Subject: Re: high speed instability
Author: David Whalen
Date: Jun 1, 2002, 8:01 AM
Post ID: 1710357547
I have experienced this wobble on a 1983 650 Guzzi. It
was a fast bike. It wobbled like crazy at high speed
even in a straight line. It was a friend's bike. He
said it needed neck bearings. He sold it shortly
thereafter. I have had the wobble on both eldos I have
owned. My current eldo will wobble on curves. It
needed neck bearings. Replaced them. Still will
wobble.
Not all the time.
dw
--- scott kelso <fores-@conknet.com> wrote:
| I would like to know if any list members have experienced the infamous high speed wobble on their loopframes and would be willing to share this experience with the group.My eldo is currently shod with Conti Blitz tires,and sports wixom bags,trunk and Bates 700 fairing.I have ridden the bike at an indicated 90mph with no hint of instability,although i can feel a little bobble in the rear tire when crossing over painted lines on the highway at high speed.Im wondering if the reported episodes of instability are a sudden event or are they caused by a dynamic set in motion by a rear wheel bobble such as i feel on my bike when passing slow moving vehicles on the highway.Would appreciate any info.Next weekend at Gunstock Ski resort there is a vintage bike show&swap meet on Sat.,vintage roadrace on Sun.,and an awesome hillclimb event on Wed.Check out www.gunstock.com for info.Hope to see more than than one loopeframe there this year.Will post pics in a couple weeks.Thanks Scott K. |
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