Wobble in the steering

liberty58 · May 27, 2012

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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 · May 27, 2012

possibly tread pattern on the tire???

keepinon · May 27, 2012

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 · May 27, 2012

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 · May 27, 2012

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 · May 28, 2012

Rsw said:
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.:Shrug:

liberty58 · May 28, 2012

Oldmsocko said:
You have me confused.:Shrug:

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

liberty58 · May 28, 2012

jtilmon said:
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 · May 28, 2012

nut is loose.

rgw5944 · May 28, 2012

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 · May 28, 2012

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 · May 28, 2012

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

lectric · May 29, 2012

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 · May 30, 2012

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

liberty58 · May 31, 2012

keepinon said:
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 · May 31, 2012

bustedwing said:
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 · May 31, 2012

lectric said:
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 · Jun 4, 2012

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.