I have an '84 700S with the same condition. Bearings feel fine, wheel and steering. I just put a new tire on and it cured 95% of the wobble.
It's for sale by the way. John On Jun 9, 10:49 am, 750S <[email protected]> wrote: > Joe, I have a 1985 Nighthawk S 750 that has developed the same problem > at the identical speed(s) you describe. Its hardly noticable, however, > like you said, if I lossen my grip on the handlebars the front end > will start to wobble. I performed the check that 'surfswab' describes > below and there is definitely a "notch" right in the centre. Its such > a pronounced notch that it almost seems as if it is supposed to be > there, sort of like a centre stop. I do know that it isn't supposed to > be there and will be replacing my steering stem bearings very soon. > > Good luck and safe riding, > > Ross > > On Jun 9, 12:00 am, joseph wojtkiewicz <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > So I have about 17k on my 2002 Nighthawk 750. Engine is great, love the > > bike. Notice a slight wobble (around handlebars) around 30-45mph. Not > > really noticeable at higher speeds, but it's there when putting around town > > when I loosen grip on handlebars, got new tires last season. > > > Not sure if it's suspension, tire balance or if that's just the way the bike > > rides. Not really a major concern, but would be nice to know how to correct > > it. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated... > > > Thanks! > > > -Joe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
