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!
-
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:30 am
- Location: new zealand
- storminateacup
- Posts: 715
- Joined: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:38 pm
- Location: Maldon
Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
Get the forks rogered or keep both wheels on the floor ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
I was born with nothing and I still have most of it left.
- stormingjoe
- Posts: 493
- Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:49 pm
- Location: basingstoke
- Contact:
Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
![What Ever :whatever](./images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
![Big Grin :biggrin](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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.
![Exclamation :!:](./images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif)
Chris.
-
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:30 am
- Location: new zealand
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!
- Pete.L
- Forum Health And Safety Officer
- Posts: 7228
- Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:09 pm
- Location: Bristol
Re: Slight handle bar shake when on rear wheel!
![Big Grin :biggrin](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin :biggrin](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin :biggrin](./images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
-
- Posts: 42
- Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:30 am
- Location: new zealand
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 ![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
VTR's are for life, not just for Christmas