Hi Dave,
Some riders have reported good results with removing the stock front fender and replacing it with the smaller fender (the name of the smaller unit escapes me), and switching the stock stock hand guards. My bike has neither so I can't comment but I've never a a bad wobble. Have had minor wobbles when I first got the bike, and attribute it to being rider(me) induced. Not suggesting thats the case here. I changed tires to a TKC 80 on the front and don't recall if it got better as a result of that, but don't recall ever being concerned since. I can't complain about my bike the way it's set up right now.
Can you change the front to the old tire to see if there's a difference? Gusty cross winds can also start you wobbling a bit and if you try to correct, but are a little behind, that can induce a wobble as well. When I get passed by a big truck and the bikes moves around a bit due to the wind, I try to put a little pressure on one side of the handlebars and let the bike settle down. Yes you'll turn a bit, I'm talking very slight pressure to stop any rider inputs. Relaxing your grip on one hand usually does the trick. Usually the death grip induces a rider wobble because the bike is moving your arms a bit, then that movement is transmitted back to the bike which increases the instability. Vicious circle.
Hope the hints help you. Good luck.
Garrett Smith
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cavanadd wrote:
I installed a set of Kenda K270s on my '88 KLR and now I have a BAD
high speed wobble. The wobble starts itself at above about 70, and
between 60 and 70 it can be set off by a gust of wind or a truck
passing. It's really annoying and limits my ability to be able to ride
on the freeway. If I went much over 70 it feels like it would turn
into a tank slapper. Has anyone else experienced this, and were you
able to do anything about it? Other info- front end has Progressive
springs with about 12 wt oil, bike has #1 raising links with spring and
preload both at about mid range, I was running a tall aftermarket
windshield, side cases and a 42 liter top box. I tried running with
and without the windshield with no difference in handling, and plan to
try with out the top box next, but I am afraid I may have to get rid of
these tires. I'm not real crazy about their overall performance on
pavement.
Thanks
Dave C
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