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I think that front tyre is worn, you can clearly see the step in height. If you have already ruled out the other possibilities yet the problem is still there. Its got to be the tyre. I had a 1100 Pan with front (hands off the handlebars) 'wobble'. Changed it for a new Bridgestone (i think it was anyway, cant remember now) but the problem went straight away. Put it down to experience.

(06-29-2019, 02:22 AM)Jfro5687_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I think that front tyre is worn, you can clearly see the step in height. If you have already ruled out the other possibilities yet the problem is still there. Its got to be the tyre. I had a 1100 Pan with front (hands off the handlebars) 'wobble'. Changed it for a new Bridgestone (i think it was anyway, cant remember now) but the problem went straight away. Put it down to experience.

I’m afraid you’re right. I had a 95 st1100 that did the same. New tire solved it too.


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MMC, longranger has a point, not usually the case but here is what i found when i just got my bike;

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid183989

To check for sideways play you need to watch carefully where the bearings ( needle left and double roller on the right ) are mounted and hit the wheel from side to side with a heavy hammer on the tyre ( second person ), also may be able to feel between the tyre and exhaust for play.

Never affected the tracking in my case but things change, good to eliminate the swingarm anyway.

So when I took the front wheel off I found a small chunk of cardboard jammed in between the pistons of my brakes on one side. Didn’t think much of it but since remounting the wheel (following Honda service manual) the shimmy has lessened and the brake works better. Go figure....


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that's weird

(07-02-2019, 03:34 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]that's weird

Right? The tire does have high and low spots, slightly. I still get a little shimmy but not bad.


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Anti-puncture 'goo' can help to stabilise a tyre when you're moving - maybe a cheap option rather than junk the tyre?

Also check the rear of the 'bike - a problem there can give you front-end problems (wheel/swingarm bearings, suspension).

Good luck. Keep us posted as to how this turns out?

Weird indeed.

(07-02-2019, 01:59 AM)MMC_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So when I took the front wheel off I found a small chunk of cardboard jammed in between the pistons of my brakes on one side. Didn’t think much of it but since remounting the wheel (following Honda service manual) the shimmy has lessened and the brake works better. Go figure....


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Mechanic probably stuck cardboard in between the pads of both calipers because he didn't want have to pry the pads apart in case someone squeezed the lever.

(07-02-2019, 09:36 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(07-02-2019, 01:59 AM)MMC_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So when I took the front wheel off I found a small chunk of cardboard jammed in between the pistons of my brakes on one side. Didn’t think much of it but since remounting the wheel (following Honda service manual) the shimmy has lessened and the brake works better. Go figure....


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Mechanic probably stuck cardboard in between the pads of both calipers because he didn't want have to pry the pads apart in case someone squeezed the lever.

Mechanic probably stuck cardboard in between the pads of both calipers because he didn't want have to pry the pads apart in case someone squeezed the lever.

No, I do my own work. It had to have come from the road.


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(06-30-2019, 01:54 AM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]MMC, longranger has a point, not usually the case but here is what i found when i just got my bike;

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid183989

To check for sideways play you need to watch carefully where the bearings ( needle left and double roller on the right ) are mounted and hit the wheel from side to side with a heavy hammer on the tyre ( second person ), also may be able to feel between the tyre and exhaust for play.

Never affected the tracking in my case but things change, good to eliminate the swingarm anyway.

I put the bike on center stand and hit the back wheel sideways with my fist, I can definitely feel some movement near swingarm bearings. I’ll have to check them out for sure....


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