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05-20-2009, 02:49 PM
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DR650 turned into SM, now has a problem
One of my coworkers has a Suzuki DR650 that he turned into a SM. He took off the 21" front wheel and put a 17" front wheel on it. Now he is experiencing what he is calling a "tank slapper" like condition when he gets to about 70mph. He cant figure out why. I'm guessing that by going to the smaller wheel, he essentially lowered the front of the bike 2 inches and has fucked up the steering geometry. Anyone have any thoughts on what is wrong? Forks are bad? Wheel is bent? It doesn't have any problems below 70mph.
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05-20-2009, 02:52 PM
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sounds like wheel balance issues
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05-20-2009, 02:57 PM
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05-20-2009, 02:58 PM
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how tight are the spokes? they might need adjusted or maintained
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05-20-2009, 03:03 PM
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i would check the balance out first, if its off the affects would be magnified by the increased speed, or possibly the bearings in the steering stem could be bad
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