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Old 08-30-2005, 10:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Guys

Do any of ya'll have any front end or handle bar movement at 40 to 50 MPH..

Just noticed it this weekend while going back and forth to the AMA races at VIR.
Running 40 psi in front tire and just have apx 2500 miles. Not showing any wear yet.

I have not checked the torque on the axle bolt yet

Just wondering...Thanks in advance

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Old 08-30-2005, 10:26 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I don't have a head shake but I keep my front tire inflated to 36psi and my rear to 38psi. Davo suggested that combination at Americade and I like it very much (thanks Davo!).

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Old 08-30-2005, 11:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Reasons for the shakes...

Tire Balance... Rear shocks adjusted differently... steering head bearings loose.... incorrect amount of front fork oil... aftermarket (or even Triumph) windshield mounted on front forks not centered... Aftermarket rear shocks too low and messing with the bike's geometry... front tire has slipped belt... $3 a gallon gas

If you can't find something obvious quickly on your own I would let the dealer look at it...

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Old 08-31-2005, 12:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thank you..

I will check a few of these things out. I ride too fast at times to have funny things like that going on...

Stock everything except cat delete pipe...and 200055 tune.
No windshield.

I still have that terrible viberation...at 3000 rpm and above....and it never gets better...just worse the higher you turn it.

I'll get them to look at that also

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Old 08-31-2005, 01:50 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Joey, be sure to check your front fork pinch bolts, some have found them to be loose. They should be torqued to 22 Nm.
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Old 09-01-2005, 07:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Hey Joey, If you are ridin that fast and you don't have a windscreen, it might be you shakin the bike!! :razz: "A case of the tail waggin the dog?"

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Old 09-01-2005, 08:57 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Hummmm...I do not think I am shaking the handle bars at 40 - 50 mph if I am not touching them.....LOL

In 1973 I became a member of the 200 club.

I will check most everything ya'll said to check this weekend....Going to pull it all the way down to have everything clear coated

Will be putting it back with the chrome oil tank too....that son bought for BD...
Riding the LT now....52 mpg...ain't life something

thanks again friends

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Old 09-02-2005, 08:34 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Hey Joey... Post a pic of the Chrome tank for us... I would like to see how it looks! Just not sure if it's too much Bling for me!? Maybe I'll get mine painted RED!

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