wobble starting at 85 mph

trianglelaguna wrote:

i thought potato has an e

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :woohoo:

Yes!



I got a nice speed wobble on someone elses bike at 190Mph on the freeway, and when I managed to stop I threw up all over the place. :laugh:

Been that fast since, but I dont recommend it on anything but the modern/new/very well kept equipment.

PS. If you do try this 100mph test, take video please. :laugh:
NO SERIOUSLY DONT DO IT. JUST TAKE THE BIKE TO A PRO AND FORK THE DOUGH.

BE SMART.

TexasKZ wrote:

For sure. Cracks are not common, but with a 30yr old bike there's no telling what it has been subjected to unless you are the only owner. Personally, I'd put my money on worn bearings, worn shocks, or both. Checking those things is pretty easy, the most time consuming will be the swingarm bearings, but if you have the wheels off for balancing anyway, it won't be a chore at all.

+1 GOOD STUFF.

You can check for a frame crack with a rag, hammer, and a long hard small piece of metal Ie. framing nail/punch/ whatever.
Just place the rag over the frame (to not wreck paint), and tap the punch (upside down, blunt end to frame) all over. Medium strength. If there is a frame crack, you will expose it in no time.

GL.