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Tcook
| | Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 12:03 pm: | 
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bought a 2007 ulysses with 900 miles on it. first run i noticed a high speed wobble devoloping starting at 80 and bad at 85(down the interstate for a piece)
so i read the manuel and performed the chassis adjustments as the book says.
better, but still there is a touch of wobble. any advice? |
Ulynut
| | Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 07:44 pm: |
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Does it have the Dunlop D616s on it?
If so, the problem is most likely the tires. |
Swrsmik
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 05:31 pm: |
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I have a slight wobble too,let me know what u come up with.I just mounted conti motions,but don't remember if it was there before.mine is minor even at low speed. |
Akbuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 09:33 am: |
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Not really an issue that comes up often. Perhaps the folks in the Big, Bad, and Dirty section have more info.
In any case, careful inspection of all components is the place to start. Tire pressures correct? Tires mounted properly and in good condition (no bruised sidewalls, tread true to the bead, ect)? And this applies to both tires.
Both fork legs at the same height in the triple tree? Both fork legs have the same settings for compression and rebound? Front axle properly torqued? Are the steering stem bearings on good condition and properly preloaded?
I'm sure you get the idea. Once the front is done (and check wheel bearings), then a careful check of the rear.
Finally, a change, even a very slight one, in riding position or how tightly you grip the bars may be of help.
Hope this helps, Dave |
Kalali
| | Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 02:21 pm: |
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Theoretically, with only 900 miles on the bike, assuming the bike has not been in an accident, the components like bearings - steering head and wheel, fork springs, etc., should all be in like new condition. Aside from uneven fork settings, I think the front tire is the primary suspect here possibly caused by the tire resting in one position for an extended period of time. |
Mcintodo
| | Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 05:49 pm: |
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Have you eliminated yourself as the cause? (imagine a polite clinical tone, vice a condescending sarcastic one). |
Doz
| | Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 07:47 am: |
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Really guys? The rider produces a "wobble" ?
Not even seeing how that is possible unless the rider has some sort of nervous condition. |
Doz
| | Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 07:50 am: |
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Checking all that's been mentioned, maybe the steering head bearings or swingarm loose. |
Davegess
| | Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 10:17 pm: |
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I had a slight one on my R on the original tires. It got better when the suspension was dialed in better, never got it perfect. mine was from 55 to 60. Went away above or below that and also was less if I relax my grip.
The pirellis cured it. |
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