Oh shyte Head shake
- Thread starter grumpy ol git
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Mine is rock steady, so last week on a 100 mile dash on the German autobahn i wanted to see just how stable at speed it really is the twat nav registered 136 mph with tank bag, vario panniers expanded there was the slightest and i mean slightest shake/vibe in the bars nothing to worry about and I'm pretty sure i could have rung its neck to 150 with no stability issues.
I suppose you could say mine is now run in and with 3k on the clock its not used a drop of oil.
I suppose you could say mine is now run in and with 3k on the clock its not used a drop of oil.
Is that because we can generally find a quick and easy solution, whereas the more knowledgeable men start jumping up and down and diagnosing catastrophic problems (which is obviously much more fun). 
Or it is because I is talking bollocks? :blagbla:blagbla:blagbla:blagbla
Or it is because I is talking bollocks? :blagbla:blagbla:blagbla:blagbla
Only in the palm of my hand..... applying a little/lot of pressure as any given situation requires 
OK then I'll toddle back to my kitchen. Never let it be said that I don't know my place
But I am taking all of these with me - and I won't let you play
OK then I'll toddle back to my kitchen. Never let it be said that I don't know my place
But I am taking all of these with me - and I won't let you play
hatzyian
Registered user
Mine used to do it as well, especially when the front tyre was near change limits.
I concur!
And all that with your hands on the bars
Bertha used to do it too.
Harden the feck up and ride it
I am not sure what he is trying to prove with this film, and if it does start to shake it's head badly is he going to throw down the camera to grab hold...
Glyno
Registered user
How does the front tyre look. If its well worn then there is your problem.
I never had head-shake on my Z1R, but you are right about the weaving and snaking. Rear tubular swing arm didnt help, hence many bikes were 'ruined' with a box-section after market unit. You could still ride it quickly, but that and skinny rubber were not confidence inducing.
The WC is lively like a good race-horse, but not completely unstable, like my -ex. It responds well to a positive and intelligent riding style like many a spirited filly.
grumpy ol git
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Sorted####Bloody low pressure in front tyer. But tyer pressure warning didn't light up. So sorted one prob but got another. Would have shown warning on my last years Ralley, so cant be as sensitive. That's the problem of relying on tech stuff. Should have got off my ass and used a pressure gauge. Easy.
sven
Registered user
Yes, it's from my personal experience and friends from the VFR Club - I know my VFR's intimately
E.g. http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/showthread.php?t=21458&highlight=Wobble
Sorted####Bloody low pressure in front tyer. But tyer pressure warning didn't light up. So sorted one prob but got another. Would have shown warning on my last years Ralley, so cant be as sensitive. That's the problem of relying on tech stuff. Should have got off my ass and used a pressure gauge. Easy.
That's good about the pressure, so nothing serious for you/us to worry about. I still check my tyre pressures regularly even though I have had TPMS on my last 3 bikes.
Interesting to see if they are using different sensors to the old model
