135mph+

As I was riding today, I was on the freeway and was able to get her up to 135+MPH. As I hit this speed I started to feel a little shaking in the front. The handle bars were just a bit shakey. I want to try to max her out before the season is over so i can get a few mods done over winter and come spring see if I can top my old speed. Does this happen to anyone else as well with it shaking at high speeds. I started to feel it at 135 and it stayed the same up a few more mph. Any ideas on this guys?? :confused:

Steering head bearings...How many miles do you have? Check you tires for pressure and cupping also.

Steering head bearings...How many miles do you have? Check you tires for pressure and cupping also. Tire pressure is good. Just had it check less then a month ago. My bike has a little over 13,000 miles on it.

huuummm got some friends? I would see if te steering head maybe in need of some grease or bearings.....

Could be the tire out of balance.

Could be the tire out of balance. Would I only feel it at the speed only or all speeds??

Higher speeds

So it may be the balance then. Or...

Ive read about others with this problem, sometimes only feeling it at lower speeds, turned out to be the bearings! just me :2cents:

Ok I will have the bearing and the balance checked out. Thanks for the good info. :)

As I was riding today, I was on the freeway and was able to get her up to 135+MPH. As I hit this speed I started to feel a little shaking in the front. The handle bars were just a bit shakey. I want to try to max her out before the season is over so i can get a few mods done over winter and come spring see if I can top my old speed. Does this happen to anyone else as well with it shaking at high speeds. I started to feel it at 135 and it stayed the same up a few more mph. Any ideas on this guys?? :confused: Did you ever think maybe it was caused by flippin going 135 MPH on a Penn. Freeway??

Did you ever think maybe it was caused by flippin going 135 MPH on a Penn. Freeway?? Nah. It can't be that. LOL :lol:

Nah. It can't be that. LOL :lol: yeah, it cant be that..PA roads rock!! literally :eek: :eek:

I would keep it under 120 until you figure it out though.. Good luck.

I would keep it under 120 until you figure it out though.. Good luck. Well do. But after it is fixed and no more shaking...its on. :D

First of all, I don't recommend doing those speeds on public roads, the best way to see if mods have improved power is with a dyno. That said, the first things I would check is your steering head bearings, tire pressure, wear, and balance (all already mentioned). More than likely, it is your steering head bearings that need to be tightened. If it isn't, I would look at your steering damper (depending on the year of your bike, you should have one stock) or possibly the suspension. If the bike is unloading the front too much under acceleration it can become unstable or if you have lowered the front too much it can get twitchy. Larry

First of all, I don't recommend doing those speeds on public roads, the best way to see if mods have improved power is with a dyno. That said, the first things I would check is your steering head bearings, tire pressure, wear, and balance (all already mentioned). More than likely, it is your steering head bearings that need to be tightened. If it isn't, I would look at your steering damper (depending on the year of your bike, you should have one stock) or possibly the suspension. If the bike is unloading the front too much under acceleration it can become unstable or if you have lowered the front too much it can get twitchy. Larry Thanks larry for the info. I will be getting it looked at soon and see what is up with it. I will try the dyno and see if there isn't somewhere safe to take it as well to see what speed she tops out in. :thumbs:

I would never do anything like that without a Scotts Steering Stabalizer. They rock! I took a buddies 954 out once and when the front end un-loaded under hard acceleration it broke loss like a mofo! Scared the Crapp rite out of me at about 130 and again at 150. I'm talkin nearly a tank slapper at those speeds. OUCH!! It sucked more because it was not my bike. The buddy had just got it and it was doing it to him a bit so I said, get off and I'll show you how to drive. So I let him drive my truck and get out in front of me then I punched the 954 by him. He was doin about 90 when I came by him at about 140 with head shake from he11. "whee, that puckered up my butthole"!!!! Found out later that on the '02 954 they used tapered roller bearings in the head that made it super loose...needless to say they went back to standard roller bearing in '03. Not really a help to the problem but a good story.. :jacked:

O, and life don't start till you get over 120. As long as we come out, I'll show ya what 185+ looks like!!! My 9R luvs that stuff almost as much as I do!!!

O, and life don't start till you get over 120. As long as we come out, I'll show ya what 185+ looks like!!! My 9R luvs that stuff almost as much as I do!!! Rookies... :whistle: :D

O, and life don't start till you get over 120. As long as we come out, I'll show ya what 185+ looks like!!! My 9R luvs that stuff almost as much as I do!!! Amen to that. I hear you on that one brother. Will be looking forward to this. I have never seen 185+ but I have seen 165 and it was awsome. :dthumb:

185...*****!! i do 185 down to the convenience store for a soda :whistle: ;)

185...*****!! i do 185 down to the convenience store for a soda :whistle: ;) NO NO NO. Thats 185mph he is talking about...not Rt 185 you take to get a soda. :smash: :D

NO NO NO. Thats 185mph he is talking about...not Rt 185 you take to get a soda. :smash: :D Like I said 185 down rt 185!! no problem at all!!!

Like I said 185 down rt 185!! no problem at all!!! :D You the man. :dthumb:

I would never do anything like that without a Scotts Steering Stabalizer. They rock! I took a buddies 954 out once and when the front end un-loaded under hard acceleration it broke loss like a mofo! Scared the Crapp rite out of me at about 130 and again at 150. I'm talkin nearly a tank slapper at those speeds. OUCH!! It sucked more because it was not my bike. The buddy had just got it and it was doing it to him a bit so I said, get off and I'll show you how to drive. So I let him drive my truck and get out in front of me then I punched the 954 by him. He was doin about 90 when I came by him at about 140 with head shake from he11. "whee, that puckered up my butthole"!!!! Found out later that on the '02 954 they used tapered roller bearings in the head that made it super loose...needless to say they went back to standard roller bearing in '03. Not really a help to the problem but a good story.. :jacked: I think that 954 story is a combination of operator error and the fact that you and Super's bike do not mix well - like gas and water and being the gas guru you should know what I mean. Stay off the Hondas and especially Super's Honda and stick with the Kaw. Let me see - near tank slapper at 130 and 150, turn signal falling off - yeah quit while you are ahead bro!

Went out riding again today and didn't take her up to the same speed as yesterday but close and nothing. No shaking or wobbles. I am hoping it was just a little bumpy in the road. I will still get the bearings checked out to be safe and the presure one more time along with balancing. Thanks to all for your info. :dthumb:

I think that 954 story is a combination of operator error and the fact that you and Super's bike do not mix well - like gas and water and being the gas guru you should know what I mean. Stay off the Hondas and especially Super's Honda and stick with the Kaw. Let me see - near tank slapper at 130 and 150, turn signal falling off - yeah quit while you are ahead bro! That story wasn't from Super's honda. He has a '03 and as I said they fixed that problem. I was nice on Super's, besides the little wheelies I was doing on Telegraph waiting for everybody else to catch up to Twisty and I ...

Gee you guys are lucky my poor little F4i will only haul my fat a$$ up to about 125 before it starts groaning. Of course, It still has about 3000 RPM left to Deestruct. Maybe it's just that I am chicken to go any faster to get to speeds that will suck the tears out of my eyes.

Just twist it open more...GO WIDE OPEN!!! But that's why I am in Wide Open Sportbikes...cause I know how to..just like Twisty and MP!!! Yae for US!!

Just twist it open more...GO WIDE OPEN!!! But that's why I am in Wide Open Sportbikes...cause I know how to..just like Twisty and MP!!! Yae for US!! We are a rare breed that "Goes Wide Open". :)

Just twist it open more...GO WIDE OPEN!!! But that's why I am in Wide Open Sportbikes...cause I know how to..just like Twisty and MP!!! Yae for US!! There are two things that I like Wide Open - my R6 and my woman.. lol.. Oh yeah Gasman you were nice to Super's bike just like you were "nice" to my R6 when you "forgot" to shift.. When can I ride that Kaw of yours? I will be nice to it or is there some kind of a hidden trust issue here? What "little" wheelies are you referring to because I was right on your a$$ on Tele and 8 mile and I didn't see a f**king thing - Twisty was up front, you second me third - maybe Twisty can caloborate your wheelie story but I can't.. Maybe just because I wasn't paying attention and pretty much seeing how close I could get to bouncing it off the rev limiter before I shifted. But you weren't waiting for me brother because I could have passed you at any moment but I held formation. Who's 954 were you referring to then?

A buddy of mine has a 954 and I rode it like 3 times. Little wheelie aka bunny hops. The order was somin like that. But I think it was Twisty, Me, Pippi, you.... Come on, I'm not going to pull a big arse wheelie on somebody elses bike. I don't even pull em on my bike as of yet. I'll pull it way up but I really don't hold it...too much of a scardy cat I suppose. I think of it, but then I think...I really don't have the time in my schedule today to crash so I'll wait till next time. But my sked is never that clear.....one of these days... Want to take out the Kaw....let me know, next time were out. I'll just have to make sure you leave your MP3 player at home, the tires are nice and warm, and dry. O, and keep you away from arsehole truckers and mud....is that all of it. O, and to be fair, let's make it in the city so there isn't any deer and lots of gas stations around... :lol:

Ok sounds good - only the Yamaha is a mud magnet and I learned my lesson on the cold tires - never again.

Sweet! Maybe once I ride the R6 again, he'll let me work for him in '08!! everybody, keep your fingers crossed that he does. I'm going to take a pic with the camera phone for evidence. O, and a pic of him on my Kaw for black mailing... hehe

Sweet! Maybe once I ride the R6 again, he'll let me work for him in '08!! everybody, keep your fingers crossed that he does. I'm going to take a pic with the camera phone for evidence. O, and a pic of him on my Kaw for black mailing... hehe if u can get a pic of him on the kawa..ur a shoe-in for an cabinet position in 08.....!! but if you cant get him to ride..even a pic of him standing beside it might do the trick.. :lol:

or there is always photoshop.. lol..

First of all, I don't recommend doing those speeds on public roads, the best way to see if mods have improved power is with a dyno. Larry Yeah but can you feel the wind whip through your hair on the dyno???

Yeah but can you feel the wind whip through your hair on the dyno??? yeah, but how likely are you to get all mangled up on dyno ? :D

Yeah but can you feel the wind whip through your hair on the dyno??? Only if the fans are on...Of course, if something fails, you won't feel the pavement burning away your skin at those speeds ;)

Only if the fans are on...Of course, if something fails, you won't feel the pavement burning away your skin at those speeds ;) Nicely put there larryg. But even you have had to from time to time got up to this speed or close to it to feel the excitement from it. :D

At that speed you will bounce... then on the 3rd or 4th bounce you will start to tumble. That is when the real damage starts. Yes I know...

At that speed you will bounce... then on the 3rd or 4th bounce you will start to tumble. That is when the real damage starts. Yes I know... That is not what I am looking forward to. I will try my best on not bouncing nor tumble. But thanks for the insight. :dthumb:

That is not what I am looking forward to. I will try my best on not bouncing nor tumble. But thanks for the insight. :dthumb: best way to avoid the bouncin and tumblin is not to go that fast!! but hell, what fun is that...like Im one to talk :rolleyes:

This is one subject that you can't argue with Twisty on!!

This is one subject that you can't argue with Twisty on!! Nope...Mr I was doing 189 on my gixxer to beat a busa. LOL :D

Nope...Mr I was doing 189 on my gixxer to beat a busa. LOL :D but he won..thats the important thing! :D

but he won..thats the important thing! :D Yes he did and I would bet that he hasn't lost yet either. Is there anyone faster in WOS then Twisty?? Let us know Gas Man. :)

Is there anyone faster in WOS then Twisty?? Let us know Gas Man. :) ooooo..that could open up a can of worms.. :lol:

UUUUMMMM Iam not fast, my bike is...

UUUUMMMM Iam not fast, my bike is... but according to your signature, dont you make ur bike a better one just by being on it? :cool:

Why yes, yes I do... There is alot of fast guys in WOS...

but according to your signature, dont you make ur bike a better one just by being on it? :cool: True..very true. Doesn't his sig say: "My bike has an unfair advantage, I'm on it."

Why yes, yes I do... There is alot of fast guys in WOS... yeah, we found that out this weekend :cool: ..DJ & I became WOS wannabe's these last few days..

..DJ & I became WOS wannabe's these last few days.. Boy did you ever! N4S & DJ after a night of riding :bowdown: :lol:

Boy did you ever! N4S & DJ after a night of riding :bowdown: :lol: Pretty much. Matt and myself before riding with them felt we were pretty good riders and now we know we have alot more to learn. Thanks for the small lesson WOS. :dthumb:

Pretty much. Matt and myself before riding with them felt we were pretty good riders and now we know we have alot more to learn. Thanks for the small lesson WOS. :dthumb: small lesson ???? try a schoolin in the art of twisties.. after we split off in the afternoon, I went off and rode for a couple hours, just to prove to myself that I could actually corner ok! I found twisties not far from my house that I never even knew existed..

Twisty is right. There are ALOT of fast riders in WOS! We have the best group of guys around!! :dthumb: A lesson...UM, ok! Glad we could help!!! :luck: on learnin to lean over more!!

Twisty is right. There are ALOT of fast riders in WOS! We have the best group of guys around!! :dthumb: A lesson...UM, ok! Glad we could help!!! :luck: on learnin to lean over more!! Don't you worry there Chris...we will be ready for Deals next year. Full leather and all. :dthumb: Thanks for the lesson. :thumbs:

so you WOS guys need to do, is come down here for awhile, pick up some good riders in this area, and get a new chapter going in PA. :dthumb:

so you WOS guys need to do, is come down here for awhile, pick up some good riders in this area, and get a new chapter going in PA. :dthumb: I know me and Matt are in. Let us know. :dthumb:

I know me and Matt are in. Let us know. :dthumb: gas man & mp have already said they've discussed it b/4..but just trying to nudge them alittle bit in that direction some more :rolleyes:

Nicely put there larryg. But even you have had to from time to time got up to this speed or close to it to feel the excitement from it. :D I'm not saying I haven't gone those speeds (and enjoyed it). My point was only that there are better ways to test changes you make to the bike. Just because 135 is your indicated max now and then several months later, after making some changes, you go an indicated 140, did you really improve the power of the bike? Not only that, but testing a new piece of equipment at those speeds on public roads offers a potential for disaster if you have a failure. I believe the best and safest way to test a change is to dyno the bike, make a change, and dyno it again. Keeping the before/after runs as close together as possible and keeping other variables as consistant as possible will provide a more accurate evaluation of the work done. Plus you get the added benefit of testing in a controlled environement where a failure hopefully will not cause you physical damage. Just my :2cents: Larry

I'm not saying I haven't gone those speeds (and enjoyed it). My point was only that there are better ways to test changes you make to the bike. Just because 135 is your indicated max now and then several months later, after making some changes, you go an indicated 140, did you really improve the power of the bike? Not only that, but testing a new piece of equipment at those speeds on public roads offers a potential for disaster if you have a failure. I believe the best and safest way to test a change is to dyno the bike, make a change, and dyno it again. Keeping the before/after runs as close together as possible and keeping other variables as consistant as possible will provide a more accurate evaluation of the work done. Plus you get the added benefit of testing in a controlled environement where a failure hopefully will not cause you physical damage. Just my :2cents: Larry Oh 135 was not my max by far on this bike. But I do understand what you mean about using a dyno to see the real power changes before and after all the mods are done. I hope they give me a break on price for it also. :D Dynoing can get pretty costly.

135 + for the excitement..absolutely...to test out something on the bike out on the street!! Yikes, no thanks....

I can see Larry's POV. That is nice for those of us that have the dyno at hand or feel the need to pay up! For others, we have the street. Besides, 135 is what I hit on the on ramp....

I can see Larry's POV. That is nice for those of us that have the dyno at hand or feel the need to pay up! For others, we have the street. Besides, 135 is what I hit on the on ramp.... Yes he did. And he did it nicely too. :dthumb:

Just to make Twisty proud!!