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« on: April 05, 2010, 04:37:43 PM » |
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I purchased new Dunlop E3's back in late December 2009, call tire dealer and told them about the wobble a few days later.
Recently had the chance to take the bike back to the Tire Dealer and they checked the tires, the rear tire had a bad high spot.
I had them get me an Avon Cobra to replace the bad Dunlop, they got me a new tire and I paid $30.00 for the price difference between the 2 tires. If you need tires in GA, I would highly recommend Two Brothers in Lawrenceville GA.
So, this took care of the bad bounce I was getting from the rear.
I still have a wobble, that you can feel just rolling the bike down the driveway.
Even my wife can feel it as I push her down the driveway.
I have replaced the front wheel bearings and I did re-torque the steering stem.
I do not feel any indexing in the steering stem.
I replaced the standard shocks with Interstate shocks and replaced the shock bushings.
The odometer has 18,300 miles on it.
Any and all suggests / Ideas are welcome.
If you live in the Ga area, I would welcome your help.
Thanks.
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mikeb
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2010, 05:03:45 PM » |
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time to put it on a cycle jack and hand spin the tires i wish ya were closer i would be glad to help ya
ya need to jack it up and place a marker like a deepwell socket at the center and hand spin the tire and check both sides too and watch for run out while it spins at low speed
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 05:31:32 PM » |
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I trust you've checked tire pressures (46PSI on the rear). Shock bushings good? A low speed wobble is a new one. Swingarm bearings? Brake drag or warped brake rotor. You didn't say the mileage on the chassis.
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2010, 05:36:59 PM » |
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Front tire maybe? ???
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2010, 05:42:10 PM » |
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Are the tires seated full on the wheels? That sounds just like a tire that is not fully seated.
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2010, 04:24:35 AM » |
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I don't know maybe check your shock bushings?
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2010, 09:59:48 AM » |
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Yup, it's the tire and not your imagination.
I've had the same problems from my E-3 front and adjusting the tire pressure helped some but not really much.
I think it is from a faulty manufacturing process.
The sidewall is not uniformly laid up which causes a density variation that manifests itself in a uneven rolling resistance and noticed by you as a wobble.
Pump up the tire to some unreasonable pressure and it will be more evident to your eyes and when riding.
A softer tire will hide some of the wobble but them it feels mushy.
Last Dunlop I will buy, I assure you!
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valk2128
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« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2010, 01:58:46 PM » |
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I have ordered a new Avon Cobra and will be replacing the Dunlop (it has about 300 mile on it).
This is the last Dunlop tire I will ever buy.
I will provide an update once the Avon is on my Valkyrie.
Thanks, you guys are great.
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