Major wobble from TKC's

[James Embrey]

Hi Guys

I have fitted TKC 80's to my GS1200 a few weeks ago. I have an issue with major handbar wobble around 100mph (i have a very long private drive!). Any ideas and what pressure should they be?

James

 

[John Armstrong]

Don't they recommend keeping below 100 mph with that type of tyre?

 

[MATKAT]

speed rated

TKC's are speed rated to I think 64mph. That has never stopped me travelling around 80 mph for long periods but 100mph and the chances are you will have a weave

 

[garfield]

Hi Guys

I have fitted TKC 80's to my GS1200 a few weeks ago. I have an issue with major handbar wobble around 100mph (i have a very long private drive!). Any ideas and what pressure should they be?

James

blast it through 120 mph and you'll be fine......

 

[karnevil]

Sounds about right for a TKC!

 

[Vern]

Keep it nailed and it stops after about 105ish

 

[Mutley]

TKC's are speed rated to I think 64mph. That has never stopped me travelling around 80 mph for long periods but 100mph and the chances are you will have a weave

The only time I've ever seen you travel at 80 is when you were accelerating to or braking from over a ton

 

[Fanum]

TKC's are speed rated to I think 64mph. That has never stopped me travelling around 80 mph for long periods but 100mph and the chances are you will have a weave

TKC 80's are 'q' rated, which is 99mph.

Keep them at or above that for long distances and they overheat and the blocks start cracking around their bases on the carcass.

 

[(RIP) Nakambale]

keep it under 100mph. For road use 2.5 front, 2.9 back seems to be fine for me

 

[darkhorse]

Front end wobble at 100 ish when I have panniers on, once very scary at well
over a ton, thought I was going to be off!

 

[James Embrey]

Front end wobble at 100 ish when I have panniers on, once very scary at well
over a ton, thought I was going to be off!

YEAP THATS IT! SHAKING LIKE A BITCH

 

[karnevil]

YEAP THATS IT! SHAKING LIKE A BITCH

Thats the one....................................
See post three

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203898

 

[Ragnar]

TKC 80's are 'q' rated, which is 99mph.

Keep them at or above that for long distances and they overheat and the blocks start cracking around their bases on the carcass.

Oh... So THAT'S what's been causing it!

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

Fanum's right, rated to 99mph. I've got them too and tend to keep to 90 or lower, where they're fine and dandy.