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Technical & Mechanical Problems
Steering Bearing and Head Shake
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<blockquote data-quote="Sno Cat" data-source="post: 1153165" data-attributes="member: 5784"><p>"<em>There is a rule in motorcycle suspension technology which says that problems in handling that occur under 45 mph are due to defects in front of the steering head, while those occurring at higher speeds are found in causes aft of the steering. It's a tried and true rule of thumb, and a decel wobble obeys the pattern."</em></p><p></p><p>This is not entirely true. By now, you're familiar with my 'affection' for the Metzler Roadtec Z6's that were standard on my '10 FJR. The headshake @ steady state & decel up until 35-40mph was a direct result of the center wave tread groove on that POS tire. The handlebars & the rest of the bike followed this wave groove. Solution was to send the Z6's to the landfill & go w/PR3's. Headshake COMPLETELY eliminated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sno Cat, post: 1153165, member: 5784"] "[I]There is a rule in motorcycle suspension technology which says that problems in handling that occur under 45 mph are due to defects in front of the steering head, while those occurring at higher speeds are found in causes aft of the steering. It's a tried and true rule of thumb, and a decel wobble obeys the pattern."[/I] This is not entirely true. By now, you're familiar with my 'affection' for the Metzler Roadtec Z6's that were standard on my '10 FJR. The headshake @ steady state & decel up until 35-40mph was a direct result of the center wave tread groove on that POS tire. The handlebars & the rest of the bike followed this wave groove. Solution was to send the Z6's to the landfill & go w/PR3's. Headshake COMPLETELY eliminated. [/QUOTE]
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