Front wheel/handlebar wobble

[mpg9999]

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

[JohnC]

If I let go of the handlebars while riding...

That seems to be the problem..


Yeah, I'm a smartass :lol:

[Kaan]

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]

I'd suggest either your wheel is out of balance, or more likely, the front forks are out of alignment. Both easy fixes.

[Kaan]

how old is the bike? i wouldnt see the front forks or tire out of balance unless you are dropping lots of wheelies.

[PDenbigh]

I agree. As often as bikes are laid down, loaded improperly, whathave you, I think it's still a viable option.

[mpg9999]

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]

since i have yet to lay one down i keep forgetting about that option