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Title: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Qutuz on 01 April 2020, 12:34:52 pm
Hi, i have a 99 FZS600

when riding at normal speeds if i remove my hands from the handlebars they wobble quiet badly, any idea where to look? i had the front wheel bearing done last year.


thanks all.
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Gnasher on 01 April 2020, 12:45:44 pm
Hi, i have a 99 FZS600

when riding at normal speeds if i remove my hands from the handlebars they wobble quiet badly, any idea where to look? i had the front wheel bearing done last year.


thanks all.


Check the front tyre for balance/wear next the headraces. 
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Qutuz on 01 April 2020, 12:56:05 pm
will try those first, guessing there will be something on youtube on how to check headrace bearings, thanks
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Trebus on 01 April 2020, 12:57:43 pm
Got a top box or rack on? I’ve had bikes that where the box would make it shake a lot.
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Qutuz on 01 April 2020, 01:07:34 pm
funny you mention that, i installed a Givi monorack and E52 Maxia box last week!!  :eek
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Qutuz on 01 April 2020, 01:22:50 pm
i suppose its worth a ride out without box on see what happens.
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Gnasher on 01 April 2020, 01:33:39 pm
funny you mention that, i installed a Givi monorack and E52 Maxia box last week!!  :eek


Yep these too will, cause instability but only at higher speeds.  What they will do is expose other issues i.e. front tyre, headraces at lower speeds. 
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: unfazed on 01 April 2020, 01:40:33 pm
Don't  take your hands off the bars  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: Qutuz on 01 April 2020, 02:17:42 pm
Don't  take your hands off the bars  :rolleyes


was waiting for that one  :lol
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 April 2020, 03:01:47 pm
Hi, i have a 99 FZS600
when riding at normal speeds if i remove my hands from the handlebars they wobble quiet badly,
When you take your hands off the bars its your body shaking because you are riding at "normal" FAZER speed - slow down to other bike speeds and you will be ok.
Title: Re: Front end wobble, any suggestions?
Post by: pezos on 05 April 2020, 01:09:43 pm
Yes I had a wobble too then replaced front tyre and had the wheel balanced. Good as gold now... much nicer to ride.