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txtriathlete
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« on: September 22, 2020, 07:12:39 AM »
Been having a wobble for a while now. Thought it was due to blown fork seal, so I fixed those, then redid the whole tire tightening sequence, etc. a couple of times with no result. After a ride a few weeks ago I noticed one of my rear shocks was "soft"  - when I took it off it was easily compressed by hand. The other was still strong. They were factory shocks and old so I replaced them. Guess what no more wobble. I'm thinking the "wobble" was from the rear end and not the front. So if you can't shake the wobble (see what I did there?)  Grin Check your rear shocks. Or possibly rear tire alignment. Or rear wheel bearings...or...

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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2020, 07:26:03 AM »
Quantify the term "wobble".

A vibration at speed? At certain speeds? Present all the time or only when you hit bumps?

Etc.
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2020, 09:18:39 AM »
          Rear shock bushings git too worn on decel I've experienced a near violent head shake-Phatt Ghurl head shake. The geometry of the Entire machine works together. Glad ya got er sorted out. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2020, 08:38:13 AM »
Quote from: txtriathlete on September 22, 2020, 07:12:39 AM
Been having a wobble for a while now. Thought it was due to blown fork seal, so I fixed those, then redid the whole tire tightening sequence, etc. a couple of times with no result. After a ride a few weeks ago I noticed one of my rear shocks was "soft"  - when I took it off it was easily compressed by hand. The other was still strong. They were factory shocks and old so I replaced them. Guess what no more wobble. I'm thinking the "wobble" was from the rear end and not the front. So if you can't shake the wobble (see what I did there?)  Grin Check your rear shocks. Or possibly rear tire alignment. Or rear wheel bearings...or...

 Smiley


Yep, gotta keep that rear tire aligned.  cooldude
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rug_burn
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2020, 01:24:32 PM »
You replaced them?   Did you buy  new factory forks, or what...?   Mine need help-
    How much did that cost- if you don't mind..?
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