the time, I fell that the front end gets a little squirlly. I'm not sure if it caused by wind or road surface or if there is a problem with the SG itself.
Last April the bike was involved in an accident that caused $9000 in damages including a new frame. It was debatable wether the frame had to be replaced but they decided to change it anyway. The front forks were also replaced. The bike actually didn't look like it was damaged that bad but the dollars add up fast.
I'm wondering if there could be a problem with the wheel alignment or maybe the front forks or ?????? Or, is this normal?
I just started riding again and can't remember what the bike felt like prior to the accident. I only have 3600 miles on this ridebecause I was laid up most of last years riding season.
Last April the bike was involved in an accident that caused $9000 in damages including a new frame. It was debatable wether the frame had to be replaced but they decided to change it anyway. The front forks were also replaced. The bike actually didn't look like it was damaged that bad but the dollars add up fast.
I'm wondering if there could be a problem with the wheel alignment or maybe the front forks or ?????? Or, is this normal?
I just started riding again and can't remember what the bike felt like prior to the accident. I only have 3600 miles on this ridebecause I was laid up most of last years riding season.
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
Well i am not sure about you but i would think it was me shaking too much if i had just started riding again and riding the same bike.
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
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Well i am not sure about you but i would think it was me shaking too much if i had just started riding again and riding the same bike.
Well i am not sure about you but i would think it was me shaking too much if i had just started riding again and riding the same bike.
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
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Might not be what you were hoping for but mine is rock solid at 60-70 mph.
Might not be what you were hoping for but mine is rock solid at 60-70 mph.
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
I would think that since it is intermitant. The road surface may be to blame. If it was tire pressure or misalignment, I would think it would always happen. I remember when I started riding again after a big crash, and I can remember being very aware of the road surface. Every lil' bump or grade and I would tighten up and make it worse. get it checked out, for sure, but maybe a lil more saddle time would help. JMHO
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
Today I was installing a fork air foil on the SG. As I was kneeling on the garage floor I noticed the balancing weights for the front wheel lying right beside me. This could be the problem but I'm not sure how long ago it came off. For all I know it could have come off today but I will get the wheel rebalanced.
I found it amazing that those weights are held on with double sided tape.
I found it amazing that those weights are held on with double sided tape.
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RE: Front end shimmy on SG?
Have the dealer that put the bike back together after the accident check the swing on the front end. If its to loose or to tight it could cause the shimmy you feel. If you can watch what they are doing they should lift the front wheel off the ground pull the bars full left and let go. The front end should swing back and forth and stop somewhere in the third swing. Thats Harley's spec. I usually set my bikes up to stop at the end of the second swing before the third starts. It is a good idea to have that wheel rebalanced and check the air pressure front and rear about 38 psi cold seems to work best all around for traction and wear.
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