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About Jan Ringnalda
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PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS!!! I can help with questions ONLY on any Honda CBX-1000 motorcycle, only 1978 to 1982. OR 1981 to 1983 Honda CB1100R models ONLY Honda CBX/CB1100R motorcycles, Please NO other makes, no other models. IF YOUR QUESTION IS FOR ANY OTHER BIKE Your question WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED.

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Have owned over 50 of these fine Honda motorcycles

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International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society

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PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components

 
   

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Motorcycle Repair - suzuki front wobble/ sway


Expert: Jan Ringnalda - 11/7/2009

Question
we have an 82 suzuki gs 650 that has been laid down. when driving straight the bike randomly pulls left and right. at first we thought that the front tire being low caused it but after filling it up it did the same thing. if the forks were bent or the front bearing bad cause it?? this one is really stumping me.  

Answer
Front bearings and or a bent wheel should be fairly easy to see so I'm sure you looked at that.  Check the triple tree bearings for excessive play, and make sure the headstock is straight.  look for telltale paint flakes where things are bent.  Also make sure you have the right fork oil, and the correct amount, and that your brake discs are true.  Don't have many other ideas, sorry.  Good luck,  Jan

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