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Old 04-29-2010, 10:32 AM   #11
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I never had an issue on the GSXR with headshake. Come to think of it, I've never experienced headshake on any bike I've ridden.
I caught a bad case on the f1 once. Not fun. Nearly highsided
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:33 AM   #12
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I caught a bad case on the f1 once. Not fun. Nearly highsided
Yeah I've seen videos of it happening, I just don't know how to get into that situation.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:37 AM   #13
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I had some shake under heavy braking on the SV. The 600rr had one from OEM that was really good. The BMWs antilock linked brakes are nice, so I haven't experienced it yet. Plus because of the suspension setup, the BMW sorted squats instead of diving.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:40 AM   #14
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I have had headshake, but I just keep on the gas, and it smooths out.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:45 AM   #15
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I'm actually surprised I haven't experienced it on the Buell with its crazy geometry. But it's been rock solid for me all the time. Granted, I don't push it like some of you guys. I think the GPR is the only option for me anyway.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:47 AM   #16
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I never had an issue on the GSXR with headshake. Come to think of it, I've never experienced headshake on any bike I've ridden.
Me either, but thats probably b/c both of my bikes have had a damper on them.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:51 AM   #17
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No im not having any really. On the way to school this morning it felt like i was stuck to a railroad track. The thing is great i just thought it was highly recommended to get one.
Then you don't need a steering damper, you need either to inflate your tire (that's a symptom of low tire pressure) or get one that isn't flat spotted.
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Tire pressure should be part of your daily pre-ride inspection.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:53 AM   #19
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Yeah I've seen videos of it happening, I just don't know how to get into that situation.
Uneven pavement was all it took. Luckily whoever wrote the nj state test manual did an excellent job and I knew how to save it.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:55 AM   #20
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Tire pressure should be part of your daily pre-ride inspection.
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