Front fork / tires wobble u turn

[mharnack]

When I go to take off mainly when I turn to the right, my front end wobble bad enough for me to drop bike. Any ideas. Like walking speed when I turn slow

[ct1500]

Mileage on machine? What tires are you using and how worn?

[Rambozo]

Bad tires, bad wheel bearings, bad steering bearings, worn fork bushings, etc.
Lift the front wheel off the ground and give it a good shake. Look for play in any of the above.

[Andy Cote]

There are good maintenance acts that will improve handling, especially if you have a wobble on deceleration (usually around 30mph with one hand).

Turning from a stop is a common issue on all bikes. Try reviewing these techniques before tearing in to maintenance.



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[dingdong]

What tire pressure are you running on the front tire. The 1500 needs at least 40psi. Also: Do you have a fork brace such as the BlackWing brace. Makes a world of difference in handling on the 1500.

[mharnack]

I'm riding a 2000 gl1500 dunlop tired now around 55000 mile on bike. 1500 on tires ( I am on a raodtrip now went from Calif to Tennessee now on my way home)
I had to get my clutch slaved cylinder rebuild at Howard in nashville. The mechanic there told me he felt it and maybe the bearing on the crown could use tighten.

[mharnack]

Yes I am running 40psi front 42 psi back no fork brace

[Wing--Man]

My 2K Goldwing the steering bearing were loose but the nuts were tight, made turning a real chore. So much so it felt the wheel would buckle under if I added throttle.
Oddly I had to retighten that nut a few times before the lower bearing race finally seated. I believe Honda assemblers were way too quick in their assembly lines and didn't check the steering head torque properly.
Now that it is seated I can go to full turn (hit the steering stops) and make turns without that wheel wobble feel.

[mharnack]

Wow that sounds like what I have going on
Thanks

[WingAdmin]

Bearings (wheel and steering stem) as others have mentioned should be near the top of your list, but if your bike doesn't already have a fork brace, consider a Blackwing fork brace, as it definitely stiffens up the front end.

[mharnack]

I am back home in ca. What a ride crosswind all the way home. I have an appointment May 11 with my motorcycle mechanic. I read the article on replacing bearing on front steering . I feel a little above my confidence level. Thank you

[mharnack]

K I just heard from mechanic concerning wobble front end. I was told front forks had negative air pressure. I was told part of maintenance check air pressure ever year. To bring it by and they will check for me. Front bearing were a little lose and was torque..
I will pick up bike tomorrow.

[Wing--Man]

What is the verdict on 'The Wobble'?
Curious minds tend to be curious.

[mharnack]

Verdict, still out . I bought an air gauge to check pressure my gauge showed 20lbs psi. Way to high. (I think shop did that to stiffen up spring) It should be around 7psi. I lowered to 7 psi. I also installed blackwing fork brace. My next move is to replace fork spring and different bearing.

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