Why does Jim Dawson' bike idle rough when the brake is engaged
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Why does Jim Dawson' bike idle rough when the brake is engaged
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Thanks Dawg, you really did start a thread.
This has happened since new on my '08 EGC with ABS. When idling it shakes like normal but when I apply either brake it gets even rougher and shakes harder. Maybe everyone's bike does it but I'm curious as to why. Maybe it has to do with the ABS. With the SE 255 cams it naturally idles rougher than stock but really gives it hell with the brake on.
This has happened since new on my '08 EGC with ABS. When idling it shakes like normal but when I apply either brake it gets even rougher and shakes harder. Maybe everyone's bike does it but I'm curious as to why. Maybe it has to do with the ABS. With the SE 255 cams it naturally idles rougher than stock but really gives it hell with the brake on.
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I have the Tour Pak spoiler with LED lights but it has done this since long before I added the LED.
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When you are idling with the brake off,the front wheel is actually moving back and forth a bit,absorbing some of the vibration of the motor.When you put on the brake,the wheel is now unable to move and the vibration is transfered through the bike and rider.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
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When you are idling with the brake off,the front wheel is actually moving back and forth a bit,absorbing some of the vibration of the motor.When you put on the brake,the wheel is now unable to move and the vibration is transfered through the bike and rider.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
Thanks,
Jim
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Originally Posted by dansflhti View Post
When you are idling with the brake off,the front wheel is actually moving back and forth a bit,absorbing some of the vibration of the motor.When you put on the brake,the wheel is now unable to move and the vibration is transfered through the bike and rider.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
This is exactly correct my bike does the same thing, no worries.
Ride safe
When you are idling with the brake off,the front wheel is actually moving back and forth a bit,absorbing some of the vibration of the motor.When you put on the brake,the wheel is now unable to move and the vibration is transfered through the bike and rider.
I probably have no idea what i'm talking about.
Dan.
This is exactly correct my bike does the same thing, no worries.
Ride safe
