Magic our Maurice. I had similar removing a 13 year old centre stand, but that was just filth, not seized. Getting the exhaust off was several days.
New boots will. hopefully, sort it now.
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Magic our Maurice. I had similar removing a 13 year old centre stand, but that was just filth, not seized. Getting the exhaust off was several days.
New boots will. hopefully, sort it now.
Yeah it all looks straight and the back wheel looks to be in line, in general the bike rides fine, its only if you brake hard or take both hands of the bars. Having now had a good check over the bike this morning there's nothing that jumps out at me as being wonky. Something I did notice though is the age of the tyres, front dated 2004 and the rear 1996. Could this affect it to this extent? Needless to say I'm getting new boots on it soonest.
Oooooo arrrrrrrr, a 17 year old tyre could be trouble, just like a 17 year old girl.
It is possible that old , perished and unevenly or badly worn tyres , especially the front could cause a bit of a wobble on the front end . I had the same problem a year ago and the front tyre was definitely worn and perished .I put a new set of tyres on , but at the same time had the forks off to fit gaiters , fitted new handlebars and fairly hefty bar weights, the problem disappeared but as I'd done a few alterations I couldn't really isolate the real reason it was happening . To be honest I reckon half the issues we get with bikes are down to voodoo !
If you have twin discs on the front it might be worth considering sticky caliper pistons .
Last edited by DC; 18-08-17 at 07:30 PM.
Headstock loose? Tyres?
Thanks for all the great ideas/advice. I'm working on it being binding brakes or the antique tyres. So before I do to much I'm going to replace the tyres and strip the calipers down for a good clean.(bikes done less than a thousand miles since 2006 so they no doubt need it).
Im also fitting an anti voodoo device just in case.
Fingers crossed.
Let me know where you get yours from, the last one I tried isn't working 100% on my EnfieldOriginally Posted by Badgerroy
most has been covered, you have old tyres probably time to change the rear. been sat a while on it may have distorted casing, low mileage for year.
wheel bearings, swing arm linkage bearings, head bearings. don't forget sprocket carrier bearing.
buckled rim or discs. centrifugal forces unbalance; borrow a dial indicator and base.
sticking pads, wheels in line
correct quantity and weight of fork oil, could be fork bushing.. you wont know any of this unless stripped
if all ok, heavier bar weights might help
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