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Wobble=bearings?

Started by VisceralReaction, May 13, 2009, 09:07:32 AM

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VisceralReaction

May 13, 2009, 09:07:32 AM Last Edit: May 13, 2009, 10:53:03 AM by VisceralReaction
I have a wobble in my bars at 50mph. Specifically on decel, at least it's more pronounced on decel.
Been trying to figure it out.
I noticed a clunk in the steering stem and wondered if the bearings going out could
produce a wobble at a certain speed. Any ideas?
It's an excuse to upgrade to tapered bearings anyway.
There are squirrels juggling knives in my head

Speeddog

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May 13, 2009, 09:10:50 AM
If the steering head bearings are loose/worn, it can lead to instability.

What year and model, and how many miles on the bike?
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VisceralReaction

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May 13, 2009, 09:33:01 AM
It's on me 05 ST3 with 21K on the clock.
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corndog67

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May 13, 2009, 01:17:38 PM
On most of the street bikes I've had, wobble on decel has been linked to a worn front tire.  My tires tend to scallop a lot, I brake real hard going into turns, and when I put a fresh front on, the wobble usually went away. 
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