| Author | Message | ||
     Bluxr9r |
SO i'am having a problem with my front end shaking if i go over 35mph and take my hands off the bars it shakes like hell, also if i pull a whellie in 2nd and set it down it also shakes my front tire is shot that might be my problem i was told to put a steering stablizer on also, so i need some advice. And yes i did spell my name wrong | ||
| Buell_bert |
Try the tire and balance first. Then let us know how it works. I never have had a need for a stabilizer yet (that's up to 90 mph plus so far) plus they tend to be a bit pricey. Also check the neck bearings and wheel bearings for play as long as you have it off the ground. | ||
| Bluxr9r |
Ok will do, thanks alot | ||
| Toecutter |
I would do what Buell_bert suggests. If your tire is irregularly worn (cupped), you should get a new one. If your steering head bearings are worn, they should be replaced. However, there are a couple of other things that you can check. It might seem counter-intuitive, but if your steering head bearings are too tight, they can cause head-shake. Also, fork mis-alignment can cause it. To get things back into alignment, you loosen all of the clamp and axle bolts, bounce the front suspension a couple of times, and tighten things back up. A rear stand works best for this, but you could also have someone help you by holding the bike vertical. If it is a wheel balance or tire issue, it will probably get worse as speed increases. If it is a steering head bearing or alignment issue, it will probably get worse on deceleration (rolling off throttle), as you are loading the front suspension. The Buell XB chassis, when all is aligned, and things are in good shape, does not inherently produce head-shake. Adding a steering dampener will just mask the problem, and is not a viable solution. | ||
| Toecutter |
Sorry, I forgot to mention it before, but I also suggest that you check your suspension settings. A good starting point is setting at the service manual's defaults for your weight, and then adjust from there if you wish. A lot of Buellers have fixed their head shake issues by properly dialing in the suspension. | ||
| Toecutter |
...and I just figured out that I responded over 3 months late...  ...sorry. |
