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by: hobbles - Mar 16, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -6
Post by hobbles on Mar 16, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -6
I have a heck of a front end wobble. It starts at about 12mph and is gone at about 19 mph. Any ideas?
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by: Guitarman - Mar 16, 2015 12:16:37 GMT -6
Post by Guitarman on Mar 16, 2015 12:16:37 GMT -6
Wheel bearings, steering head bearing, loose fork, bad tire, overly fat hamster strapped to one side....
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by: FACE PLANT FOR LIFE - Mar 16, 2015 12:20:00 GMT -6
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Wheel bearings, steering head bearing, loose fork, bad tire, overly fat hamster strapped to one side.... How did you know about my hamster?! |
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by: Guitarman - Mar 16, 2015 12:40:02 GMT -6
Post by Guitarman on Mar 16, 2015 12:40:02 GMT -6
Wheel bearings, steering head bearing, loose fork, bad tire, overly fat hamster strapped to one side.... How did you know about my hamster?! Kind of hard to miss with those 4 inch fangs hanging off your... I mean it's face.  |
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by: Guitarman - Mar 16, 2015 12:41:56 GMT -6
Post by Guitarman on Mar 16, 2015 12:41:56 GMT -6
Hobb's, I'd start with the tire. It comes and goes with changing speeds so that sounds like a bad tire to me. Check for bubbles, warps, twists and separated belts.
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by: hobbles - Mar 16, 2015 13:32:38 GMT -6
Post by hobbles on Mar 16, 2015 13:32:38 GMT -6
Ok, nothing loose in the front end. Tire is ok on the width (both sides) but it is out of round maybe 1/8". So that has got to be it.
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by: cyborg - Mar 16, 2015 13:51:39 GMT -6
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Post by cyborg on Mar 16, 2015 13:51:39 GMT -6
Hey hobs does the thing track straight,,, have your flower drive it and you watch it ,, it may be tracking weird,,, have her drive it at you,,, or if she just talked to the life insurance agent then have her drive away in front of you,,, lol
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by: Alleyoop - Mar 16, 2015 14:04:50 GMT -6
Post by Alleyoop on Mar 16, 2015 14:04:50 GMT -6
Its the tire if it comes and goes away at certain speeds and since you already know it is out of round you can live with it since it only happens from 12 to say 20 mph.
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by: Guitarman - Mar 17, 2015 0:31:30 GMT -6
Post by Guitarman on Mar 17, 2015 0:31:30 GMT -6
So, either the tire is going bad, or the wheel is bent. Get yourself a ruler/yardstick and check it for roundness. A bad tire, easy fix. A bent rim, still easy, just a pain in the wallet.
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by: crwford - Jun 19, 2015 17:08:24 GMT -6
Post by crwford on Jun 19, 2015 17:08:24 GMT -6
Well had my back wheels spun balance one wheel shook really bad tire man said tire assembly rim was bad. Call RapidJim he say's he found one at warehouse he will ship it out soon as possible. yes it is under warranty but my license test will be in a few weeks. Can't wait till china ships i'll just keep it as a spare.
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by: Alleyoop - Jun 19, 2015 17:28:00 GMT -6
Post by Alleyoop on Jun 19, 2015 17:28:00 GMT -6
It is most likely out of balance and when they are they will shimmey at certain speeds so have it balanced. If something was bent it would shake rattle and roll at all speeds.
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by: hobbles - Jun 20, 2015 6:52:32 GMT -6
Post by hobbles on Jun 20, 2015 6:52:32 GMT -6
I think it's a bent right rim. click  |
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by: cyborg - Jun 21, 2015 23:09:51 GMT -6
Post by cyborg on Jun 21, 2015 23:09:51 GMT -6
Repeat after me,,,ROAD BIKE,,,,NOT KENTUCKY MOTO CROSSER,,,ya crazy ridge runner!!!!  |
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by: cyborg - Jun 21, 2015 23:11:08 GMT -6
Post by cyborg on Jun 21, 2015 23:11:08 GMT -6
All kidding aside you musta bumped something Hobs ol man,,no wonder it's wobblin
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by: hobbles - Jun 22, 2015 3:39:22 GMT -6
Post by hobbles on Jun 22, 2015 3:39:22 GMT -6
Mornin cyborg,
I was told that the old man (93 years old) that had it before us, put it in a ditch. That's why it only had 200+ miles on it when we got it. I think it scared him after that and that is why he gave it to the Wife. All in all tho. it runs nice, with the help of y'all. I can live with the wobble for a while, it's not bad.
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