serious wobble at 90+mph--what
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serious wobble at 90+mph--what
on Thursday morning rolling down I-185 from Phenix City AL to Thunder Beach --- going about 95mph 6th gear the bike startsa serious wobble--- kind of snake like---let off the gas down to about 80 / 75 it comes out of the wobble---good road don't know why it did this.
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RE: serious wobble at 90+mph--what
I've had similar experiences with my '08 SG. I think the stabilizers that everyone has been talking about lately, like RideStr8 for example, are supposed to be curing these issues.
Am I correct in my assessment?
MM
Am I correct in my assessment?
MM
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RE: serious wobble at 90+mph--what
It's all about rake & trail. SG's have shorter shockers than Ultra's etc, meaning the rake & trail will differ. That's why putting larger diameter front wheels in affects the stability. Add in factors like cross winds, tyre pressures, windshields etc etc & it's a minefield out there!!
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RE: serious wobble at 90+mph--what
I omitted some info -- bike was fully loaded -- 160/18 metz on the rear 4.25 rim with 40lbs of air
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on Thursday morning rolling down I-185 from Phenix City AL to Thunder Beach --- going about 95mph 6th gear the bike startsa serious wobble--- kind of snake like---let off the gas down to about 80 / 75 it comes out of the wobble---good road don't know why it did this.
on Thursday morning rolling down I-185 from Phenix City AL to Thunder Beach --- going about 95mph 6th gear the bike startsa serious wobble--- kind of snake like---let off the gas down to about 80 / 75 it comes out of the wobble---good road don't know why it did this.
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RE: serious wobble at 90+mph--what
How was your load distributed? Should be in a triangular area of axle - axle - top of helmet. Loaded bags at the rear, high up are bad news..
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RE: serious wobble at 90+mph--what
ORIGINAL: russl179
May be you shouldn't go 95 mph....just a thought....
May be you shouldn't go 95 mph....just a thought....
Check air pressures,steering head bearings ,engine mounts ,wheels,
axels, string line the bike if all good replace the fron't tyre
axels, string line the bike if all good replace the fron't tyre
