My GSXR400r seems to have a slight shimmy in it at low speed. I am suspecting a slight bend in the front rim. Who, in ChCh, should I go to, to have the rim checked for true, and repaired if nessessary? Any other suggestions?
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My GSXR400r seems to have a slight shimmy in it at low speed. I am suspecting a slight bend in the front rim. Who, in ChCh, should I go to, to have the rim checked for true, and repaired if nessessary? Any other suggestions?
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Does the shimmy go away at high speed or get worse?
Forum whore
To be honest-I havent ridden the bike much-but didnt notice a wobble at 100kms.
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If the rim was bent it would only get worse with speed.Originally Posted by SVboy
I would suggest something else but to be specific would have everyone on here just saying "nah you're wrong it must be..."
You get the point.
So let the theorising [sp]begin....
Forum whore
Thats fine-I will take the ideas on board. Perhaps a careful balance when the new rubber goes on will fix things.....
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No8 Wire Extraordinaire
A friend had a great saying. Listen to what people say but don't listen to what they say.
So you have a slight 'shimmy'. But then propose a possible reason that people will fixate on.
If you must fixate, then eliminate it by propping the bike up on a stand & spinning it, check if it has much run out. Can tape something real close to the wheel to see how much it moves. 2 or 3mm you won't notice.
If that isn't it the usual suspects are wheel alignment, steering head bearings or a raft of other items. Or like Frosty check the tyres are inflated properly with a decent gauge.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Forum whore
is it in both sides or just one side of the wheel
i had a slight bend in one side on the wheel , itll be fine
you should notice it , as the wheel will be balanced .
Forum whore
Thanksforthe advice-yes Frostys thread gives lots to try....
In the riders seat
Thorpe engineering can sort out the wheel (if it is bent)
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Forum whore
Sweet! Are they in ChCh or Rangiora? I will check runout when I getthe bike back from Duanes.
In the riders seat
Off Blenheim Rd, I think it's cnr of Dalgety and Princess st
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Advbiking
+1
did a front wheel on my ducati years ago , top job. best not to watch them I've been told......
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