Re: [ST] Steering dampener recommendation

[Andrew Libby <alibby@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the input.  Tires are properly inflated,
but there is some cupping.  I'm very near the
end of life on this tire.  I'll hold off on doing
anything untill I replace the tire.

Thanks

Andy

Bryce wrote:
> A dampener will not solve the problem IMO.  SDs are
> usually reserved for bikes with steep steering head
> angles that result in twitchy steering.  From what u
> describe it's more when u let go of the bars.
> 
> While some specific tires tend to do this anyway,
> others will do it during the end of their life when
> cupping of thr front tire has occured.  I'd start by
> checking your tires and making sure they are properly
> inflated.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Bryce
> --- Andy libby <alibby@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>
>>Greetings,
>>
>>I've got a 2002ST.  Love it.  In the past year,
>>I've put about 15K miles on it, and have become
>>slightly disenchanted with the steering wobble I
>>experience when I let off the bars.  I've got hopes
>>that a dampener can help solve this.  Can anyone
>>recommend one.
>>
>>Also, has anyone else had this problem?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>Andy
>>
>>
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