advice please.. - SV650.org

08-12-07, 10:22 PM

ive got an sv650 sk6.. lately ive noticed that when ive been brakin and the front end has startd to shake about.. its very wierd.

does any1 have any ideas what could be causing this??

fizzwheel · 08-12-07, 10:47 PM

I'm no expert, but I'd imagine

1. Warped front brake discs
2. Out of balance front wheel
3. Loose head bearings

If you have a K6 its still covered by warranty so take it back to the dealer and get it checked out IMHO.

I'm sure somebody a bit more knowledgable will be along in a minute to confirm my susipicions or ridicule me !!!

A bit more info would be useful, i.e does the brake lever pulse when you apply it or does the whole front end shake about ?

09-12-07, 10:09 AM

Binding / sticking brakes.

rictus01 · 09-12-07, 10:17 AM

As a general rule of thumb, start with the cheapest thing and move on from there.

tyre pressure ?

binding brakes ?

front suspension working evenly?

head bearings?

all cost nothing to check, not many things just happen on a bike, it's either got worse over time or started after a drop something, a history of how the problem started won't hurt either.

Cheers Mark.

08-12-07, 10:22 PM	#1
b1kerb0y Guest Posts: n/a	advice please.. ive got an sv650 sk6.. lately ive noticed that when ive been brakin and the front end has startd to shake about.. its very wierd. does any1 have any ideas what could be causing this??

08-12-07, 10:47 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: advice please.. I'm no expert, but I'd imagine 1. Warped front brake discs 2. Out of balance front wheel 3. Loose head bearings If you have a K6 its still covered by warranty so take it back to the dealer and get it checked out IMHO. I'm sure somebody a bit more knowledgable will be along in a minute to confirm my susipicions or ridicule me !!! A bit more info would be useful, i.e does the brake lever pulse when you apply it or does the whole front end shake about ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

09-12-07, 10:09 AM	#3
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: advice please.. Binding / sticking brakes.

09-12-07, 10:17 AM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: advice please.. As a general rule of thumb, start with the cheapest thing and move on from there. tyre pressure ? binding brakes ? front suspension working evenly? head bearings? all cost nothing to check, not many things just happen on a bike, it's either got worse over time or started after a drop something, a history of how the problem started won't hurt either. 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! Last edited by rictus01; 09-12-07 at 10:20 AM.

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