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cmhonda · 05-28-2011, 03:53 PM

I have a 99 Honda Shadow Aero 1100 and just had the tire replaced it was pretty bald. After I picked it up I noticed a new shake especially between 40 to 50 ish at a cruising speed. It feels like an up/down movement. The tire was replaced and rebalanced with no change of symptoms. I just jacked up the front end and the bars move lock to lock cleanly. I didn't notice any abnormal wear on the rotor from a caliper being hung up either... Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Easy Rider 2 · 05-28-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cmhonda

The tire was replaced and rebalanced with no change of symptoms.

Are you SURE that the tire was replaced that second time......I mean REALLY sure......like you SAW the tire off the rim ???

Raise the front end and spin the wheel.

What you describe is classic "out of round" and isn't all that unusual for a new bike tire. What is unusual is the shop being willing to replace it without diagnosing the problem first. That leads me to believe that they really didn't.

It is even possible that they damaged your rim and don't want to admit it (not likely if you have alloy wheels).

P.S. You are running recommended pressure in the tire, right.........and NOT what's on the sidewall ??

A Star Ride · 05-28-2011, 06:07 PM

I agree with ER2, sounds like the shop got you a bum tire, or damaged something along the way.

The_AirHawk · 05-28-2011, 07:28 PM

Reason #4,662 to continue mounting and balancing my own tires.....

Morbo the Destroyer · 05-29-2011, 07:34 AM

1. Call around and see if you can find a shop with a laser alignment rack. It can make a huge difference.

2. Rejack the front and look for play in the forks where they meet the steering head. There should be none.

3. What brand and type of tire did you install? There's some crappy tires out there that will never run smooth. Find a Honda Shadow forum and see what's posted there for tire recommendations.

allanworks · 05-31-2011, 06:55 PM

im no expert but if its not the tire or brakes could it be the bearings where the triple tree meets the frame

allanworks · 05-31-2011, 06:57 PM

never mind i see Morbo the Destroyer already talked about that issue

05-28-2011, 03:53 PM	#1
cmhonda Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	Shaking issues please help I have a 99 Honda Shadow Aero 1100 and just had the tire replaced it was pretty bald. After I picked it up I noticed a new shake especially between 40 to 50 ish at a cruising speed. It feels like an up/down movement. The tire was replaced and rebalanced with no change of symptoms. I just jacked up the front end and the bars move lock to lock cleanly. I didn't notice any abnormal wear on the rotor from a caliper being hung up either... Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

05-28-2011, 06:07 PM	#3
A Star Ride Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: central Va Posts: 1,126	I agree with ER2, sounds like the shop got you a bum tire, or damaged something along the way. __________________ White Trash Hick from Appalachia

05-29-2011, 07:34 AM	#5
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,309	1. Call around and see if you can find a shop with a laser alignment rack. It can make a huge difference. 2. Rejack the front and look for play in the forks where they meet the steering head. There should be none. 3. What brand and type of tire did you install? There's some crappy tires out there that will never run smooth. Find a Honda Shadow forum and see what's posted there for tire recommendations. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

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05-28-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
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05-31-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
allanworks Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 58	im no expert but if its not the tire or brakes could it be the bearings where the triple tree meets the frame

05-31-2011, 06:57 PM	#7
allanworks Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 58	never mind i see Morbo the Destroyer already talked about that issue