Frount end slap

[shortleg]

  I saw my bike get a tank slapper when I let go
of handle bars at slow speed. Should I retighten
the triple tree where the bearings are?
          Shortleg[Dave]

[PAVALKER]

You should check them first..... to see if they are loose or "indexed / notched".  Check the manual to determine the specs for yours and go from there.  Other factors could very well cause a "tank slapper"....

[Ricky-D]

It's your front tire that's causing the wobble.

Most likely a Dunlop!

Tightening the steering stem bearings will cause you untold future problems.

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[PAVALKER]

It's your front tire that's causing the wobble.

Most likely a Dunlop!

Tightening the steering stem bearings will cause you untold future problems.

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I am truly amazed at your ability to diagnose the cause of the OP's tank slap and/or wobble.  Without so much as even a clue as to what tire is on his bike, when he may have last worked on it or the condition / status of his front end, steer stem or other equipment at all, or even if it is within specs etc.  You clearly and with conviction resolved his problems by diagnosing a front tire problem as the root cause.    You sir, should be a paid professional.... or by chance are you already a Honda Dealer mechanic by trade??

[Ricky-D]

I appreciate the vote of confidence.



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[Jabba]

I appreciate the vote of confidence.



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I think my head shake (tank slap) issues were related to rear tire under inflation, and / or shock issues.  Changing the front tire did not solve them.  But changing the shocks, and airing up the pressure did.

Jabba

[RLD]

You sir, should be a paid professional.... or by chance are you already a Honda Dealer mechanic by trade??

Sounds more like a politician. 

I would check the steering head bearing for notching and proper tension. Tires for inflation, cupping. Rear shocks bushings for wear. Good luck.

[Gator]

Here's a link to an article about shucking the shakes that was likely posted here in the past. Not definitive, but identifies some possibilities.

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/shucking.html

[bigdog99]

got rid of my Dunlopsm got rid of the front wobble. thats after re-doing the forks. no more e 3's for me.

[PAVALKER]

got rid of my Dunlopsm got rid of the front wobble. thats after re-doing the forks. no more e 3's for me.

I agree the E3's were not good for me either.... both front and back wore out same time and that front played hell with the front end on my VTX.  Worst I ever had.... even worse than the stocker Dunnies.

[RLD]

One more thing to check, had someone tell me about their headshake a few years back. After going over the obvious and finding nothing, I noticed that the forks were slipped up in the triple tree by the previous owner to lower the front. Put it back where it belonged, and the problem was gone. It may have been fine, if the rear was also lowered, but it was stock.

[roboto65]

The few times I have had this and it is not tire dependant is worn front tire or incorrect pressure in said tire...  Now for High speed I had worn uppe rRear shock bushings !!!