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Bike is being pushed to the side.

Started by Bulwark, December 03, 2006, 06:25:13 PM

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Bulwark

Last few times out Ive found that my bike really seems to get pushed by the wind.  It is bad enough that I feel very uneasy riding.  Im thinking that it may be my tire pressure as I dont have to be going fast at all for it to happen.

Does it sound like a tire pressure issue or could it just be the cold?
Proud owner of a Blue 2006 GS500F
"To feel the wind in your hair and hear the lamentation of the women"

Alphamazing

It sounds like the wind is pushing you around because your fairings act like a big sail.

Go naked, problem solved.

Just to be sure though, what tire pressures are you running? You should be running 36psi rear, 33psi front.

Also, try loosening up on the bars, that might exacerbate the problem.
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Bulwark

Yeah, Im not sure of the tire pressure atmbut Im gonna check it tomorrow.  I dont think its the fairing cause I had no problem with it when I first started riding it.  its just been the last few times out.
Proud owner of a Blue 2006 GS500F
"To feel the wind in your hair and hear the lamentation of the women"

Bulwark

Yup, it was the tire pressure.  I just checked it (finally cleared up after the snow storm) and the front was 19 PSI and the back was 35 PSI! :dunno_white:
Proud owner of a Blue 2006 GS500F
"To feel the wind in your hair and hear the lamentation of the women"

ajaxgs

try tucking down a bit and slide your ass farther back works for me
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07 sv650s

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