steering

[crapper]

hello all...i'm going to attempt getting at the steering bearing this week
i read gadgets page on hand made tools to tighten bearing and making sure the torque is right on the nut etc etc..
i've also got the front wheel off and am getting it checked for ballance.......
i've got a bad shimmy when i let go of the bars
front end gets a irst, back end later(i hope)going over f
i've had many bikes and that has never been an issue.
a bit bothersome.i've got an 02 and the handling is questionable.tires are metzler marathon (Like new)
love the bike and am going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and make sure everything is as it should be
would welcome any tips and advice..........................thanks