Wobble in the steering

[liberty58]

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Hey all, instead of going with the Roadsmith I went with the Champion. I do have a question, I just got it done about a month ago and had a new front tire added as well. When the bikes not started and I'm pushing back or pushing forward my steering wobbles, however when driving it does not wobble. Does anybody know what that might be? I know I have enough air in the tires, however any other suggestions would be great. I have a three year warranty but if its an easy fix I would rather attempt it alone rather than waiting to get it in the shop. Thanks

[glmarker]

possibly tread pattern on the tire???

[keepinon]

Did you have your installer also add the rake kit?

My Valkyrie had a significant wobble seemed at walking speed, but was great at faster speeds. A 6* rake kit cured all problems.

[jtilmon]

Liberty, i have a 6* rake and MPA rear tire on front and experience the same thing you are experiencing. It's the tire pattern, after a short period of time i paid no attent to it. Ride safe and often.

[Rsw]

How can it wobble if the trike isn't running and it's setting still? But it don't wobble when it is running and driving it down the road. Or did I read this wrong?

[Oldmsocko]

How can it wobble if the trike isn't running and it's setting still? But it don't wobble when it is running and driving it down the road. Or did I read this wrong?

You have me confused.

[liberty58]

You have me confused.

When I push the bike forward or just push it backwards, looking at the steering, it wobbles.

[liberty58]

Liberty, i have a 6* rake and MPA rear tire on front and experience the same thing you are experiencing. It's the tire pattern, after a short period of time i paid no attent to it. Ride safe and often.

Thanks!!!

[TeNn]

nut is loose.

[rgw5944]

If you are using the handlebars to push the trike and feel them move up and down, I'm guessing the nut that holds the upper and lower pieces of the Ez-Steer together needs to be re-torqued. The retainer nuts are not easy to get at and will require the top shelter and parts around the ignition key to be moved out of the way.

[bustedwing]

At slow speeds the trikes I have ridden have a wobble, and after a short time you get used to it.I have found nothing wrong with my trike , but you think about it and the tire is a little rounded and you are on a flat surface so the tire will wander some at slow speed.As the tire wears, the wobble cals down.

[mhgoldwing]

It's the tread on the MPA. Be sure it has 41 psi and ride.

[lectric]

I had a similar experience on my 04 Wing/05 CSC. It was from the front tire. But caused by the forks not being redone correctly(I did them myself). One fork was overfilled and the other under filled. I also had to redo the spacers as there was too much preload(did not have the instructions for proper calculation when redone). I also installed linear wound 1.0 rate springs. Not sure what happened as I was very carefull when I did them. This caused uneven pressure on the front tire and you could feel the tread pattern on the tire (MPA in reverse). Tire was new. After adjusting the forks it pretty much went away. It never wobbled at speed only when pushing the trike. It also was harsh riding. After the correction it rides smooth. Just something to check.

[John Luciano]

When the bike is being pushed it will wobble . Gyro takes over at around. 10 MPH.

[liberty58]

Did you have your installer also add the rake kit?

My Valkyrie had a significant wobble seemed at walking speed, but was great at faster speeds. A 6* rake kit cured all problems.

yea he put the steering kit in. Thanks!!

[liberty58]

At slow speeds the trikes I have ridden have a wobble, and after a short time you get used to it.I have found nothing wrong with my trike , but you think about it and the tire is a little rounded and you are on a flat surface so the tire will wander some at slow speed.As the tire wears, the wobble cals down.

Thanks!!

[liberty58]

I had a similar experience on my 04 Wing/05 CSC. It was from the front tire. But caused by the forks not being redone correctly(I did them myself). One fork was overfilled and the other under filled. I also had to redo the spacers as there was too much preload(did not have the instructions for proper calculation when redone). I also installed linear wound 1.0 rate springs. Not sure what happened as I was very carefull when I did them. This caused uneven pressure on the front tire and you could feel the tread pattern on the tire (MPA in reverse). Tire was new. After adjusting the forks it pretty much went away. It never wobbled at speed only when pushing the trike. It also was harsh riding. After the correction it rides smooth. Just something to check.

Hey thanks!!!

[tkglider]

Had the wobble.Put new front tire on and no more wobble.Put a rear tire for two wheeled bike on front reversed tread.Love it.Can't think of the name,sorry.