tkurt
XS650 Addict
Hi all,
I know there are some threads on front end wobbles, but it can't hurt to ask again.
My bike tracks straight with hands off the bars and does not wobble (as much as I can tell) at speed (~80mph) in a straight line. However, if I'm heading through a long curve at speed (50+ mph) and hit any kind of road irregularity the front end starts oscillating right to left really bad. It seems it was pretty minor and has been getting worse.
Here is what I have done:
New matching tires (avon's) front and back - same type I had before
Added balance beads to the tubes front and back
Tires inflated to 28-30 psi
7.5oz fork oil per leg
Triple tree lowered ~1/4 in on the forks
Tightened up the previously installed tapered steering bearings
Here's what I'd like to do:
Install new wheel bearings front and back
Replace the swingarm bushing/bearings (I have the needle kit from AllBalls)
Any other suggestions???
Thanks
I know there are some threads on front end wobbles, but it can't hurt to ask again.
My bike tracks straight with hands off the bars and does not wobble (as much as I can tell) at speed (~80mph) in a straight line. However, if I'm heading through a long curve at speed (50+ mph) and hit any kind of road irregularity the front end starts oscillating right to left really bad. It seems it was pretty minor and has been getting worse.
Here is what I have done:
New matching tires (avon's) front and back - same type I had before
Added balance beads to the tubes front and back
Tires inflated to 28-30 psi
7.5oz fork oil per leg
Triple tree lowered ~1/4 in on the forks
Tightened up the previously installed tapered steering bearings
Here's what I'd like to do:
Install new wheel bearings front and back
Replace the swingarm bushing/bearings (I have the needle kit from AllBalls)
Any other suggestions???
Thanks