Betty's got a shimmy

Started by ThomasMagna, August 14, 2006, 05:30:56 AM

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ThomasMagna

Great news for me. It seems that Allen was right on about the letting the tension go. I remember when I hit the pothole that it didn't feel like a normal thumping. That might have been the axle letting go from where it was pinch. If that makes any sense.

I only got to it yesterday. I got busy with a rush order for 10 toddler benches for a school down the road. Of course it had to be done before school started. It was also the first time I had any help with the bike..

I did the magic marker thing before I removed the wheel but wasn't sure how accurate I was. While it was off, I took it to a dealership and they were really nice. The manager took the wheel and balanced it, checked both rotors and the wheel for trueness and didn't charge anything. That is the second time he has done me a favor.

When I put new tires on, he balanced them for me. I forgot my wallet and had no cash. He gave me the wheels, told me to come in Monday or something and pay then. I was there when they opened, looked him up and paid.

So the test ride went well. I used the throttle lock at 30, went no handed and no shimmy. I bumped up the speed and no shimmy. I just loosened up my grip at the higher speeds, no lock. It does, however, track to the right. It isn't noticeable riding it but at thirty and no handed it did. It was an empty, newly paved road and was able to ride the crown and not the slope.

Sorry to be so long winded, but I'm sort of excited about being able to ride again. Also feel like I learned something. Couldn't exactly tell you what if you should ask. I'm glad to have this forum.

Thanks to all.
Ride like you want to Ride tomorrow.

roboto65

Hey thats what I love doing working on and helping other people work on there rides just glad you got it fixed and any other ??? you just holler and we will do our best to answer the ????
Allen Rugg 
76 Jeep CJ

The adventure begins where your plans fall through.