Handlebar Shake
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From: north east, now shrops, England
Handlebar Shake
hi all, out for a ride at weekend.. took hands of bars to stretch and front wheel shook quite bad.. this happens around 40mph... not bad at at other speed..is it wheel balance or what ? had back wheel off 2 weeks ago, could this have anything to do with it ? any thoughts ?
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From: Bir Tawil
RE: Handlebar Shake
Mine is rock soild. If I put my Givi bags on it shakes from 35-25mph. If I take the bags off and move one up for a top bag, I does not shake as much.
When I had new tires install, they placed the wheel weights on one side of the wheels outer rim. I moved them to the center by cutting them and using double stick tape. By moving the wheel weights to the center I got rid of a major shakeing from 45-25mph. Now it only shakes mildly with bags on.
The shaking is also with hands off of the bars. During a long ride I lock the throttle and go for a few minutes no handed to rest.
Check to see where your wheel weights are.
When I had new tires install, they placed the wheel weights on one side of the wheels outer rim. I moved them to the center by cutting them and using double stick tape. By moving the wheel weights to the center I got rid of a major shakeing from 45-25mph. Now it only shakes mildly with bags on.
The shaking is also with hands off of the bars. During a long ride I lock the throttle and go for a few minutes no handed to rest.
Check to see where your wheel weights are.
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Mine also did it until I replaced the front tire. I would start there or get a balance.
I've been told that bags will also cause this. You have to figure that any unbalanced load will cause it.
I've been told that bags will also cause this. You have to figure that any unbalanced load will cause it.
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From: San Jose, CA.
RE: Handlebar Shake
No handed, with throttle locked for a few minutes to rest? Seems rather dangerous to me. What if you hit a pot hole or some other road irregularity without your hands on the bars? How about pulling over, getting off the bike and stretching out for a few minutes instead? Riding bikes is dangerous enough with both hands on the bars!
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RE: Handlebar Shake
nice to see its not just me then...think its time for a new front tyre...its lookin tired[:@] espeacially with new back one...will try that and let you know...cheers everyone..
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
RE: Handlebar Shake
I sometimes ride with my left hand resting on the tank.
Like when I drive the car with my knees, talking on the phone with a coffee and donut, then having a shave afterwards while texting my mates. - Only Joking.
I have thought of getting a thottle lock. I really don't see a big risk of letting go of the bars.
Like when I drive the car with my knees, talking on the phone with a coffee and donut, then having a shave afterwards while texting my mates. - Only Joking.
I have thought of getting a thottle lock. I really don't see a big risk of letting go of the bars.
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RE: Handlebar Shake
Quite a common problem on bikes ..
Depending on where you tend to ride , ( windy roads , more L/h or R/h bends ect ) tyres wear out unevenly ...
Get the front wheel off!! .. get it checked for even balance and inspect the tyre while its on the balancer machine .. un even wear shows up there real easily...
Depending on where you tend to ride , ( windy roads , more L/h or R/h bends ect ) tyres wear out unevenly ...
Get the front wheel off!! .. get it checked for even balance and inspect the tyre while its on the balancer machine .. un even wear shows up there real easily...
