I thought this must be just me, but it would seem damn near everytime I get the front wheel off the ground I get the mild slapping in the handle bars when I land.
Anyone else get this with the VTR?
Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
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Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
Get the forks rogered or keep both wheels on the floor 

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Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!


1998 Firestorm, 47,000 miles, forks valved & sprung, proflex shock +4mm over standard, manual ccts', k&n, 50#slow 185#/190# mains, front carb slide mod, R6 throttle tube, Tank raised, Viper cans, Coerce fork brace, EBC lite front discs & pads.
Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
I wouldn't be surprised if you've damaged the steering head bearings with your wheelies
I'd check them and wheel bearings.
Chris.

Chris.
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Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
Just incase anyone gets the same issue...this is what fix it
Increased the pre-load on the forks and made sure they were balanced, returned the tire pressure to stock, increased the preload just a little on the rear..... Now it wheel stands a treat!
Increased the pre-load on the forks and made sure they were balanced, returned the tire pressure to stock, increased the preload just a little on the rear..... Now it wheel stands a treat!
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Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!



Don't give it too much preload on the rear though. It can make it real slappy giving it welly across any bumps.
Pete.l
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Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
its sweet, just pulled a real long wheelie tonight which i was expecting a real death shake on landing and nothing happened...yeeee
Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
I'd love to comment but haven't got the balls to delibretly get the front wheel up properly 

VTR's are for life, not just for Christmas