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TOPIC: Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it
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Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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I was cruising home from work and was on a quiet road when I let go of the handlbars at around 50 mph just to see how she rode. The handlbar started to almost immediately slightly wobble and continued to wobble even worse until I grabbed back a hold of the handlbar.
I'm new to the cruiser bikes and never had this happen on my old crotch rocket. My Road* has a windshield and was wondering if maybe the wind it catches causes this or what else it could be? I bought the bike used and I just want to make sure this isn't a symptom of something serious like a possible loose attachment somewhere or a bent frame.
When I ride normal, the bike doesn't shake or rattle and it drives fine.
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Mine also did the tank slapping wobbles. The bearings were lose, I tightened them to specs and the problem was gone. I can't remember the exact page but I found it in there. The gurus will be able to tell you more than I, but that was my problem. It's a fairly easy fix, it didn't take me very long to do it.
D J
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Last Edit: 2008/10/05 08:03 By deanjenn.
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Well I did another search using some new keywords and was able to find a whole section of similar issues. My next question is, my wife and I already have a trip planned out this coming thursday which is around 230 miles each way. Like I said, the bike runs smooth as long as my hands are on the steering wheel. You guys think it's safe to make this trip and have it looked at after I get back?
There's no telling how long this shaking has been going on, I just discovered it today on the way home.
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Front end wobble is never safe..might want to check your tire pressure, may have slung a balance weight, or like DJ said, the neck bearings could be loose or damaged, but in any case you need to find it and fix it...  I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but you asked....... |
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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First. Don't let go of the bars with both hands. Falling down hurts.  Have you checked your tire pressure front and back? Is the rear wheel aligned good? Cupping? |
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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I have been riding on 2 wheels most of my life, either bicycles or motorcycles. I am 65 years old and I have never let go of both handlebars at the same time! I have seen a couple of people go down because as well as not holding on they wern't watching where they were going and the front wheel hit something that caused a sudden turn and they were down before they could get hold of the bars. Also I have had the front tire on my R* blow out (I could hear the bang when it went) at between 60 & 65 MPH. I can assure you that you don't want that to happen if you arn't holding on!
Clifford
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Check your front wheel bearings as well. My right front went out (30 miles west of Kingman ,AZ). That was with 80K on the odometer though.
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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I have had the same wobble most likely since April when they changed the tire and added oil to front end did not notice it untill July going to Sturgis when I took my hands off the bars. Most llkely rode all season with it. I would think mine is safe since you don't notice the wobble unless you remove your hands from the bars. It handles fine. So I am waiting until next year to have them check it out. Might be the balance or the front end loose I don't think it is a big deal But if you feel uncomfortable check it out. I personally would not worry. Like I said If I am right and I had it since the wheel was put on I rode all season with no problem.
Ron
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Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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underdog mine has never done that but if you think it might be caused by the fairing remove it and take her for ride that would eliminate that
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