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handlebars shake without presser
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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However check wheel trueness first.
It could also be that the wheel is out of balance
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Are the tires mounted in the proper direction (most tire brands will have an arrow on the sidewall pointing "direction of travel/rotation")?
It wouldn't be the first time a shop has mounted a tire backwards, and certainly won't be the last.
Are all axle/wheel spacers reinstalled, and exactely where they are supposed to be?
Are the rear wheel adjusters set identically?
If one is set differently from the other, it will cause the rear wheel to track different from the front wheel, and just might be enough to cause them to "fight" each other in tracking straight and cause your h-bars to wobble or shake.
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I would take it back to whom ever mounted/ sold it to you and talk to them. Explain your problem in a civil manner and see what they can do to help you. The reason I say take it back is, they would have to look at it to see what the problem is. All it might take is a remount of the tire or as much as a new tire ( they pay for it ).checked tire, looks like it is seated on the rim right, rim not bent, but with it up and spinning i can see the wobble very clear. now what?
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Post edited by: patmann, at: 2007/10/01 17:22
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I'd take it back to whomever you purchased it from and kindly (anger usually gets the same in return) explain the problem to them, and ask them if they will correct it (a NEW, undamaged tire).
If they concede and replace the tire for you, be sure to examine it for probs before you leave the shop. And then of course thank them for placing their customers satisfaction (and safety) above making a buck.
If they flat out turn you down and refuse to make things right, then make them aware that you will post about it here on KZr (over 9800 registered members worldwide), some who live near that shop and just might be willing to boycoot them after hearing your story and see if they change their tune. :whistle: :evil:
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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