GL1800 head wobble (again)

I guess some, other than just me, noticed the head shake.

Although I just found it a surprising nuisance, apparently
some just don't have a good sense of humor.

http://www.hbsslaw.com/honda_lawsuit.htm

 

This is a low speed wobble? What speeds does it happen?

 

Yeah but for the price of a timing chain for a DR370 I'll tell you at what speed
the GL1000 high speed weave starts. For the price of a freshly rebuilt T-500
motor I'll even divulge how fast a GL1000 can take an off camber 25mph curve(yes
there are sparks)

8^)
It's not a problem guys it's a feature to keep you awake!

--
Keith Schiffner
History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any rational
basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the
unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a religion and
spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable pleasure from
fiddling with it.
Robert Heinlein

 

Seems like the Valkyrie has a small area in deceleration at low speed that
it shakes a little. It is hardly worth paying attention too, much less
dangerous.

 

(Gary Walker)
I guess some, other than just me, noticed the head shake.
Although I just found it a surprising nuisance, apparently some just
don't have a good sense of humor.
http://www.hbsslaw.com/honda_lawsuit.htm


I d'clare. hummhmmmmm.

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Like I said before on this topic, any big ol' motorsikel ''wobbles'' at
low speeds, especially under 10-15mph.
donthey?

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

MorganKane comments:
''You have to buy one to find out.
Its a well kept secret and only wing owners know.''




yeah...sorta reminds me of the ''reBate concept'' for some reason or
another, it do! ya know, it is a trick, like them rebates.

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Jerry of Houston area, submits an idea:
''Seems like the Valkyrie has a small area in deceleration at low speed
that it shakes a little. It is hardly worth paying attention too, much
less dangerous.''



ahhhhhhhhhh, never thought. If surely could be those that have all that
''Plastic surrounding 'em'', like them Barges do.
Good thought. So that's why neither GaryWalker, nor I have ever
reported such a ''wobble'' on ours...hmmmm?
Could be something there, could be- eh, jerry.
(grinning like an Opossum)

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Please elaborate a description and definition of "an Opossum"..
Having been born and raised in a particular area of Bowie county
and being closely related to you, in a family way (your wife and me
being, first cousins, twice removed) I'm at a loss at the meaning of
the word, especially in the context you are using it.. A full and descript-
ive explanation is called for, here..

 

No !

 

That is what I was saying too. Somebody needs to whup those lawyers asses
and the California pussy's that hired them.

 

hmmm.. I'd like to take this opportunity to reiterate.. regardless of the
slandering
comments of Big Ed.. "I am not a usenet pussy".. Er.. Uh.. Oh.. I missed the
"California" part of the post.. S'cuse..

 

Head shake, wobble whatever, is what I meant about the new Wings, that
gary is talking about. bjay-

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

BillWalker wants bjays attention:
'Please elaborate a description and definition of "an Opossum".. Having
been born and raised in a particular area of Bowie county and being
closely related to you, in a family way (your wife and me being, first
cousins, twice removed) I'm at a loss at the meaning of the word,
especially in the context you are using it.. A full and descript- ive
explanation is called for, here.. BW-






Heres a clue. George Jones, the Possum. That possum grin he does when
he sangs'.
His nick name, among others is possum Jones, right, remember?

But the dern spelling is sorta odd.
It looks funny when spelled correctly as listed in a paperback dict.

HTH. BJay.

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Bjay said thgis earlier up the line:
Like I said before on this topic, any big ol' motorsikel ''wobbles'' at
low speeds, especially under 10-15mph.
donthey?
B. Jay Kana--
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--


GaryWalker is serious: he answers::
No !



well my Mighty Valk does, when under 10 mph, it get heavier and
heavier, and wobbles some bit. Maybe I aint as strong as you, but,
''odor is not everyting, gary''.
(EGrin)

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

hmmm.. OK.. I get it.. You meant POSSUM.. Well, that's different.. for
sure.. It was the big "O" stuck in front of it that threw me..

 

guess I'll ride to O.K. today

...louie

 

You might as well....I'm about to head out to Topeka KS today...

 

BrianWalker reports:
''I'm about to head out to Topeka KS today...




On the BB?

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Lots of discussion here about it: http://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/
Varies with tire brand, wear, road type, etc.. (no real correlation though)

I fixed mine about 95% by installing tapered steering head bearings (All
Balls) and torquing as recommended then re-torq after about 5000 miles.
Worked GREAT!