wobble at different speeds

wardie · September 13th, 2014, 02:34 PM

Sometimes when I take my hands off the grips I'll get a wobble which can turn into a tank slapper if I would let it go that far? Doesn't do it all the time and it does it at different speeds. I've checked tire pressure and checked rear wheel to front wheel alignment. I haven't lifted the front end to see if triple tree bearings could be loose nor have I checked the factory balance. Has done it since day one. New non current 2012 with 4K. Anyone else experience any problems like this?

Nemy · September 13th, 2014, 05:39 PM

Since you say you've double-checked the rear wheel, I'd say make sure the chain is adjusted properly and get your tires balanced.

Alex · September 13th, 2014, 07:15 PM

https://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Front_End_Wobbles

BravoDelta · September 14th, 2014, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wardie

Sometimes when I take my hands off the grips I'll get a wobble which can turn into a tank slapper if I would let it go that far? Doesn't do it all the time and it does it at different speeds. I've checked tire pressure and checked rear wheel to front wheel alignment. I haven't lifted the front end to see if triple tree bearings could be loose nor have I checked the factory balance. Has done it since day one. New non current 2012 with 4K. Anyone else experience any problems like this?

Had the same issue and first thought it was due to the worn out tyres. Changed the tyres and the problem did not go off.
the steering stem bearing had worn off and replacing it did the trick for me. i was hoping for damaged bearing cause of the road conditions here. My ninja is on off-road conditions 60% of the time

September 13th, 2014, 02:34 PM	#1
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	wobble at different speeds Sometimes when I take my hands off the grips I'll get a wobble which can turn into a tank slapper if I would let it go that far? Doesn't do it all the time and it does it at different speeds. I've checked tire pressure and checked rear wheel to front wheel alignment. I haven't lifted the front end to see if triple tree bearings could be loose nor have I checked the factory balance. Has done it since day one. New non current 2012 with 4K. Anyone else experience any problems like this? __________________________________________________ wardie

September 13th, 2014, 07:15 PM	#3
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September 13th, 2014, 05:39 PM	#2
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Since you say you've double-checked the rear wheel, I'd say make sure the chain is adjusted properly and get your tires balanced.