Hello Everyone. Just bought a 2011 Speedmaster. As the title says, I noticed that during slow speed manoeuvres (for example start and turn), the handlebar tends to steer by itself. I'd like to know if it is a normal peculiarity of the Speedmaster (given the angle of the front fork), or if there could be some other issue.. I have already check the tire pressure and it's ok. Thanks in advance for any suggestion!
I had an 09 Speedmaster and it was the worst handling bike I’ve ever owned I loved the engine and gear box and think it’s one of the best looking bikes out there Handling is fine but not great once you’re up to speed But mini roundabouts and car park manoeuvres was bordering on dangerous at times These bikes can be improved immensely by changing the tyres and rear suspension If it’s still got the original metzeller tyres on I would change them for some Avon’s
Thanks a lot for the suggestions. I'm a newbie and it's my first motorcycle, after many years on a little honda SH . I felt in love at first sight with the Speedmaster, but now I am a little worried about this issue with the handlebar and I'm trying to understand how to handle it.
It’s because of the raked out forks that make the bike feel a bit floppy at low speed manoeuvres As long as the head bearings and tyre pressure is ok then it’s just a case of getting used to it
My Speedmaster is really floppy at low speeds. Dilligaf is right, the rake causes that feel at low speeds. Don’t fret too much though. It’s something you will learn to deal with. It’s really not that bad. I do recommend new tires, NOT the ME880! Also have the steering head bearing checked just to be sure.
