Front end washout??

Hey, I noticed a the last few times I have ridden that I am getting some front end washout on some corners. At least that's what I think it's called.

I'll be going around a corner and the front wheel feels like it slips to the side 3 or 4 inches.

I'm not riding really hard, I noticed it lately when I went around a small roundabout (yes, in Iowa). The last time I noticed it was turning onto a side road. Both were turns to the left.

I am running dunlop 404 tires which I always felt were not very sticky. I also noticed that I need a new fork seal on the right fork (will replace both soon).

I have quite a bit of tread left, but I'm wondering if this problem is the tires or the forks (also sure that the fork oil has not been changed for at least 4 years since I got the bike, maybe never since 1980).

Any thoughts on what the cause of this is. I don't enjoy it very much as you can imagine. I feel like I can't trust the bike too much in a corner.

Also, another question, what will progressive springs do in the forks for me?

thanks.

Ride safe..

Dale

dunlop/dont grip ! :laugh:

I think you need to service your forks.

I bought a A4 several years ago after riding more modern bikes and it was like riding a bicycle.

It was the forks. One didn't have as much oil as the other. Roy

Thanks for the feedback. will set aside time in the next few weeks to tackle that.

dunlop while not grippy can help to build flat track skills....front end drifting is a underapprieciated skill/rising sport..:laugh: ....keep up the good work...and remember,,,,dunlop street tires , build character

thanks for the advice. Not sure I want to work on those skills right now.

Next question (sure to start a fire storm). What tires to buy next????

how hard do you ride?

not that hard. I guess it's all relative. I like to take my time. I'll open it up on a staight stretch, but I don't do any knee dragging. Some 2 up riding with my wife or kids.

you can't go wrong with metzlers

metzler has always been my 1st choice also,wish theyd start making my beloved me99 again! i know a couple guys that do longer trips on back highways that seem to like the kendas on their big kaws

i got a set of avon "roadriders" from an on line place...excellent and got em both shipped for just under 200....i tear up on my old 900 and they are holding up well....great grip and kinda make the bike look more modern....nice smooth round look to em


ooops...i'll try again

should be it...wtf