28-07-14, 10:16 AM
I have heard of something called "tank slap" where the handlebars oscillate left to right, sometimes violently and at speed.
I bought my fazer two weeks ago from a local shop (not dealer) with a new 12 month MoT.
When I ride , on any road, hands off the bars (6am so no other traffic!) at any speed 5, 10, 50MPH the handlebars start to oscillate slowly at first getting faster. Maybe a turn every 2 seconds upto quite vigerously. If I put my hands on the bars I can easily control it - not much resistance - at any speed but my fingers get very numb. (another post on the forum)
Question:
1. Is this tank slap or something else?
2. What causes it? Is causing it?
3. Is it safe?
4. Should it have passed an MoT
I'm thinking of going back to the shop so could do with some replies.
I bought my fazer two weeks ago from a local shop (not dealer) with a new 12 month MoT.
When I ride , on any road, hands off the bars (6am so no other traffic!) at any speed 5, 10, 50MPH the handlebars start to oscillate slowly at first getting faster. Maybe a turn every 2 seconds upto quite vigerously. If I put my hands on the bars I can easily control it - not much resistance - at any speed but my fingers get very numb. (another post on the forum)
Question:
1. Is this tank slap or something else?
2. What causes it? Is causing it?
3. Is it safe?
4. Should it have passed an MoT
I'm thinking of going back to the shop so could do with some replies.