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[JP] · Post by **[JP]** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:36 pm

Hello guys..

Talking to a mate about the wobbling problems, he advised me that this might improve the wobbling, if not it will at least improve handlingÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦

Does anyone have any views on this? Don't seem expensive..

http://www.bikefarmmv.de/EN/tail-riser/ ... fid=200252

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:50 pm

[JP] wrote:Hello guys..

Talking to a mate about the wobbling problems, he advised me that this might improve the wobbling, if not it will at least improve handlingÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦

Does anyone have any views on this? Don't seem expensive..

http://www.bikefarmmv.de/EN/tail-riser/ ... fid=200252

I use these:
KEDO
...and the bikeÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s much "quicker"....but as a cure for wobbling i donÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´t know...

[JP] · Post by **[JP]** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:01 pm

I'm also not sure if it will cure the wobbling, but at least will have something out of it if it improves the handlingÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦.

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:11 pm

[JP] wrote:I'm also not sure if it will cure the wobbling, but at least will have something out of it if it improves the handlingÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦.

yup!
These make me stand on my toes...so if your shorter than 176cm...

[JP] · Post by **[JP]** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:33 pm

nop.. I'm exactly 1.76cm...

burty · Post by **burty** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:39 pm

[JP] wrote:nop.. I'm exactly 1.76cm...

Blimey, a 1p piece is 2.00cm, you must really struggle being that small.

There's been lots of discussion over different dogbones here. I think YZF ones are popular. At least one person here has a collection of different types.

http://trx850.motomaniac.net/forum/view ... t=dogbones

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:15 pm

Mate,

A standard TRX with correctly adjusted steering bearings, straight forks, correct tyre pressure and a 'not-to-worn' front tyre shouldn't wobble. I'd check all these thoroughly first.

Jack-up kit may be worthwhile: some think so and some don't, but I wouldn't use it to cure a wobble before checking all the other possible factors.

Mine had a steady headshake at about 30 which went away when I put on a new front tyre.

Dave.

H1 · Post by H1 » Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:37 pm

Hi JP!

My bike gets 3 cm higher and also my wife could handle it very well

and she is less than 1,76 m

but she goes standard with her TRX.

If everything is allright you will get much more fun with this modification! Much quicker in changing any direction in combination with the 120/70 in front ...the real devil

Ciao!

Heinz

Post by **Max** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:49 pm

burty wrote:
[JP] wrote:nop.. I'm exactly 1.76cm...
Blimey, a 1p piece is 2.00cm, you must really struggle being that small.

JP=Dani Pedrosa?

[JP] · Post by **[JP]** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:57 pm

lol... 1,76m

funny guys!!!

Anyway, honk did some magic on my front suspension today and itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s better... the bike corners like itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s on rails..
still have the wobbling between 65mph and 50mph but he also said the forks need oil and seals.. so thatÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s the next to do.

idl1975 · Post by **idl1975** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:49 am

[JP] wrote:lol... 1,76m

funny guys!!!

Anyway, honk did some magic on my front suspension today and itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s better... the bike corners like itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s on rails..
still have the wobbling between 65mph and 50mph but he also said the forks need oil and seals.. so thatÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s the next to do.

If you mean the front end weaves about a bit in corners, I think that's just the standard suspension. Mine did that from new. Have it revalved (or maybe do a DIY job with different oil levels and different density fork oil) and check that the spring rate is correct for your weight.

Could also be a tire issue. Worn tires or just tires that TRXs 'don't like' can cause weird steering issues.

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