pai Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 hi guys, what are the causes of a bike fishtailing? mine fishtail and i can feel it. but my friend who rode behind me says its very serious at higher speeds? need all your help. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Could you be a little more specific? Are you talking about the rear breaking loose? Under braking or on the gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v00d00child Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 check your rear wheel alignment--tighten your chain lately? Might also wanna check your swingarm bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pai Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 what i mean is the bike rear wobble left and right, felt like shaking when on the gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Check your tire pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 As it has been stated, tire pressure for sure, wheel alignment, also put the bike on the center stand and see if there is any side to side play in the rear swing arm. Also if your rear bearings are gone you'll get that too. So while the rear end is off the ground grab the tire with one hand on top and the other on bottom and try to twist the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8boardIL Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 what kind of tire are you running? I notice it a bit more with the Dunlop207s than the Pirellis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pai Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 what kind of tire are you running? I notice it a bit more with the Dunlop207s than the Pirellis. i am running sportec m1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 ... any loose fasteners, like the sprocket nuts... when you check the alignments... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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