Does something need replacing? Wobbly at high speeds

[mr.nick705]

Hi!
I have started to notice that whenever I go fast on my 2008 Yamaha FZ6, It starts to get kind of wobbly. and i dont enjoy that! It usually start getting wobbly around 115 and I havent taken it past 125 because I dont feel comfortable. The fastest Ive ever had it up to was 132, around when I first bought it but I dont remember if it did that. What do you think it could be?
Thanks, Nick

 

[CanadianFZ6]

First, you should not be riding that fast on the street period... Don't be a fool, there is no excuse... Take it to the track so you won't end up being an organ donor...:spank:

Now things to check...

1) Tire type, wear and/or pressure
2) Steering head bearings
3) Possibly wheel bearings, but that is remote

 

[Wolfman]

Hi!
I have started to notice that whenever I go fast on my 2008 Yamaha FZ6, It starts to get kind of wobbly. and i dont enjoy that! It usually start getting wobbly around 115 and I havent taken it past 125 because I dont feel comfortable. The fastest Ive ever had it up to was 132, around when I first bought it but I dont remember if it did that. What do you think it could be?
Thanks, Nick

people have been trying to tell me for years that the FZ6 does not need a steering damper...Wrong, if you ride an FZ6 hard, on the road, or the track...you needc a steerring damper, or upgraded suspension...

dont let the wowsers tell you different...

if you are riding way above the speed limit on the road, be damn careful, and, yes, get to the track....

:thumbup:

 

[FinalImpact]

Post #9 of wobble at 100++mph?????

Another post about "What vehicles or other motorcycles have you raced your FZ6 against?"

You ARE going to become a member of this thread if you keep it up. Fallen Riders/In Memory of - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum WISE UP! It's not all about you and hopefully someone will miss you when you're gone so think about that too.


As others will soon say, Settle it at the Track!

/end rant

 

[DDS]

Jumping to conclusions much? Where does it say he's not doing this on a track?

 

[FinalImpact]

Jumping to conclusions much? Where does it say he's not doing this on a track?

OK - I earned that! Lets see where it all goes. . .

 

[Shamus McFeeley]

I've noticed a definite increase in vibration at high speed, but never a wobble like you're describing (at least not in the straights). Wolfman is spot on about the suspension though, you don't really realize how bad it is until you upgrade it.

 

[abraxas]

Front end suspension. You're a 2008, i'd say first up check forks, change oil, steering head bearings would also be loose.

Most guys put roller bearings instead of the ball bearings, it also helps.

Either way, without spending money on parts, front forks and steering head bearings tighten. Of course i'm assuming you check tyres.

 

[greg]

This happened on mine, a new set of tyres and wheel balancing fixed it. I think a balancing weight had fallen off