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09-10-2008, 05:42 PM | #31 |
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Front-end wobble low speeds - RESOLVED
I've been watching this thread cause mine has the same problem. Most noticeably at 30-40 mph. I'm wondering if this is something that would be covered under warranty? I still have about 7 months on mine. Not sure if there is a mileage limitation or not.
Its bad though, not the smooth ride I have been accustomed to for the past year. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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09-11-2008, 08:37 AM | #32 |
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Front-end wobble low speeds - RESOLVED
I think Spirello nailed it. I'm surprised how many shops don't know how to install a front wheel.
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09-11-2008, 07:25 PM | #33 |
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That's what has me worried.
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09-19-2008, 07:46 PM | #34 |
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Front-end wobble low speeds - RESOLVED
The front-end wobble I reported having at the beginning of this thread has been resolved.
I want to thank everyone for all the suggestions. I related them to the mechanic I used and he was impressed that so many had such good insight into the potential problems. His immediate thought however was front-tire cupping -- and that is all it was. Replaced the front tire with a Metzler (sp?) and the wobble is gone. I personally couldn't see it -- but he showed me -- it wasn't much "cupping" in my inexperienced opinion -- but he said it sometimes doesn't take much. He said sometimes tires can have "internal" problems as well that can cause a side-to-side wobble -- which is a dangerous situation according to him. He said that he would not recommend going very far on a tire that wobbles at any speed until you have someone look at it first to make sure it is only a cupping problem -- whereby then you can ride until the tire is replaced. Anyway... thanks for everyone's suggestions!! And it sounds like there was some good advice given on KawaNOW (as if I wouldn't expect only the best)! Greg
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09-20-2008, 01:08 AM | #36 |
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Glad the tire fixed it and nothing more serious.
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09-20-2008, 08:42 AM | #37 |
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Thanks for posting the solution.
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09-20-2008, 04:33 PM | #38 |
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Front-end wobble low speeds - RESOLVED
I put the new Avon Cobra on today and just got back from the test ride. No more wobble here, either.
And as everyone says, the difference in ride & handling compared to the stock 'Stones is amazing. Noticeably smother ride and leans into a turn much easier and sure footed. I've read all this several times but it just isn't the same as experiencing it for yourself. Leo |
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