Vibration front tire
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Vibration front tire
I installed new tires and checked the brakes pads that seem fine but I'm getting a vibration at speeds from low to about highway. I don't hear noise like pads but when I apply brakes it feels smooth. I can ride in a straight line then wig wage and can feel the vibration or could be grind coming trough the handle bar. When i wig wag the grind/vibration is more but again i dont hear any noise but I'm deaf..lol
- bluthundr31
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Re: Vibration front tire
I haven't had your symptoms but from what you're saying, , the vibration in the handlebars makes me think your front tire/front forks is where a problem might be. Since you recently changed tires, I'm thinking that the front bushing, or axle bolt/nut, or the "cinch down" bolts aren't tightened enough. Pull that front tire and make sure everything went back together correctly.
- tfdeputydawg
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Re: Vibration front tire
Put RideOn in both tires
https://www.ride-on.com/us/support/tire ... le-formula
https://www.ride-on.com/us/support/tire ... le-formula
- Aussie81Interstate
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Re: Vibration front tire
Was the tyre balanced - and is the bead seated correctly would be my first guess.
Re: Vibration front tire
I went through the same issue when i did my springs and brake pads. The pads were grabbing where the 2 pins go through them at the top of the pad. Grease them up a bit.
- newday777
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Re: Vibration front tire
If both tires are brand new then I would suspect a brake piece out of place, missing.
First,
on the antidive, there is a collar, #18, that can fall out and cause vibration noise that goes away when brake it applied, if MIA.
Second,
On the calipers to the mount, #10 spring clip in place??
#12, 13, 19 pins cleaned, sanded smooth(300-400 grit paper), lite coating of copper brake caliper grease applied and their rubber sleeves in tact.
I looked at your profile, welcome, but ... change your location to a city and state. There might be someone local that might be willing to stop by to help, if needed.
First,
on the antidive, there is a collar, #18, that can fall out and cause vibration noise that goes away when brake it applied, if MIA.
Second,
On the calipers to the mount, #10 spring clip in place??
#12, 13, 19 pins cleaned, sanded smooth(300-400 grit paper), lite coating of copper brake caliper grease applied and their rubber sleeves in tact.
I looked at your profile, welcome, but ... change your location to a city and state. There might be someone local that might be willing to stop by to help, if needed.
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Re: Vibration front tire
Took it apart and The calipers were not floating
- newday777
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1983 GL1100A Wineberry 36,000 miles
1975 CB750 K5 Planet Blue 7,800 miles
1976 CB750 K6 Anterris Red 25,000 miles
Past rides
1999A Restored from PO neglect & sold at 19,000 miles
1999SE Totaled by cager at 105,000 miles