Is that normal? - Page 2

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-29-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Right: bumpy-assed city streets. Hence my suspension question.

i think if he was getting wheelspit or slippage issues because of bumps he'd be smart enough to figure that out on his own. but eh

derf · 05-29-2010, 11:05 AM

Is it possible that the rear tire is cocked to the side? I had the same feeling a while back on my ninja 500, turned out I adjusted the chain, and cocked the wheel to the side. The bike felt like it was on ice while I was going straight. A while later I had a very similar issue when I dropped the bike and the forks twisted in the triple trees.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-29-2010, 12:15 PM

what do you mean "cocked to the side"? like the tire isnt set on the wheel or the axle is cock-eyed? that sounds like a very dangerous situation.

derf · 05-29-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

what do you mean "cocked to the side"? like the tire isnt set on the wheel or the axle is cock-eyed? that sounds like a very dangerous situation.

Like the rear tire is not aligned straight. When I first started riding nobody really showed me how to adjust my chain length on my own, so after some reading I tackled the job myself, but I skipped the part where it said to do both sides of the swingarm to keep the wheel straight. After adjusting it a few times the wheel was so crooked in the swingarm that it cause major handling problems.

As for the front wheel, the ex500 ninja has a tendancy when dropped to twist the front forks in the triple trees, causes the rider to want to fight with the bike to keep it going straight

Gas Man · 05-29-2010, 01:56 PM

I agree with derf. Check for mechanical wrong.

The problem with the 250 suspension though is that I don't think it has the adjustability.

derf · 05-29-2010, 02:13 PM

Yeh chech the cheap stuff first

Homeslice · 05-29-2010, 02:15 PM

If this is that black bike you posted pictures of, the tires on that bike are crap. And they're probably 10-15 years old. Get rid of them.

I also wouldn't doubt that whoever spray painted that bike didn't mask off the tires beforehand

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-29-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I agree with derf. Check for mechanical wrong.

The problem with the 250 suspension though is that I don't think it has the adjustability.

this is where i was going. dont think the suspension needs touched, ur liable to make it worse.

Gas Man · 05-29-2010, 03:22 PM

The tires are 10-15 yrs old??????

marko138 · 05-29-2010, 03:27 PM

If tires are that old than you likely found the problem.

05-29-2010, 11:05 AM	#12
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Is it possible that the rear tire is cocked to the side? I had the same feeling a while back on my ninja 500, turned out I adjusted the chain, and cocked the wheel to the side. The bike felt like it was on ice while I was going straight. A while later I had a very similar issue when I dropped the bike and the forks twisted in the triple trees. __________________

05-29-2010, 02:15 PM	#17
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If this is that black bike you posted pictures of, the tires on that bike are crap. And they're probably 10-15 years old. Get rid of them. I also wouldn't doubt that whoever spray painted that bike didn't mask off the tires beforehand Last edited by Homeslice; 05-29-2010 at 02:18 PM..

05-29-2010, 12:15 PM	#13
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	what do you mean "cocked to the side"? like the tire isnt set on the wheel or the axle is cock-eyed? that sounds like a very dangerous situation.

05-29-2010, 01:56 PM	#15
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I agree with derf. Check for mechanical wrong. The problem with the 250 suspension though is that I don't think it has the adjustability.

05-29-2010, 02:13 PM	#16
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yeh chech the cheap stuff first

05-29-2010, 03:22 PM	#19
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The tires are 10-15 yrs old??????

05-29-2010, 03:27 PM	#20
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	If tires are that old than you likely found the problem.