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15 Nov 2007 15:21 #181222
by bison
1979 SR650 D2
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Hi guys,
I recently got my 79 SR back together(low budget resoration), and when I hit bumps in the road the handlebars kick a little bit back and forth, kinda like a mini speed wobble. It's not bad, but it sure feels odd.
I didn't rebuild the forks or anything, but I did remove them to check the steering stem bearings (still balls)which are in great shape
I also put on shorter handle bars. I wonder if my forks are shot, or if the new handlebars changed my riding position enought that I just notice this a little more.
I never removed the forks from the front wheel, but maybe I didn't get them aligned correctly when I clamped them back on the bike.
does this sound familiar...?
thanks
I recently got my 79 SR back together(low budget resoration), and when I hit bumps in the road the handlebars kick a little bit back and forth, kinda like a mini speed wobble. It's not bad, but it sure feels odd.
I didn't rebuild the forks or anything, but I did remove them to check the steering stem bearings (still balls)which are in great shape
I also put on shorter handle bars. I wonder if my forks are shot, or if the new handlebars changed my riding position enought that I just notice this a little more.
I never removed the forks from the front wheel, but maybe I didn't get them aligned correctly when I clamped them back on the bike.
does this sound familiar...?
thanks
1979 SR650 D2
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15 Nov 2007 16:10 #181236
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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I guess that's possible, also... how about your bearing adjustment? Sounds like it might be loose? Get front wheel off ground and grab front forks and check for loosness.
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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15 Nov 2007 16:30 #181241
by BSKZ650
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
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blue is right you have something going on in the bearings, put it on the center stand and pick up on the front wheel, do it in several different places,turning wise, did you pack the bearings when you put it back together?
but it sounds like they are loose
but it sounds like they are loose
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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16 Nov 2007 14:31 #181369
by KZQ
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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I bet it's worse when you're leaned over in a turn.
If so, it could be your swingarm bushings/bearings.
KZCSI
If so, it could be your swingarm bushings/bearings.
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16 Nov 2007 16:02 #181375
by guitargeek
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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Don't skimp on the important parts! Ditch the BBs, get a proper set of tapered roller steering head bearings.
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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