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jcrocker
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 Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject: Speed wobble |
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| Hi all , I put the MZ on the the track with Nesba this Saturday, it was blast except for getting past like standing still in the straights. Over several sets of tires I still get a pretty bad front end wobble over 95-100, I'm gearing it back up so i was hoping someone had some good cheap advice for eliminating this ( I've heard new bars to steering dampener, I'm hoping to wait till next season for the dampener )
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phlat65
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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if you are in seattle, why haven't we gone for a ride yet?
sean 425-478-0290
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phlat65
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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by the way, what did you set the rear sag at?
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jcrocker
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm going to oyster run this Sunday with some people if your interested ? I was kinda liking the idea of being the only one in town with a cool baggie, but definitely lets go for a ride. ( my rear suspension is set all the way tight ( making sure that's what you were referring too )
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phlat65
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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what is oyster run?
the the sag (difference measured from the rear axle to somewhere like the seat to fender junction with the rear wheel off the ground, and you sitting on the bike in full riding gear) at 95mm or so. with to much spring pre-load (too little sag) it weights the front too much, and vice-versa. probably the most important adjustment due to the long travel suspension.
if you have the reduced height, set it to 75mm or so. leave the "clickers" at their stock settings, then ride it, and only adjust 1 thing at a time in small increments.
what front tire and pressure are you using?
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jcrocker
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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hey, oyster run is a motorcycle rally up in anacortes http://www.oysterrun.org/ I'm meeting some people in redmond at 10 am. We're going to take back roads up there.
I haven't checked the sag ( no garage) but I'm running 30 psi on the front.
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beamisinbtw
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:25 am Post subject: |
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I had the same problem on my Baghira here is my solution custom billet aluminum bracket with a scotts stabilizer
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beamisinbtw
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| this bracket was manufactuered using a cnc machine and can be done again, send me an email and i will provide the info.His name is Dave Hall and we are in melbourne florida.holla!
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jcrocker
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:32 am Post subject: |
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| too funny it looks like we have the same pick up truck too
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phlat65
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hey you are still around!! we shall ride this spring. we should get a group up to Mt. St. Helens.
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jcrocker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:35 am Post subject: Ya |
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| sounds good , I love st helens
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