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Front wheel/handlebar wobble - mpg9999 - 11-28-2004
Noticed this happening recently. If I let go of the handlebars while riding, about 2 seconds afterwords the front starts to wobble back and forth, first slowly, and it speeds up. Any idea's on what to look for?
-Mike
Re: Front wheel/handlebar wobble - JohnC - 11-28-2004
mpg9999 Wrote:If I let go of the handlebars while riding...
That seems to be the problem..
Yeah, I'm a smartass :lol:
- Kaan - 11-28-2004
its just like letting go of the handle bars on a bike... except your usually moving much faster...
could it be the front fork atatchment to the frame? i've never really looked at it... could a bushing/bearing be bad... the upper body weight could nullify the play in it when your hands are on the bars? just a thought.
- PDenbigh - 11-28-2004
I'd suggest either your wheel is out of balance, or more likely, the front forks are out of alignment. Both easy fixes.
- Kaan - 11-29-2004
how old is the bike? i wouldnt see the front forks or tire out of balance unless you are dropping lots of wheelies.
- PDenbigh - 11-29-2004
I agree. As often as bikes are laid down, loaded improperly, whathave you, I think it's still a viable option.
- mpg9999 - 11-29-2004
Bike is a 94. It's never been droped while moving, and I don't do wheelies. I think im going to get the front wheel balanced.
- Kaan - 11-29-2004
since i have yet to lay one down i keep forgetting about that option