Dave the Carpenter
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I need steering head dampener suggestions. Thanks happy holidays Dave The Carpenter
As the Captains suggests ensuring the bearings are in good condition and set up correctly you don't need a damper.I need steering head dampener suggestions. Thanks happy holidays Dave The Carpenter
Brother Dave; I suggest you get the stabilizer. All the vmax riders that never have any problems don't ride hard enough to ever have one. It's usually a tail wagging the dog scenario. Back tire etc. Usually 115mph and up. I would think all those items mentioned would be good in a new bike and they shook. Sorry I can't help ya with stabilizer experience, it's too late for two of my maxes.
Brother Dave; I suggest you get the stabilizer. All the vmax riders that never have any problems don't ride hard enough to ever have one. It's usually a tail wagging the dog scenario. Back tire etc. Usually 115mph and up. I would think all those items mentioned would be good in a new bike and they shook. Sorry I can't help ya with stabilizer experience, it's too late for two of my maxes.
Sandy, thanks for your input. I also read of the death wobble being present in new Max’s back in the day. My front tire is new and balanced by a local dealer. At the same time , the fork seals were changed so I assumed ( I know....I’m an ass...) the head bearings were adjusted at reassembly. Maybe the seals were replaced w/o the steering head having been removed. I’ll ask. The rear tire is somewhat worn. I’ll replace that and see if it helps. The wobble occurs at 115 and above. I’ve seen 130 sans wobble but that was a while back. Bike has 22k miles, is immaculate, but stuff wears out so........Finally, sometimes I wonder if it’s rider input. With the throttle cranked wide open, and me ducking the breeze, I wonder if I’m pushing the right side bar and causing the problem, I’ll keep chasing that dog till I figure it out cause I want to do the Texas Mile . And as an aside, I’ve seen claims of stock Max’s touching 150. “ I’ve had mine over 150 many times”.....bullshit claims like that....... The Texas Mile , to me, is the place to find out. I’m not one of these idiots who think the Interstate is the place . Plus, I’m 72, so if I’m gonna crash....the Mile is the place to do it. Medical people on site. Thanks again, Sandy. Merry Christmas/Kwanza/Hannukah/Festivus. Semper Fidelis Dave HeitmanBrother Dave; I suggest you get the stabilizer. All the vmax riders that never have any problems don't ride hard enough to ever have one. It's usually a tail wagging the dog scenario. Back tire etc. Usually 115mph and up. I would think all those items mentioned would be good in a new bike and they shook. Sorry I can't help ya with stabilizer experience, it's too late for two of my maxes.
I also read of the death wobble being present in new Max’s back in the day.
I'm curious about this ^^^^
I would have thought Yamaha, and other motorcycle manufacturers would have very experienced riders, probably ex-factory racers, test their bikes who would push them further than most of us on here ever would or are capable of hence am a bit surprised they would release a bike with an inherent very dangerous problem.
IMO they didn't.
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