Re: Who's knocking?

["Dennis Tackett" <sprint99@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Ok. We have about 830 miles on the bike and all has been going smooth. I
>will layoff will the great's this's and that's. But, they are all true.
>The one thing I have been noticing that is of concern though is that
>after about five miles or so I seem to pick up a tapping/thumping
>through the bars and pegs. Most noticeable between 4k and 6k when
>backing off throttle or at part throttle, not accelerating. It is also
>more noticeable in 4th - 6th. When it is pulling all seems fine and
>smooth.
>
>So, my question is this a normal vibration on the bike or something more
>serious? Initially it seems more like a tire problem but if I clutch I
>don't feel it. It is going into the shop next week for a check up and to
>have the bags installed so I will be having it checked out. Just wanted
>to here other opinions.

>Neil
>Marlboro, MA


Check the steering head. It may be loose.
Dennis
Corinth, TX


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