[Motosickle]

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well today i put new steering stem bearing in. they were knocking a bit ,when i hit the brakes, so i knew i needed them. installation went easy,but now i have a wicked shake at 40mph. my guess is a bad tire(new in 07/08).i just can't win!

Robin

 

[FenderHead]

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Don't mind me...if you've torqued the bearings correctly, and (per exavid in another thread) made sure the race(s) are firmly seated...but,many folks have actually cured wobbles by either re-torqueing or installing new...:waving:

 

[Whiskerfish]

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Agreed. If the problem just started all of a sudden like then you need to re-examine you're neck bearings and torque.

 

[sandcastcb750]

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I agree. I have had bearings loosen after replacement. Try to re-torque.

 

[Motosickle]

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BTW don't ride without the front fender or at least the fender mount. it does some weird stuff when braking:stumped::stumped::stumped:

 

[Motosickle]

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well, i went back over everything. it's all set to specs. i found that it is definately a bad tire. i ran a dial-indicator on it, the tire has a wobbly spot. i guess i am going to be purchasing another E3 soon.

Robin

 

[GWNorman]

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It's good that you figured that out, with a new tyre and bearings it should handle like new.

 

[picasso]

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Those e III's get a nice series of bumps or scallops on my bike at the end of their lives, I do not know if I will buy another one ,I have had 3 and they all do that.