FRONT END SHAKE ME880???

spirello · 08-06-2007, 11:07 AM

I HAVE A 2006 NAD I RECENTLY PUT METZLER MARATHONS ON. IT SEEMS TO MAKE THE FRONT END SHAKE AND WOBBLE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS. I USE TO GET THAT WITH THE STOCK TIRES ON BUT NOT THIS MUCH ANYBODY HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM?

**trip** · 08-06-2007, 11:10 AM

spirello,
I just last week had ME880's put on the front and back. No wobble or shake. I'd take the bike back and have them look at it and possibly rebalance the front wheel.

blowndodge · 08-06-2007, 12:07 PM

Tripster, why did you go the ME's?? When it's time for me I'm thinking the Elite III's are supposed to be good and from what I've heard GW's come with them? I can see my Stone @ 4K is half gone. Any info is appreciated.

**trip** · 08-06-2007, 12:21 PM

Yeah, I've been thinking of getting some Elite's too. The ME880's don't seem to last as long, but they are excellent tires. I decided to have ME's installed again because I didn't want to 'test' anything while I'm gone to Utah. After I wear this set down, I'll take a long, hard look at the Elites.

08-06-2007, 01:14 PM

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Yeah, I've been thinking of getting some Elite's too. The ME880's don't seem to last as long, but they are excellent tires. I decided to have ME's installed again because I didn't want to 'test' anything while I'm gone to Utah. After I wear this set down, I'll take a long, hard look at the Elites.

If you get the chance while in Utah go ride through Zion National Park - You won't regret it!! It doesn't take too long to ride from one end to the other but it sure is perdy!

08-06-2007, 02:46 PM

You all know I put he Maxxis MT90 on the Nomad... I went back to the shop after 1 day because it did't track straight when I took my hands off the handlebars... he told me to ride it a while that it would straighten out... well... after the first 100 miles it tracked straight as an arrow... so he was right...... let the tire get broken in.... it will probably stop...

dragon57 · 08-07-2007, 09:42 AM

I have ME880's on mine; front and rear both; no shake at any speed.

blowndodge · 08-07-2007, 10:28 AM

"it did't track straight when I took my hands off the handlebars.."

You plan on riding behind me right?????????

socwkbiker · 08-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Yeah blowndodge, I don't want to see Nico doing the handsfree thing either.

Todd · 08-07-2007, 02:39 PM

I am seriously considering the ME880's too. Have about 7k on my factory stones and it's time to start thinking about a rear replacement. I ride ALOT 2 up with my wife on the back and through twisties...Anyone tried the 880 (radial) on the back with the stock stone on the front...usually dont like to mix but hey, who see's the rear tire on the Nomad anyway! as long as it rides and tracks good.......

08-07-2007, 08:27 PM

Kinda my trademark... especially coming off freeway exits.... downshift to 4th or 3rd and fly like an eagle arms spread. (airs out the armpits real well too!)

<marquee>FLY LIKE AN EAGLE!!</marquee>

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08-06-2007, 11:10 AM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? spirello, I just last week had ME880's put on the front and back. No wobble or shake. I'd take the bike back and have them look at it and possibly rebalance the front wheel. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? Tripster, why did you go the ME's?? When it's time for me I'm thinking the Elite III's are supposed to be good and from what I've heard GW's come with them? I can see my Stone @ 4K is half gone. Any info is appreciated. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-06-2007, 12:21 PM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? Yeah, I've been thinking of getting some Elite's too. The ME880's don't seem to last as long, but they are excellent tires. I decided to have ME's installed again because I didn't want to 'test' anything while I'm gone to Utah. After I wear this set down, I'll take a long, hard look at the Elites. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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08-06-2007, 02:46 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? You all know I put he Maxxis MT90 on the Nomad... I went back to the shop after 1 day because it did't track straight when I took my hands off the handlebars... he told me to ride it a while that it would straighten out... well... after the first 100 miles it tracked straight as an arrow... so he was right...... let the tire get broken in.... it will probably stop...
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08-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#7
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? I have ME880's on mine; front and rear both; no shake at any speed.
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08-07-2007, 10:28 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? "it did't track straight when I took my hands off the handlebars.." You plan on riding behind me right????????? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-07-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? Yeah blowndodge, I don't want to see Nico doing the handsfree thing either. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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08-07-2007, 02:39 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? I am seriously considering the ME880's too. Have about 7k on my factory stones and it's time to start thinking about a rear replacement. I ride ALOT 2 up with my wife on the back and through twisties...Anyone tried the 880 (radial) on the back with the stock stone on the front...usually dont like to mix but hey, who see's the rear tire on the Nomad anyway! as long as it rides and tracks good....... __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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08-07-2007, 08:27 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	FRONT END SHAKE ME880??? Kinda my trademark... especially coming off freeway exits.... downshift to 4th or 3rd and fly like an eagle arms spread. (airs out the armpits real well too!) <marquee>FLY LIKE AN EAGLE!!</marquee>
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