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Started by 06gs500f, July 09, 2007, 05:18:22 PM

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domas

Dood just stop holding onto your handlebars. Lean forward to fight wind resistance or acceleration forces. Worked magic for me.
'02 GS500 Yellow, Mods: K&N drop in w/o restrictor, BSM full exhaust, 132.5/60/17.5 (e-clip @ 4), progressive springs, katana rear shock ('01), fenderoctomy,  sleek mirrors, loud dual automotive horn, warmed grips(home made), SS front brake line.

hmmmnz

i have had a propper tank slapper on the gs.
the front wheel came off the ground over a crest at about 90mph
when i landed it i was coming into a corner and the wee gs just didnt like it and proceded to try and get me off.
only just made the corner and only just stayed on the bike.
pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

bosozoku

Quote from: 06gs500f on July 09, 2007, 05:18:22 PM
well when i hit about 90 mph the front end starts to shake a little and i have to pull on bars till about 105mph then it is gone sometimes it is worse than others i was wandering if they make a stablizer for them i hav looked online for them but had no luck does anyone have any advice or info other than not to go that fast

Is the front wheel balanced?  Does the tire have any imperfections?  My GS doesn't speed wobble at 90 mph -- yours shouldn't, either.  Look at the root cause of the problem; don't band-aid it.

-b.

spc

+1, to bozo, find the real problem :thumb:

gs500f-gaz

had no probs with mine and i got pretty ight bar ends compaired to standard.
no bike compairs, no bike comes close, no bike is better. cant put the gs500 down

werase643

tire...under inflated/overinflated
tire...worn weird
wheel brgs
steering stem brgs.....grease them any ways....
and make sure they are tight

fork oil ....level / viscocity

the steering angle is not a consideration on a GS....TL or CBR900 yes....GS no
want Iain's money to support my butt in kens shop

06gs500f

ever thing wiyh the front end is good i hg tank when riding fast and i still got the shake my friend has an 06 to and it does the same thing i dont see how the two i am on will and yalls dont can it be my weight

ohgood

Take your machine to a suzuki dealer. One you think has insurance. Pay a proper mechanic a proper amount to diagnose your problem.

No, a dampner is not the answer. Something already listed by others is wrong.

Also : "Testing" things by accelerating promptly to 100mph to 'see if it tries to throw you off' is a really bone headed thing to do. Please consult someone before you injure yourself or worse, others around you in the process.

Really man, this is outta control crazy.


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

speeddemon190

yeah take it to a mechanic who knows what they are doing, i have an 05 and it doesnt shake at all at any speed. And for the DAmper question i think its only necessary on a GS if your going to stunt it. other than that theres no need for it.

dgyver

Sounds like the tire is out of balance.

Some shops do not balance tires. They are ok at normal legal speeds.
Common sense in not very common.

frankieG

i;m with the other who say "why go 100 mph?" because you can or you are stupid.  do you do 100 mph in your car? if yes you at least answered the question in my mind.
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