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Re: [ST] Front end shake



And while checking head bearings, take a look at swing arm bearings -
loose/worn will manifest as described.

Charlie McCullough
tz250 WERA#90
Lottsa Ducs
Triumph ST

- -----Original Message-----
From: Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: [ST] Front end shake


>Well disc warpage has been reported in bikes with similair milage,
>have your dealer measure runout. I doubt it's fork oil. Front tire
>could be cupping causing the problem and although I doubt that the
>steering head bearings are shot they could be a bit loose, dealer can
>adjust them.. HTH
>
>Erik
>
>PS: also check and properly adjust front and rear suspension sag..
>springs wearing could change the steering geometry.. and also does it
>shake with the bags on or off, or both.. loose bag at speed could
>effect stability
>
>>Well, which would you guess for a bike that only has 4100 miles on it?
>>
>>Eric Mann
>>eric91z@xxxxxxxx
>>'91 Camaro Z28
>>'01 Blue ST
>>'95 Ford F150 4x4
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Erik Miner" <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 9:31 PM
>>Subject: Re: [ST] Front end shake
>>
>>
>> > It's got to be either tire balance/wear, disc warpage, old/shot fork
>> > fluid, or steering head bearings.
>> >
>> > Erik
>> >
>> >
>> > >Just looking for some help with a front end shake the bike has
developed.
>> > >While out riding with the beautiful weather we had in Iowa last
weekend,
>>I
>> > >noticed the handlebars shaking a little - especially when slowing
down.
>> > >Took both hands off the grips at one point and it was shaking pretty
>>good.
>> > >Had a little of this before when the rear tire had a leak and was low
on
>> > >air, but everything is fine back there.  I have about 4100 miles on
the
>> > >original, stock front tire, and about 3000 miles on the new (stock
type)
>> > >rear tire.
>> > >
>> > >Any thoughts?
>> > >
>> > >Eric Mann
>> > >eric91z@xxxxxxxx
>> > >'91 Camaro Z28
>> > >'01 Blue ST
>> > >'95 Ford F150 4x4
>> > >
>> > >
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