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Title: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: The ModFather on August 25, 2014, 03:41:14 AM Reading an old review of the 1100EVO (2012) and the claim is made that its got a "nervous" front end. Never heard this about the bike in the past. Does the suspension need a proper setup to alleviate this, is a steering damper a must have or is this total BS?
here's the comment from MotorcycleUSA.com "The Monster 1100 EVO’s wonderful cornering prowess has a trade off on the interstate, however, as on the freeway the front end is busy and borderline nervous. A constant wiggle comes from the bars as the front tire follows rain grooves and seams, and any gust of wind or turbulence from a nearby tractor-trailer makes the shimmy even worse. This condition is frustrating, but you’ll forget all about it the minute you reach your favorite winding road. A steering stabilizer would be a must have if you were planning on using the Monster on the freeway frequently. It’s a shame that the long distance riding is compromised by the flighty front-end, because the cockpit would allow for extended stints." http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/103/10913/Motorcycle-Article/2012-Ducati-Monster-1100-EVO-First-Ride.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/103/10913/Motorcycle-Article/2012-Ducati-Monster-1100-EVO-First-Ride.aspx) Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: Skybarney on August 25, 2014, 04:04:47 AM Don't know about the 2012, my 2013 is rock solid.
Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: El-Twin on August 25, 2014, 06:12:33 AM My 2012 is also rock solid.
So in answer to your question... total BS. Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: Lucumon on August 25, 2014, 02:52:47 PM I couldn't feel any wobbliness as I cruised at 80+ mph during a run from DC to RVA today... passing the tractor-trailers I did not feel any turbulence.
Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: SDRider on August 29, 2014, 08:03:25 AM Mine feels fine. Maybe the steering head was a little loose on the test bike they were riding?
They are definitely a little soft as they are setup from the factory, maybe a little more pre-load would have helped clear that up? Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: MadDuck on August 29, 2014, 08:36:18 AM Pre-load has nothing to do with wobble or a perceived tendency to follow rain grooves. The test bike may have had an "off" front tire though.
Title: Re: 2012 1100EVO Wobby Front End? Post by: jmdaia on August 29, 2014, 10:10:46 AM Check the radial tires. Compared to my bias ply shod Guzzi my monster squirms a bit but not a wobbling front end. I also go over some steel gratted bridges occasionally.
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