We had the same problem last Jan. when we got our coupe. It shimmied only after landing, during rollout, well below landing speed, and steering to the right stopped the shimmy. We cured it be replacing the bolt in the scissors. If this doesn't work for you, see if the bolt hole has elongated so that the bolt doesn't make a tight fit. If all else is OK, that may be the problem. Generally, if a tire is out of balance, the problem should be worse as speed increases, not as it decreases as was the case with our plane. We too have the dual fork. Jerry Eichenberger Columbus, Ohio N2906H
>>> Jim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 09/01/98 08:12AM >>> I too have the shimmey problem and at times it is quite violent. I disagree that the problem is landing speed though as my shimmey happens at generally 40 to 45, well below landing or any flying speed. I will concede that the balance may be off as I have not balanced it. The only way I found to stop the shimmey is to steer slightly right just after it happens and it goes away. You are correct that it seems to happen at only one general speed. I also thought it might have to do with a general looseness in the steering linkage from control wheel to nose wheel. What do ya think? Jim Powell N99068 S/N 1691 Midland, MI ! !
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