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headshake on deceleration

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Dink I noticed you had said earlier that he battlax 45`s were a good tire. Thats what I have coming. Did they eliminate most of the headshake in yours? I`ll go back over the engine bolts soon. I really want to try just the tires first to see if that alone fixes it. I just want to know what stops the headshake instead of throwing a lot of things at it then its gone and not knowing what did actually repair it. I know some of the later model honda sport bikes used a 16 inch front. Wonder if they had headshake problems? You describe EXACTLY what mine does. Starts at 50mph and will go crazy unless I tap the front brakes or grip the bars tighter. If I do ride with a firmer grip it doesn`t do it at all. I once had a 78 GS1000 in 78 go into a high speed wobble.(drag racing on the street :roll: ) I didn`t fall but had to stop and clean my pants out. I`ve never forgot that feeling. This is the first bike in 25 years I have had do this. Unnerving to say the least. 8O
 
Dink forgot to ask what air pressure do you recommend on the 45`s? Thanks again!
 
Honda CBR900RR had a 16in front but also came with a steering damper from the factory. Good Luck, Ed.
 
Guess i got to ask this....anyone put a steering stabilizer on a 1150? A ES model?
 
cbxchris said:
Dink forgot to ask what air pressure do you recommend on the 45`s? Thanks again!
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I run 38 front 42 rear,but I do a Lot of high speed highway running, so you may wish to try 36/40 first.
Dink
BTW why would you want to put a damper on, try not releasing the bars as you slow down.
 
If it still shakes when I get done I will probably fit a damper. It bugs the crap out of me I guess. I used a 1150 based kosman top gas chassis once. That bike was quick and it never shook. Of course it was raked with a kosman front end and 18 inch drag tire. Thanks again for all the replys.
 
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