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<blockquote data-quote="infrared" data-source="post: 1444420" data-attributes="member: 68615"><p>Check the balance of the front tire/wheel. Also, I would want to know that the front shock oil is the correct weight/specs, and that the correct amount of oil is in the forks. What you describe as "ice" sounds spooky, but fixable.</p><p>Front tire pressure can cause poor handling. Too much, and the bike does not want to stay in a turn. Too little, and the bike falls too willingly into turns, needing effort to get upright again. 40-to 42 PSI in the front tire is a good place to start. A few PSI either way can make a real difference in handling. At the golden "sweet spot" between too much and too little PSI in the front tire, the FJR will steer almost by thought control. Your weight and tire will determine the best PSI there.</p><p>I consider a TPMS (even a cheap valve-cap version) as required gear, not optional, on the strong and heavy FJR.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="infrared, post: 1444420, member: 68615"] Check the balance of the front tire/wheel. Also, I would want to know that the front shock oil is the correct weight/specs, and that the correct amount of oil is in the forks. What you describe as "ice" sounds spooky, but fixable. Front tire pressure can cause poor handling. Too much, and the bike does not want to stay in a turn. Too little, and the bike falls too willingly into turns, needing effort to get upright again. 40-to 42 PSI in the front tire is a good place to start. A few PSI either way can make a real difference in handling. At the golden "sweet spot" between too much and too little PSI in the front tire, the FJR will steer almost by thought control. Your weight and tire will determine the best PSI there. I consider a TPMS (even a cheap valve-cap version) as required gear, not optional, on the strong and heavy FJR. [/QUOTE]
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