Speedmaster 2019 Feels Unstable

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  1. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

    Jul 26, 2020
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    Not had very long,I don't have much faith in the front end in wet corners and it doesn't like road surfaces that are repaired, it tramlines. Avon tyres 33f and 37r pressures. Any thoughts.Thanks
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    What were you riding before the speedmaster? I never had any problems with my speedmaster, is it just that it is performing differently?
     
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  3. joe mc donald

    Dec 26, 2014
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    Bill Cowan.
    Late welcome to the family. Avon's generally a good tyre i use them on all my bikes. How old are your tyres any flat spots on the tyre canters as they play havoc when hard or flat spotted. Also forks may need a refresh and a good idea perhaps to fit progressive springs. Check tyre pressures are right. If you are having problems try to snap a picture of the tyres and post it up here so we can have a look.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  4. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Bill.

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  5. ChrisJHuff

    ChrisJHuff Well-Known Member

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    as joe says above how long ago was the fork oil changed....wheel balance.......is there play on the wheel bearing..... just the immediate thoughts i'd have
     
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  6. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

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    Thanks for the reply. BMW F800GT.
     
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  7. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

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  8. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

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    Bike is only 18 months old 1800mls ,iam second owner.Tyre pressures checked every time i go out
     
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  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Ok thanks for the update. I think you will find the speedmaster is very different to the BMW in it's setup which I would suggest is the main reason for you feeling a little hesitant with the speedmaster. I would give it a little time to get used to the forward controls and the handlebar setup on the speedmaster. You have a cruiser which will not perform like a touring bike.
     
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  10. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Fat front tyres on 2 or 4 wheels are more inclined to track surface defects. There is also a difference between ‘feeling’ unstable and actually being unstable. Feet forward bikes by their nature feel more removed from the front wheel but it is more to do with body position than actual and available mechanical grip. It will come to you with miles.
     
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  11. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

    Jul 26, 2020
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    Thanks,your right it is fine on dry roads just when you hit a wet bit on a corner i feel it move which I'm not used to
     
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  12. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

    Jul 26, 2020
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    Thanks for your comments, Yes it is a lot different, i will get used to it.
     
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  13. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Bill, I have Avon Cobras on my 2018 Speedmaster and run 36f and 42r. Front does tramline on raised surfaces like new seal lines, but I felt that as normal.
    If no changes to front forks, it may just be getting accustomed to the ride, as I mainly ride cruisers.
    Great bike, just updated front at 21,000km, so wish you well

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  14. bill Cowan

    bill Cowan New Member

    Jul 26, 2020
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    Yea just have to get used to it. Will try tyre pressures and see how it feels. Thanks
     
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