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#127178 javawave (User) Over 16776 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 3112 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   Yes... and No. You can raise the bike and give a jerk up on the front tire. It may move and you can feel the slop in the steering head. Be sure to have someone stablize the bike when you do this. Problem is mine felt tight when I did that and it was still loose. but if you feel the play in when doing this, at least then you know that's what it is. I just caution you that because you dont feel the "play" doesnt mean it isnt loose.   Logged     \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"A mind full of judgment has little room for wisdom\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access. #127194 Frank_W (User) Hitting deer -- in the FACE!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1285 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   I don't mind the wobble in my handlebars. What I'm really upset about, is that my on-board espresso maker totally crapped out.   Logged     It\'s easy to tell who your real friends are: Lock your dog and your wife in the trunk for an hour. When you open it, notice which one is happy to see you. My music: Franks Savage Dream   The administrator has disabled public write access. #127212 underdog2003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   Thanks for all the help fellas! I just found a motorcycle mechanic through a friend that I am going to have take a look at it tomorrow. I don't wanna risk anything, and, I avoid the dealership rip off labor so it's a win-win   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #127547 underdog2003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   Just a little update.... I had it checked out and it looks like it is in fact the tire that's causing it. I have a metzeler 880 front tire that is a bit worn and was low on air pressure. I read somewhere that the front tire psi should be around 30, but in fact the metz tire has 42 psi on it. So I put her at 42 psi and the wobble went away....for the most part. It still wobbled a bit on decel, but not nearly as much. The mechanic said that is due to the wear of the front tire. Well, I feel alot better that it wasn't my bearings or steering Now I can ride with peace of mind this week!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #127549 deanjenn (User) Live 2 Ride - Ride 2 Live Senior Boarder Posts: 211 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   Good deal, glad it was something simple. If your tire is worn it might smooth out after you ride for awhile and be back good as new. Be safe on you ride. D J   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #127552 javawave (User) Over 16776 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 3112 Re:Handlebar starts to wobble when I'm not holding it 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago   That is good news. Yes 30 is too low. I run 39 in front and 41 in rear. tires can lose a couple of psi a week in some cases. Ride on and enjoy!   Logged     \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"A mind full of judgment has little room for wisdom\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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