Cant ride without hands

Started by kokis, September 22, 2013, 04:07:41 PM

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kokis

I am talking about M696. I can't ride without hands. as soon I take off my hands from the wheel bike comes unstable, it not just a feeling, bike moves from it's way.
I tried different speeds.
What is wrong with me or with it ???
I am not pro in tech questions, but as any rider have some experience that I can share without claiming to absolute truth. Please use my advices responsibly.

Skybarney

First thing that comes to mind is steering bearings/adjustment.

When you correct the turn; does it go right back to the same place or does it stay on the corrected path?  (if so then bearing tension/wear)
Does it wobble back and forth constantly? (look at tire wear carefully) 
If tire wear is even; does the tire have a single straight tread in the center?  (this tread can wobble a bit due to road surface, especially in rain grooved pavement)

Past these answers you have to ask someone smarter.   ;D
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kokis

OH it's just me, bike is ok. I didn't have experience riding without hands. I gave my bike to friend of mine and he show me some stunts [clap] [clap], after that I've learned a bit of this technique [Dolph].
I am not pro in tech questions, but as any rider have some experience that I can share without claiming to absolute truth. Please use my advices responsibly.

Steve.In.Atlanta

Quote from: kokis on October 03, 2013, 09:44:31 AM
OH it's just me, bike is ok. I didn't have experience riding without hands. I gave my bike to friend of mine and he show me some stunts [clap] [clap], after that I've learned a bit of this technique [Dolph].

Day I got my bike I handed it over to a friend to show me what it looks like doing a wheelie. Not something I want to try since I don't want to pay for the mistake.
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Skybarney

Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.

red baron

What's the point of the windscreen with a big hole in the middle. [laugh]
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HotIce

Quote from: red baron on November 03, 2013, 07:14:36 AM
What's the point of the windscreen with a big hole in the middle. [laugh]
I think that's the only part where you can actually see through  ;D