Subject: RE: high speed instability
Author: Zerhackermann
Date: Jun 3, 2002, 1:26 PM
Post ID: 1710367366
I would think a racing trim bike would not have the same problems. I
will bet nearly every single wobble incident included a fork mounted
fairing/sheild and loaded saddlebags. Unless I miss my guess and you
*race* with a bike set up like that? :-}
If the wobble is consistent...yeah the bearings or adjustment of them is
usually the culprit.
The only wobble I ever experienced on a goose was when my PD T-3
grenaded one of the front wheel bearings. I hobbled it home (5 miles),
replaced the bearings and my shorts.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Pitts [mailto:MGcoo-@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 7:08 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: high speed instability
I push my Loopframes hard & never have I had a problem with instability.
While racing the V-700 last year, a guy faded out of a turn & bumped
into me at around 70 mph, the bike thankfully stayed rock steady (I did
have to clean my shorts later). The bike routinely gets run into the
triple digits without problems. Having said that it does have a steering
damper, new rear shocks & I pay close attention to the head & swing arm
bearings.
If you have wobbles check
swing arm bearings
head bearings
rear shocks
front springs
Ken
Asheville, NC