Xrt 800 Wallows On Bends

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  1. Adrian Robson

    Adrian Robson New Member

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    #1 Adrian Robson, Oct 6, 2019
    I have a 65 plate tiger 800 which seems to have started wallowing in the bends , this does it whether i have panniers on or not , can be quite unsettling , anyone got any suggestions , started about 12 months agao, bike has 8500 miles on it
     
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  2. steve lovatt

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    #2 steve lovatt, Oct 6, 2019
    Obvious things first.
    Tyres worn
    Tyre pressure :cool:
     
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  3. Adrian Robson

    Adrian Robson New Member

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    #3 Adrian Robson, Oct 6, 2019
    Have got fairly new avon road riders and correct tyre pressures
     
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  4. Eldon

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    #4 Eldon, Oct 6, 2019
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    Is it the same issue on a flat smooth bend or just on bouncy ones?
    Does the chain have any tight spots and is it adjusted correctly?
    Head bearings good?

    You need to narrow it down a bit; obvious thought is to blame the suspension but be methodical in your analysis :p
     
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  5. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #5 Callumity, Oct 6, 2019
    The bike is no great age or mileage. If it really is wallowing - feeling floaty and vague at the back - it suggests too much rebound I.e. a seal failure that means your spring return from compression lacks damping control.
     
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  6. joe mc donald

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    #6 joe mc donald, Oct 6, 2019
    Adrian Robson.
    Yes I would think you have a damaged shock. Not being rude what's your weight what type of riding have you been doing.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
  7. Adrian Robson

    Adrian Robson New Member

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    #7 Adrian Robson, Oct 7, 2019
    Thanks for reply’s , I’m 11st and bike wallows on all bends worse at the 70 mph type speed , last ride was catalunya for moto gp with week mountain riding
    Although been riding 40 odd years and other bike is gsxr 1000 I’m not into suspension setting , bike is in for mot next week so will ask bike shop to look at suspension
     
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