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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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I have been noticing a slight vibration and small shaking on the front end when I apply my front brakes. Happens when the bike is warmed up and have been riding awhile. Any ideas what it could be.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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check your tire pressure
 
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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One of your front disc are warped or bent somehow...If you braking and it vibrates that is a known issue...cuz i got 1500 miles on it and noticed it when I took it out of the dealer at 0 miles...its now at the shop today and picking it up in the afternoon
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Tire pressure good. I took it to the dealer and they said that it was fine. And that they didn't know what I was talking about. They couldn't repeat the problem I was having. I drove off and as soon as I used the front brake there it was, a slight shimmy. I have about 800 miles on it and its been like this almost on day 1. They first tried to tell me that it was just the brake pads and that they had to be broken in. Is this a concern or should I just wait and see after awhile? It doesn't do it as bad if at all when I brake hard.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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are you sure its the brakes and not the forks ?
the 1000rr's stock 85 mm springs are ideal for someone between 140-160 lbs
 
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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i think i know what ur talking about... its a slight vibration but it stops in a couple of secs... and it only happens when ur almost stopping...right? if thats it, the u most likely need to adjust ur front fork... as far as the settings ull have to figure them out on ur own.. GL!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Yes, exactly. So I need to adjust the front forks. I will look that up or tell the mechanic. Thanks.
 
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