Shaking, Is it normal?

asixe
04-24-2002, 03:38 PM
Is it normal for your bike's handlebars to shake back and forth when you ride with no hands? My old bike didn't do this, but my R1 does. I'm assuming a steering damper would fix this?

Swedie
04-24-2002, 03:45 PM
A steering damper won't fix this. I got the same deal on my R1 and I got a Öhlins damper installed. I got myself a new front tire installed this monday and after that my bars didn't shake anymore (when riding with no hands)

Addicted
04-25-2002, 02:26 AM
I noticed the same thing yesterday. First I tought that the balance weights on the front rim was gone due to wheelie practice, but since they were still on the rim I figured that its just my worn out tyre that is unstable. Better change it soon.

Smoken Joe
04-27-2002, 02:16 AM
No, not normal. New tire fixed that for me.