Just changed the head bearings, it improved but still have it. Shows up when you release or lighten up on the grip to the handlebar. Seems to happen with the throttle open or not.
2007-02-06 20:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by Tony L 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Trouble shooter from Honda lists under 'Front Wheel Wobbling'
1-Bent Rim,
2-Worn/Damaged front wheel bearings
3-Faulty tire
4-Unbalanced tire and wheel
5-Loose front axle fasteners.
2007-02-10 08:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to tell without looking at the bike!
If you changed the steering head bearings and your shimmy improved a little, then I'm concerned about the frame. Was this bike wrecked? Is there a chance this frame has been bent?
What about frame flex?
On the other hand, what condition are the front fork seals in? Might want to check them.
Are your spokes tightened properly? Are your rims trued up?
Tire pressures correct?
Could be anything like these. Wish I could see the bike, then it's easier to tell.
2007-02-07 05:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by C J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of factors, one of which you've already got. In addition to the head bearings check for free play in the front wheel bearings.If it's got a disk brake check for rotor warp and/or sticky caliper. There are bushings in the fork legs, that when worn will allow flex between the tubes and legs. True and balance front wheel ,check the front tire for unusual wear and directional tread. As one of the other answerer's said, certain bikes(I.E. mid 70s era 350, 550 and 750 4cyls. ) were prone to speed wobble. *** The Kawi. triple was the worst*** .A steering dampener and fork brace will help as a last resort.
2007-02-07 10:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about an old CB750, they were the worst bikes in the world to let go of the handle bars on. You won't get much closer to dieing that taking your hands off the grips of a CB750 at 60mph. The only cure was a fork brace.
2007-02-07 09:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check balance, if running tube type tires check tube see if it is bunched up, check and service front forks, adjust front brake,(could have warped rotor) check tire for separation, cracking cupping. Fork braces also help.
2007-02-07 12:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by tom_walker86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the front wheel balance or the fluid in the front forks.
2007-02-07 09:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
check tire balance
Front fork fluid level and both are equal
bad rubber on tire (look for wear patterns) knuckles
front brakes dragging
bad road or too much beer
good luck
2007-02-07 04:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Carl P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
suggest you check the trueness of front rim then get it balanced
2007-02-07 04:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋