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Front end wobble in sharp turns

Started by Schwanger, July 13, 2009, 03:27:11 PM

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Schwanger

July 13, 2009, 03:27:11 PM
First off my bike is a 2001 M900Sie, LSL clip-ons mounted under the triple, and Pilot Powers that have ~4,000 miles on them with plenty of tread and aren't squared off (both inflated to 32psi).

I have an issue where I occasionaly get a small "wobble" in the front end in sharp turns.  My question is what can I change setup wise to lessen/eliminate this "wobble"?  Tire pressure, compression/rebound damping settings, spring preload, etc?

ducpainter

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July 13, 2009, 04:43:56 PM
Do you get the wobble going in or coming out?

If your bike is acting like mine did before I had the front valved and sprung, any throttle correction mid-corner would make the thing 'wallow'.

I bet you're ready for an upgrade. [evil]
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Schwanger

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July 13, 2009, 05:09:07 PM
Quote from: painter on July 13, 2009, 04:43:56 PM
Do you get the wobble going in or coming out?

If your bike is acting like mine did before I had the front valved and sprung, any throttle correction mid-corner would make the thing 'wallow'.

I bet you're ready for an upgrade. [evil]
It starts just before the apex...so I would say coming out.

Howie

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July 13, 2009, 09:32:07 PM
Before doing any thing check head bearings, wheel bearings, swing arm bushings and sag.
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