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by AcidMonkey
Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph
Replies: 15
Views: 1029
Great Britain

Re: Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph

Thanks - issue was present before the tyres were changed and still present after new tyres fitted and wheels balanced. Will have the head bearing looked at. Can it be checked like a normal bike by gripping the front brake and bouncing the front end watching out for play? No previous experience with ...
by AcidMonkey
Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph
Replies: 15
Views: 1029
Great Britain

Re: Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph

Hi - thanks for the response - no top box, just panniers.
by AcidMonkey
Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph
Replies: 15
Views: 1029
Great Britain

Front end shake/vibration at over 70mph

Hello all, Just collected a used 2017 R1200RT LE with 13,000 miles showing- first bike of mine that’s not a supersports! Such a surprisingly nimble bike for its size - however I’m getting an issue with pronounced vibration or oscillation from the front bars that only appear above 70mph. I’ve had the...