Steering is abit wobbley. - SV650.org

29-07-10, 07:38 PM

OK so i'm going along on the mountain over here once i'm over about 80 going round bends seem to be fighting the bike, im very light possible need for a steering damper?

Or how can i adjust my forks and shock to help, (standard both) apart from hagon progressive fork springs have been added.

Can anyone take a quick look on ar10 or even better advise before i go so i don't have a poo ride down.

I'm running about 33 front and 36 rear psi on tyres aswell.

Dave20046 · 29-07-10, 07:56 PM

Is the stem nut tight?
Could it be just you getting used to the springs or possibly something not put back together right? double checked everything?

29-07-10, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Is the stem nut tight?
Could it be just you getting used to the springs or possibly something not put back together right? double checked everything?

hmmm i'll make a call to you tomorrrow mate.

Dave20046 · 29-07-10, 07:59 PM

I'll probably throw the phone at a nearby chav and scream things

rictus01 · 29-07-10, 08:33 PM

How much do you weight Matt?
not a great deal can be done with the standard stuff, but if you want I'll give it a go at the AR and make sure it's working as it should.

Cheers Mark.

30-07-10, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

How much do you weight Matt?
not a great deal can be done with the standard stuff, but if you want I'll give it a go at the AR and make sure it's working as it should.

Cheers Mark.

Yeh that'd be great mark, just look out for me with the manx plates and pop over would be great if you could take a look prefrebly before the rideout. :P

I'm 9 and half stone.

CHeers Matt.

Mr Speirs · 30-07-10, 10:22 AM

Were the progressive springs uprated from standard spring rate?
9 1/2 stone isn't much so anything more than standard rate could be too stiff.

As a short term combat you could increase your rear preload to try and keep the rear of the bike higher up...although you may then find the back too stiff also.

30-07-10, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Were the progressive springs uprated from standard spring rate?
9 1/2 stone isn't much so anything more than standard rate could be too stiff.

As a short term combat you could increase your rear preload to try and keep the rear of the bike higher up...although you may then find the back too stiff also.

Yeh previous was standard springs mate.

Mr Speirs · 30-07-10, 02:57 PM

So the progressive springs are the same spring rate as the standard springs?

rictus01 · 30-07-10, 03:08 PM

by definition the spring rate will change with the loading, although saying that some springs called progressive are actually just twin rate ( as in a tight wound section added to a looser one).

No worries Matt, if I don't find you I'm a slow moving target, so look for the bald cripple...

Cheers Mark.

29-07-10, 07:38 PM	#1
ManxMatt34 Guest Posts: n/a	Steering is abit wobbley. OK so i'm going along on the mountain over here once i'm over about 80 going round bends seem to be fighting the bike, im very light possible need for a steering damper? Or how can i adjust my forks and shock to help, (standard both) apart from hagon progressive fork springs have been added. Can anyone take a quick look on ar10 or even better advise before i go so i don't have a poo ride down. I'm running about 33 front and 36 rear psi on tyres aswell.

29-07-10, 07:56 PM	#2
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Steering is abit wobbley. Is the stem nut tight? Could it be just you getting used to the springs or possibly something not put back together right? double checked everything? __________________

29-07-10, 07:59 PM	#4
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29-07-10, 08:33 PM	#5
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Steering is abit wobbley. How much do you weight Matt? not a great deal can be done with the standard stuff, but if you want I'll give it a go at the AR and make sure it's working as it should. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

30-07-10, 10:22 AM	#7
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Steering is abit wobbley. Were the progressive springs uprated from standard spring rate? 9 1/2 stone isn't much so anything more than standard rate could be too stiff. As a short term combat you could increase your rear preload to try and keep the rear of the bike higher up...although you may then find the back too stiff also. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

30-07-10, 02:57 PM	#9
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Steering is abit wobbley. So the progressive springs are the same spring rate as the standard springs? __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

30-07-10, 03:08 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Steering is abit wobbley. by definition the spring rate will change with the loading, although saying that some springs called progressive are actually just twin rate ( as in a tight wound section added to a looser one). No worries Matt, if I don't find you I'm a slow moving target, so look for the bald cripple... Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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