Mine did/does it with standard bars and weights, now I've got 785's on, it still shakes. Gonna check/overhaul the forks this summer, so hopefully that will solve it.Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Quote from: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 12:57:24 amWheel/tyre out of balance, uneven fork oil level.iam with you DARRSI.......what condition is the tyre in ?
Wheel/tyre out of balance, uneven fork oil level.
Hi all, sorry to resurrect an oldish thread but noticed mine doing the same today and wondered if the lack of bar ends may be contributing? Its got heated grips and the bar ends are not fitted (done before I owned it), it is also a 2001 model so has preload, I did wind in the preload a bit earlier this week and again, I wonder if this could cause it?, i have wound it back out now and will check it on the road tomorrow, any guidance or advice welcome as it is a bit disconcerting, especially as I like to ride with quite a light grip on the bars Thanks in advance Jonesy
Quote from: jonesthesteam on 20 April 2013, 05:22:57 pmHi all, sorry to resurrect an oldish thread but noticed mine doing the same today and wondered if the lack of bar ends may be contributing? Its got heated grips and the bar ends are not fitted (done before I owned it), it is also a 2001 model so has preload, I did wind in the preload a bit earlier this week and again, I wonder if this could cause it?, i have wound it back out now and will check it on the road tomorrow, any guidance or advice welcome as it is a bit disconcerting, especially as I like to ride with quite a light grip on the bars Thanks in advance Jonesy Bar end weights will do nothing they are there to deaden vibration through the bars. Jacking up your preload can have a impact as you are reducing/steepening the head angle to a point but you'd have to go some to make it start shaking it's head. Check the headraces as if they are loose/worn they will be far more sensitive to any shock adjustment or tyre wear/pressures.
They've already got progressive springs as standard.I'd be inclined to change the fork oil if you don't know when it was last checked, and make sure the levels are spot on. The level for 00/01 bikes are different to 98/99 bikes because you have the adjusters, so more internal metal work and less oil, so make sure you get the correct air gap from the manual.And i don't know what build you are, but if you are of the heavier variety then try using 15w grade oil rather than 10w, i found it to make the front end much more stable, but then i'm no lightweight.If you look like you need a good meal then stay with the 10w otherwise you'll find it a bit bumpy up front, although at least you can use your adjusters.I've got older forks without adjusters on my 00/01 bike, but have had no problems at all.
If its done it from purchase then it could be twisted forks, if its been a gradual thing then change the front tyre and or get it balanced properly. Worst thing is a bent and or twisted frame - dont want to scare you but maybe you should have a close look.