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wobble, shimy, and shake

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ruiner, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. ruiner

    ruiner Member

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    i was riding slow and took both hands off the bars, right away they sarted shimmying back and forth. does something need to be adjusted? forks, tires, etc.? i have to do some tweaks/final checks before i can get this baby on the road and this is one. just wondering what may cause those wobbles.
     
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    On 2 wheels... just lost my hat.
    check your head bearings. typically they need snugged up or replaced.
    check them for looseness by putting it up on its centerstand and have someone sit on the back seat

    pull the forks to you and push them back and check for play.
    if there is play,snug them up and ride it again. if they still wobble, replace them.
     
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    i shall do this, thank you very much!
     
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    On 2 wheels... just lost my hat.
    no problem
     
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    just to add a little to helmet's post, while it's up move the wheel a little left and right, if you feel a "bump" at center, the bearings are bad
    could be worn tires or air pressure, wheel bearings, swingarm bearings, any fairing or wind shield ?
     
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