Just got the GS1000 back on the road. Have noticed a lot of shake in the handlebars when cruising, you have to keep a tight grip. The bike has had recent new progressive springs and head race bearings any ideas anyone
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First things first, tire pressure ok?'20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350 -
Wheels for out of round and balance, steering stem too tight, rear wheel cocked in swingarm.Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600BComment
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Swingarm bearings
Weak rear shocks
Wheel bearings1978 GS 1000 (since new)
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In addition to what's mentioned already I'd be sure to check that the front end is assembled correctly and aligned. Seems logical considering you just took it totally apart to change the bearings.Ed
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so basically everythingComment
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+1 Ed. Slightly loosen the whole front end, then tighten from the bottom up.-Mal
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Yep. Wobble issues are almost always caused by problems at the rear.'20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350Comment
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Rule of thumb from what I remember is that generally a fast head shake is caused by a front suspension/bearing issue while and a slow shake or like a weave or wobble is caused by rear suspension/shock/swing arm issues. Someone mentioned head bearings possibly too tight but too loose is also a common problem. Make sure if the front is raised off the ground the bars don't fall to one side or other on their own. There has to be just a bit of drag on the bearings if torqued properly.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)Comment
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Could be cupped tyre tread on front, uneven wear. Possible wheels out of alignment.My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot :eagerness: and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000NComment
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