Wobbly feeling when I ride, tire problem???

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Wobbly feeling when I ride, tire problem???

#1 Unread post by DrayFromBK »

Lately my bike feels wobbly while I ride. Im guessing something is wrong with my tires, but I honestly know jack about my bike. Since I know nothing I figured id find a place like this to ask my noob biker question. I have a 04 kawa ninja 500r. Any adivice will be really appreciated

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#2 Unread post by BuzZz »

It could be the tires. Or bad wheel bearings, loose wheel, swingarm bushings, steering head bearings....

I'd get that checked out by someone who knows (mechanic) pronto.
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#3 Unread post by DrayFromBK »

dam, ive been riding it like this for a week now. happens really when I let the bike coast, at first I thought it was just me. Is there anything I cud try and do that might be an easy fix?

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#4 Unread post by Wrider »

Yeah check your tire pressure first and foremost. Then if that doesn't help have a mechanic check it out.
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Re: Wobbly feeling when I ride, tire problem???

#5 Unread post by Flesher »

Also, is it speed related, is the effect more pronounced at a certain speed and diminish or increase at others? The wheel could be out of balance... but the "get it checked by a mechanic" is good advice IMO.

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