Nomad stearing oscillation - Page 5

Jllm02199 · 07-21-2014, 05:56 PM

Tighten the steering head bearings. Real tight......

mick56 · 08-09-2014, 08:58 AM

After all the shenanigins over the head shake, listening to and trying all the remedies that have been suggested on here, including a new tapered head race set that cost me $350, i put on a new set of Maxxis M6011 whitewall,s, 150/80/16 both end,s, and had the wheel,s balanced,

f--k me dead, no head shake at all, and it handle,s so light and precise, it corner,s like i would never have believed, you can keep your Avon Cobra,s & Venom,s

So gentlemen, wheel balancing was the answer for me, it just might work for you,and save you some money

mapleleafalumnus · 08-09-2014, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the update, Mick!

**Rasta** · 08-10-2014, 06:49 PM

Glad to hear that took care of it for you. Keep us updated how it is going.

**Jared** · 08-10-2014, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowndodge

I bought a Victory and it went away!

http://www.thevog.net/forum/thread/1...y-tour-wobble/

nomad ryder · 08-14-2014, 01:02 PM

Update: Got two new kicks, Michelin Commander II, front 130/90-16, rear stock. Great difference, steering is much lighter. The wobble is much less, can't say totally gone 'cause haven't ridden that much since new tires, but I'm hopeful. I'm going to snug up the bearing nut anyway, since I want to put some additional rise below the bars anyhow.

**cnc** · 08-14-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad ryder

Update: Got two new kicks, Michelin Commander II, front 130/90-16, rear stock. Great difference, steering is much lighter. The wobble is much less, can't say totally gone 'cause haven't ridden that much since new tires, but I'm hopeful. I'm going to snug up the bearing nut anyway, since I want to put some additional rise below the bars anyhow.

I'm betting that just installing new tires will reduce the feeling of wobble but as the tires wear it will come back much like a new front tire will cure howling in the corners till it too starts to cup.
Let us know how it works out over time.
Mind has never wobbled through two sets of different tire brands but my head bearing is fairly stiff, so that may be the difference.

**Rasta** · 08-15-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

I'm betting that just installing new tires will reduce the feeling of wobble but as the tires wear it will come back much like a new front tire will cure howling in the corners till it too starts to cup.
Let us know how it works out over time.
Mind has never wobbled through two sets of different tire brands but my head bearing is fairly stiff, so that may be the difference.

I wanted to say that earlier but I didn't want to be accused of being negative. Hopefully it is the cure for these guys.

**Idaho** · 08-16-2014, 11:25 PM

Worn and underinflated tires will cause a wobble. New tires fluffed up tight will greatly diminish wobble.
By the way, the easiest, and cheapest, way to balance your tires is to put 2 ounces of airsoft pellets in the tire. Works on both front and rear.

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08-09-2014, 08:58 AM	#62
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Problem solved. After all the shenanigins over the head shake, listening to and trying all the remedies that have been suggested on here, including a new tapered head race set that cost me $350, i put on a new set of Maxxis M6011 whitewall,s, 150/80/16 both end,s, and had the wheel,s balanced, f--k me dead, no head shake at all, and it handle,s so light and precise, it corner,s like i would never have believed, you can keep your Avon Cobra,s & Venom,s So gentlemen, wheel balancing was the answer for me, it just might work for you,and save you some money __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find. Last edited by mick56; 04-17-2016 at 10:36 AM.
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08-09-2014, 09:25 AM	#63
mapleleafalumnus Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thrae Tenalp Posts: 132	Thanks for the update, Mick! __________________ Wanna go, pretty boy? Illegitimati non carborundum -Gen. Joseph Stilwell 1999 VN 1500 Nomad
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08-10-2014, 06:49 PM	#64
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08-16-2014, 11:25 PM	#69
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Worn and underinflated tires will cause a wobble. New tires fluffed up tight will greatly diminish wobble. By the way, the easiest, and cheapest, way to balance your tires is to put 2 ounces of airsoft pellets in the tire. Works on both front and rear. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-14-2014, 01:02 PM	#66
nomad ryder Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 274	Update: Got two new kicks, Michelin Commander II, front 130/90-16, rear stock. Great difference, steering is much lighter. The wobble is much less, can't say totally gone 'cause haven't ridden that much since new tires, but I'm hopeful. I'm going to snug up the bearing nut anyway, since I want to put some additional rise below the bars anyhow.
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