Front end wobbling

Started by Indonlire, July 21, 2011, 07:54:02 AM

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patty2sage

Nope, didn't let go of handlebars, although I have done this often enough last year. I have nearly 6K miles on this dunlap tire and see only some slight cupping. A friend came over, jacked it up, and pulled up on the front tire to check the bearings. Seemed fine, but thinks my forks my be dry. I'm going to change and replace fork oil this morning.

TLRam1

Normally there is no issue with the front end wobbling. Might check the balance of the front tire but I think it would have to be way out for any noticeable shake. 
Terry

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patty2sage

I'm going to buy a new front tire. Has anyone ever tried a skinnier front tire on their magna? My current tire is a dunlp k555 120-80-17, but I think I might try a 110-80-117.

Jerry G Turner

Yes I have used a 110. You should have no problem with it and I would almost bet a new tire will cure your front end wobble.
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patty2sage

I'm gonna try the 110. Hope it cures the front end wobble too.

MagnaMan

Quote from: patty2sage on July 05, 2015, 09:04:10 PM
I'm gonna try the 110. Hope it cures the front end wobble too.
So did the new tire solve your problems?
Jesse
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'99 Magna (Halloween theme paint job)
Racetech Cartridge Emulators in front forks, Progressive 444s on the rear. Best mods I've ever made to this bike.
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hootmon

I've had a front end wobble twice (only in corners)..
Both times I had a worn Avon Venom tire...
Changed the rear tire, Wobble went away..
"accidents aren't predictable, don't be a DUMBASS" - MD Dan

MagnaMikeD

Same here as I have had front end wobble twice and each time it was toward the end of life of the front tire.  I changed the tire and presto, no more wobble.
Mike
Mike
1999 VF750C, bought new and untitled 2001.
227,401 miles, by the grace of God!!!
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VeeFourEver

My 94 Magna had 34,000 miles on it when I noticed I had the same problem decreasing speed from 45 to 40 mph with hands just off the grips. It was just after balancing and installing new Metzler tires. I replaced the steering head and wheel bearings and the problem went away. 

Magniac

Quote from: patty2sage on July 05, 2015, 09:04:10 PM
I'm gonna try the 110. Hope it cures the front end wobble too.
I suggest going to a 110/90 instead of the 110/80. The 80 will be significantly smaller in diameter, which will steepen the fork angle. The 90 will be slightly larger diameter, which as the tire wears, will come back closer to the stock height.
I say this because I once put on a 110/80, which was all that was available when I needed to replace it on a trip. In turns it always felt as though the front was on the verge of "tucking under". I couldn't wait for that tire to wear out so I could replace it.
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hootmon

Quote from: Magniac on September 13, 2015, 10:55:12 AM
Quote from: patty2sage on July 05, 2015, 09:04:10 PM
I'm gonna try the 110. Hope it cures the front end wobble too.
I suggest going to a 110/90 instead of the 110/80. The 80 will be significantly smaller in diameter, which will steepen the fork angle. The 90 will be slightly larger diameter, which as the tire wears, will come back closer to the stock height.
I say this because I once put on a 110/80, which was all that was available when I needed to replace it on a trip. In turns it always felt as though the front was on the verge of "tucking under". I couldn't wait for that tire to wear out so I could replace it.
2ND 120/70/17 Michelin Pilot 3/4 on the front.. LOVE IT!!! GREAT Tire.. Wish they made one in an 80.. Throws my Speedo off.. BUT
worth it.
"accidents aren't predictable, don't be a DUMBASS" - MD Dan