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Post by bigbuck on Jan 17, 2011 20:43:25 GMT
Hi Guys and Gals, Bought a Divvy 600 S about6 months ago and since I've had it , it has had this wobble on the bars at low speed coming down from , say , 50-40 mph. Its not a big problem but worrying and also seems to enjoy leaning into a right hand turn a bit to much, bit like oversteer in a car. Just wondered if aany oof you peeps have come across this?  ? Thanks Buck  |
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Post by cam7777 on Jan 17, 2011 21:27:48 GMT
How old is your front tyre?
Do you have a top box fitted??
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Post by amorti on Jan 17, 2011 22:27:33 GMT
Well-known issue. Check tyre pressures, front tyre wear (what tyres are fitted, BT45's are best), steering bearings, rear suspension bearings, shock absorber conditions front and rear... it just seems a lot of XJ600's do this, especially when a top box is fitted.
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Post by Flymo on Jan 17, 2011 22:59:20 GMT
i'd check the rear wheel alignment if it seems to go one way easier than the other...
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Post by bobh on Jan 17, 2011 23:10:57 GMT
Disappointed to find this thread isn't about about Jimmy Edwards (who?)
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djaybi
CBT failure
Vive la vie !
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Post by djaybi on Jan 20, 2011 9:43:42 GMT
Hi
Also check your rear tire. If it's too old or not well balanced, vibrations can travel to the handlebar.
What happens sometimes is you lose the whell balancing thingies (out of lead or whatever, I don't know the English name ;-) )
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 24, 2011 13:39:44 GMT
Hi Guys, sorry for the late reply, dont get to a p.c. too much. Changed the front tyre two month ago (puncture) and had it balanced ? Yeah I've got a top box on, big un aswell 45 ltr, but did'nt make a difference on my old G.S. 500 tho. Forgot: new tyre is a Conti Go . any good? ?? Thanks for all your replies Rich  |
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 24, 2011 13:47:15 GMT
Oh by the way, which way would tyre pressures make a difference??? i.e. lower better or higher better??
Many thanks Rich
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Post by amorti on Jan 24, 2011 14:34:33 GMT
Oh by the way, which way would tyre pressures make a difference??? i.e. lower better or higher better?? Many thanks Rich Depending on brand, it's usually ITRO 36 front and 42 rear. Too low or high can be equally problematic. |
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 24, 2011 20:05:44 GMT
Hi Amorti, in the " Haynes" it says 29 front and 36 rear, do you think thats right or are you going by experience which to me is usually the best advice. The bike does'nt fill me with confidence when cornering as it feels a bit sloppy. I know its not a road racer and its 13/14 years old but feels ok in a straight line.
Just got back into bikes after a 20 year lay-off so may have a bit of a twitchy ass me thinks hahaha
Thanks Rich
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Post by teejayexc on Jan 24, 2011 20:17:23 GMT
Hi Amorti, in the " Haynes" it says 29 front and 36 rear, do you think thats right or are you going by experience which to me is usually the best advice. The bike does'nt fill me with confidence when cornering as it feels a bit sloppy. I know its not a road racer and its 13/14 years old but feels ok in a straight line. Just got back into bikes after a 20 year lay-off so may have a bit of a twitchy ass me thinks hahaha Thanks Rich 29F and 36R sounds low to me, try it in between for a start, say 32F and 39R then see what it feels like. |
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 24, 2011 20:49:48 GMT
Thanx teejayexc , I'll give it a go. Thanks for all your replies, you cant put a price on sites like these |
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Post by bobh on Jan 24, 2011 22:19:55 GMT
The tyre people seem to have agreed on 36/42 p.s.i (2.5/2.8 bar) as the "default" settings that should work OK for most people 1 or 2-up. This is the safe option, and clearly errs on the safe side for solo riders of average weight.
Some bike manufacturers suggest 33/36 p.s.i. (2.3/2.5 bar) for solo riding up to 90 Kg. I'd not go below that, except maybe on a track. In fact I generally use a halfway-house - 34/39 - on the FZ6.
Odd thing is the Teneré, which has narrow tubed Metzeler Tourance tyres (though actually not much narrower than a D6 - 90/90 front and 130/80 rear), runs at 30/33 solo. And the old DRZ, which admittedly was some 60 Kg lighter, used 18/22 if I remember right.
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Post by amorti on Jan 25, 2011 8:43:07 GMT
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 25, 2011 21:02:48 GMT
Wow, my eyes are really opened to this, did'nt think that tyre pressures would be that high on a bike. Better get me pump out sharpish!!!
I'm 16 stone and 6ft 6in so I should err to the high side of pressures then.
Thanks again fellas.
Buck
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Post by teejayexc on Jan 25, 2011 21:16:31 GMT
I'm 16 stone and 6ft 6in so I should err to the high side of pressures then. Thanks again fellas. Buck  'kin ell, at 29psi it's a wonder it moved ! No offence big man  |
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Post by bigbuck on Jan 25, 2011 21:44:13 GMT
None taken Teejay, just thought it felt like a busted welly sometimes hahaha now i know. Riding to work this morning with thew tyres pumped up at 32 38 did feel a lot better albeit the bars still wobbled but really should'nt take our hands off anyway eh!!
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'kin ell, at 29psi it's a wonder it moved !