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« on: January 25, 2013, 10:25:06 AM » |
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When taking a wider turn at speed (40 mph or so) on my 696, I've noticed lately that the handlebars are weaving while I'm in the turn. I'm looking through the turn, counter steering, and maintaining speed through the turn.  |
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rule62
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 10:45:18 AM » |
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Could be suspension set-up. 696 is non adjustable. Might be worth while to see what your sag values are and go from there.
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Slide Panda
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2013, 10:20:55 AM » |
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You feel a change in pressure through the bars?
Quite possible you need a little TLC on the monster. Dunno what miles you have on it, but the forks might need a refresh.
Have you had the front wheel off before this begin? Could be you got alignment wrong.
Checked the torque on the steering head nut? Could be the bearings are settling in and you've got play in the head.
If you're getting push back through the bars, it's probably a tech question vs you as the rider
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-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes. Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.
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jrswanson1
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2013, 10:52:29 AM » |
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This is on my new Monster. I have a little over 4000 miles on. The bike hasn't been messed with since the 600 mile service.
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Slide Panda
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2013, 11:31:59 AM » |
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I'm aware is on the new bike.
You didn't answer my question on how it feels, in more detail
Still sticking with steering head bearing torque as my off the cuff
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-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes. Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.
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stopintime
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2013, 11:45:12 AM » |
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Have you become faster?
That could challenge the suspension more than it can handle without misbehaving a little.
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The Bearded Duc
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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2013, 12:00:52 PM » |
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Incorrect tire pressure?
Even at a few bars off will cause some vagueness and possible weaving.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2013, 05:35:08 AM » |
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Tire pressure was low (zero) on the rear tire and low (20 psi) on the front. I need to check pressure more often, I used to do it once a week, it's been over a month since I checked it last.
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stopintime
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2013, 06:33:50 AM » |
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252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it
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Slide Panda
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2013, 06:38:16 AM » |
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Wow. Good reminder to check the pressure before a ride. Might keep a close eye on the rear to ensure you don't have a pin hole leak
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-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes. Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.
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Lieutenant Dan
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2013, 07:17:49 AM » |
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This once happened to me on a 695. My rear tire had a slow leak from the valve and I failed to keep it topped up every time I rode. Got some wicked wobble going around a turn. Scared the SH!T outta me...  Keep up with those tires!  |
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2013, 09:06:32 PM » |
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Steering head bearings?
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