Front End Wobble
I have a strange problem.
When I let off the throttle, release the handle bars, and I decelerate below 45mph I get a wobble in the front end. I can let go of the bars at 100mph and there isn't any wobble. But as soon as I reach the 45mph mark, the front begins to shimmy like crazy.
I can release the handle bars at 45mph and again it is rock solid. No shaking at all. It is only when I decelerate down through the 45mph mark
Anyone ever have this phenomenon before?
I know the easy a
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