Front end wobble, any suggestions?

[Qutuz]

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.

[Gnasher]

Hi, i have a 99 FZS600

[size=1em]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.[/size]


thanks all.

Check the front tyre for balance/wear next the headraces. 

[Qutuz]

will try those first, guessing there will be something on youtube on how to check headrace bearings, thanks

[Trebus]

Got a top box or rack on? I’ve had bikes that where the box would make it shake a lot.

[Qutuz]

funny you mention that, i installed a Givi monorack and E52 Maxia box last week!!  :eek

[Qutuz]

i suppose its worth a ride out without box on see what happens.

[Gnasher]

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. 

[unfazed]

Don't  take your hands off the bars  :rolleyes

[Qutuz]

Don't  take your hands off the bars  :rolleyes

was waiting for that one  :lol

[fazersharp]

Hi, i have a 99 FZS600
[size=1em]when riding at normal speeds if i remove my hands from the handlebars they wobble quiet badly, [/size]

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.

[pezos]

Yes I had a wobble too then replaced front tyre and had the wheel balanced. Good as gold now... much nicer to ride.