DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
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DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Ok I did 1200 miles over a 3 day run from Columbus Oh to Chattanooga TN and back on my new car tire- General Tire Grabber UHP 205/70/15 and everytime I tried to keep up with traffic at about 75 mph to 80 mph I got the wobbles pretty severer. When I filled the tank it seemed to not be as noticable but as the fuel went down it would get worse. I like the look and the idea of this concept of having a CT but I did not like the feel I was getting going down the highway. Any suggestions on how to get this to cease so I can go back to enjoying the bike again?
Thanks for any advise
Thanks for any advise
zilgin2112- Number of posts : 3
Location : Columbus,Oh
Registration date : 2011-07-13
Wobble
Did you install beads? What pressure are you running?
optomatt- Number of posts : 5
Age : 68
Location : Millican, TX
Registration date : 2010-10-25
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Read. There are a plethora of threads/posts on this from beginning of trouble to solutions. Wobble seems to be the one concern
that has to be addressed once size/fitment is covered. After that, it's all gravy.
that has to be addressed once size/fitment is covered. After that, it's all gravy.
quadancer- Number of posts : 1245
Age : 70
Location : Acworth, Ga.
Registration date : 2010-05-02
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Shock bushings
Just saying
See you out there
Smokey
Just saying
See you out there
Smokey
smokey2255- Admin
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Age : 57
Location : Westfield Illinois
Registration date : 2007-12-14
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Yes I used dyna-beads 3oz in rear and 2oz in front-front running at 41psi-per what was recommended on tire (new front dunlop) AND 36psi on rear-Checked bushing-all looked good.
zilgin2112- Number of posts : 3
Location : Columbus,Oh
Registration date : 2011-07-13
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Someone also mentioned that the problems could be caused while riding
with a trunk or stuff loaded in another way. Had to do with the reflection
of the wind or something like that.
Good Luck sorting it out.
Robert.
with a trunk or stuff loaded in another way. Had to do with the reflection
of the wind or something like that.
Good Luck sorting it out.
Robert.
CaribCruiser- Number of posts : 673
Age : 62
Location : Curacao, Dutch Caribbean
Registration date : 2007-12-16
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Neck bearings would be my next choice after the bushings. Schwinn has better bearings in their bicycles. After that its a crap shoot. Putting a taller tire in the rear changes the riding angle of the bike. You can change the height of the front forks to try and compensate for that. Sometimes changing the angle of your windshield helps. As you can see there are lots of things to take into account. You can even add 3 or 4pounds of air to the rear tire. It is worth the effort. You could even try no going that fast.
Jerry
Jerry
jedishon- Super User
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Age : 73
Location : Rogersville, Al
Registration date : 2007-12-18
Re: DID 1200 MLS LAST WEEKEND AND NOT HAPPY
Try 40# in rear, Mine did the wobble at 70+, uped the pressure and it went away.
VTX15628- Number of posts : 23
Location : Washington
Registration date : 2010-07-05
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