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Head Shake

3 posts Started 3 Dec 2006 Last recovered post 3 Dec 2006 Wayback Machine snapshot 29 Mar 2007

#1
Just come back from a ride in which i noticed some serious headshake when off the throttle. It happens at around 55mph and lower, i barely let go of the bars and they start shaking violently. I tried at higher speeds but it wasn't until it dropped near 55 when this started happening. My guess is the front wheel is outta balance, maybe i've lost a weight but thought I'd give you guys and girls a shot at what it could be. Thanks for any input.
#2
AussieinUSA, Dec 3 2006, 09:18 PM Just come back from a ride in which i noticed some serious headshake when off the throttle. It happens at around 55mph and lower, i barely let go of the bars and they start shaking violently. I tried at higher speeds but it wasn't until it dropped near 55 when this started happening. My guess is the front wheel is outta balance, maybe i've lost a weight but thought I'd give you guys and girls a shot at what it could be. Thanks for any input.

probably cupped front tire, maybe steering bearings.
#3
Type in "headshake" as a search word in the forums, and you'll get lots of info about this (and it'll be faster than waiting for replies).

Hope this helps.
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