Tire shake

Vicious-Cycle · 07-23-2005, 02:04 PM

I just put new Metzeler lasers on the Katana. Now when I am on the freeway at around 80mph the front end feels like it’s trying to shake loose from the forks. This only happens on the freeway that I can see.
Any thoughts?

SHWELL · 07-23-2005, 02:44 PM

Did they forget to balance the wheel?

Gleno · 07-23-2005, 05:51 PM

Did you forget to tighten the wheel??

07-23-2005, 05:53 PM

given the nature of that bike i would say head bearing . or is this only do it on the concrete sections with the lines milled into them ????the lil rain run off lines???

Mustang · 07-23-2005, 06:44 PM

Take it back

Gleno · 07-23-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Take it back

........to the mfg and tell them you want it waranteed.

scsshell · 07-23-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicious-Cycle

I just put new Metzeler lasers on the Katana. Now when I am on the freeway at around 80mph the front end feels like it’s trying to shake loose from the forks. This only happens on the freeway that I can see.
Any thoughts?

uh.... like what freeway has a 80mph speed limit

Vicious-Cycle · 07-24-2005, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHWELL

Did they forget to balance the wheel?

Its got new weights on it

Vicious-Cycle · 07-24-2005, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gleno

Did you forget to tighten the wheel??

Axil torqued to 50lbs.

Vicious-Cycle · 07-24-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sinfulf4i

given the nature of that bike i would say head bearing . or is this only do it on the concrete sections with the lines milled into them ????the lil rain run off lines???

I realy notice it on the concrete. Its never done that before the new tires.

Vicious-Cycle · 07-24-2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scsshell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicious-Cycle

I just put new Metzeler lasers on the Katana. Now when I am on the freeway at around 80mph the front end feels like it’s trying to shake loose from the forks. This only happens on the freeway that I can see.
Any thoughts?

uh.... like what freeway has a 80mph speed limit

MINE!!!

vegaseric · 07-24-2005, 11:51 AM

Is this a FAQ? This seems like a Sportbike General Discussion item.

Vicious-Cycle · 07-24-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vegaseric

Is this a FAQ? This seems like a Sportbike General Discussion item.

Ya. I probably got it in the wrong spot. Shell Can you move this thread to "Sportbike General Discussion"?

2upFZ1 · 07-25-2005, 07:55 AM

I thought you got the Diablo's?

And did you double-check the pressure?

Vicious-Cycle · 07-25-2005, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2upFZ1

I thought you got the Diablo's?

And did you double-check the pressure?

Pressure is right up there. I check it once a week.
No... The Diablo didnt come in a size to fit. I had to go with the Laser.

Vicious-Cycle · 08-16-2005, 09:17 AM

I got my tire shake to quit. Come to find out that my tire gage that I carry is about 10-15lbs off. Yep Pat it was a low tire pressure. Thanks for all the help and guidance.

2upFZ1 · 08-18-2005, 03:18 PM

Ding Ding Ding. What'd I win?

Vicious-Cycle · 08-19-2005, 08:53 AM

You can have the POS tire gage.

spleecho · 01-27-2006, 07:17 PM

Stay off the freeway then would be my guess,
Heh just kidding I just felt I needed to post:d
hope you got it fixed!

07-23-2005, 02:04 PM	#1
Vicious-Cycle AMA Champ Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 329	I just put new Metzeler lasers on the Katana. Now when I am on the freeway at around 80mph the front end feels like it’s trying to shake loose from the forks. This only happens on the freeway that I can see. Any thoughts? __________________ I’m in trouble? I’m always in trouble. It’s just a matter of the amount of trouble I'm in.<br /><br />Ross

08-16-2005, 09:17 AM	#16
Vicious-Cycle AMA Champ Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 329	I got my tire shake to quit. Come to find out that my tire gage that I carry is about 10-15lbs off. Yep Pat it was a low tire pressure. Thanks for all the help and guidance. __________________ I’m in trouble? I’m always in trouble. It’s just a matter of the amount of trouble I'm in.<br /><br />Ross

08-19-2005, 08:53 AM	#18
Vicious-Cycle AMA Champ Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 329	You can have the POS tire gage. __________________ I’m in trouble? I’m always in trouble. It’s just a matter of the amount of trouble I'm in.<br /><br />Ross

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07-23-2005, 05:53 PM	#4
sinfulf4i Guest Posts: n/a	given the nature of that bike i would say head bearing . or is this only do it on the concrete sections with the lines milled into them ????the lil rain run off lines???

01-27-2006, 07:17 PM	#19
spleecho Top Gear Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 70	Stay off the freeway then would be my guess, Heh just kidding I just felt I needed to post:d hope you got it fixed!