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Wobbling

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by goser, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. goser

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    I haven't had nearly enough time to get out this year, but I pulled the bike out for a ride today after the rain and experienced what felt like a rear wheel wobble in a curve just before home. I treaded carefully the rest of the way, but found no obvious problems when I inspected it, other than the rear springs seem to be a little tired. Is there something I might be missing that could cause this?
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Under-inflated Rear Tire
    Shock Absorber Spring Preloads not at same adjustment.
    Faulty Tire - Internal Belt slippage.
    Improperly Torqued Axle with loose or missing Pinch Bolt

    (to name a few)
     
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    fresh rain on an oily road = ice. ride again in the dry.
     
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    Thanks for the replies, I think it it was probably the weather.

    Just out of curiousity though, how do you test the rear springs for wear?
     
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