K11 Owners Group

jimbo · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: steering

hi folk's...can anyone tell me why my steering almost wobbles out of control, when i let go...its pretty violent, but dont feel anything wrong when im riding the bike......any help would be appreciated.....my other bikes were fine if i let go of the steering, but darent do it with this one......
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ljjohns · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:18 pm Post subject:

For starters, have you checked to see if your front tire is scalloping? I know that's the cause of such a phenomenon on the K12s...

Larry Johnson
El Paso TX
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jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:21 pm Post subject: wild steering

Check Tire pressures first. Are the tires worn out? How is the wear pattern? Even or cupped?

But it could be much more....

Could be.......

Fork oil level

Stering head bearing torque

Worn rear shock

Worn front springs

I think it's probably the steering head beraings not torqued but many factors play in.
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jimbo · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject:

both tyres are brand new guy's, and the wheel has been balanced...!!!!!
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Jim · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:43 pm Post subject:

Sag and pre-load?

+ 1 on checking the head bearings and suspension components.
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Ernie-NH · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:46 pm Post subject:

Hi Jimbo...

My vote is for ""Steering head bearing torque ""

This had not happened on my K1100LT, but has happened on my Kawasaki touring bike... Not easy to get to, but after replacing the bearing and torquing to the proper value, NEVER had a wobble again ! That made me a believer and I have never failed since to verify "head torque" on every bike at the beginning of every season !

Good luck I hope it turns out to be a simple solution !..... Ernie in NH
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DLBass · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:25 am Post subject:

If the tyres are good, head bearings have to be the next favourite for this followed by rear shock wear.
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merlin geikie · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:56 am Post subject:

You got lots to look at there Laughing

These guys have nailed all the usual suspects.

Keep us informed of your progress and eventual victory please Wink

ATB

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jimbo · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject:

hey guy's, thanks for all the advice, turns out it was an imbalance in the oil level of my forks, stripped them today, got new oil and seals, and put it all back together, problem solved....yayyyyy

JIMBO
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merlin geikie · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:27 am Post subject:

Nice work Jimbo Laughing

Thanks for gettin back to us...

Enjoy dat ride Wink