Thread: Headshake?
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Old 09-09-2018, 03:20 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by fjmartin View Post
I had the exact issue of headshake on mine when I took my hands off the bars....it progressed to a terrible tank slapper that I fortunately rode out of at 70 on the highway.
Wow, glad you were able to ride that one out

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Originally Posted by fjmartin View Post
To test, put the bike on the centerstand if you have one or somehow get the front wheel off the ground and the bike stable so if won't fall. Grab the bottom of the forks and give a pull towards you. If they move, they are too loose.
Thanks for the description of the test. I tried this and didn't note any front-to-back play when pulling on the forks. I guess my issue is something else


 
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