iajarrett
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Post by iajarrett on Jul 21, 2024 21:37:51 GMT -7
Hello all, I just recently purchased a used 2018 MT10 and while everything has been great, I noticed that when either riding through very windy conditions, or going above 110-120 mph I start to get speed wobbles. I bought a Ohlins damper and was going to replace the base model, but I have an electronic steering damper. My question is can I just disable/ take out the electronic connection and replace the old stabilizer with the Ohlin's or do I need to preserve the electronic cord for some reason?
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Post by willl84 on Jul 22, 2024 3:54:55 GMT -7
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Post by RedAndBlack on Jul 22, 2024 10:40:37 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum!
Consider getting your suspension tuned by a professional if you have not done so already. I cannot overstate how significant of a change this may have on how your bike rides. There is a considerable difference in the amount of headshake I was experiencing prior to getting my suspension looked at. Coming from supersport bikes, My number one worry about the FZ-10 was front end stability prior to buying it but I've found the bike to be very good and able to keep up with the supersports with minimum worry of losing the front end. It is an extremely capable bike that I have absolutely pushed to the limits and I think I can confidently say it is not normal to be experiencing headshake from the wind or speed alone. So with that being said, if you're getting head shake from the wind, a damper will only act as a bandaid. Your suspension very likely needs to be adjusted.
Even if you go with an aftermarket damper, getting your suspension tuned is something you should do regardless as it is a very cheap way to get optimal performance out of your motorcycle so I would recommend it regardless. And then reassess if you think the stock damper isn't sufficient.
I do like loose, unrestricted steering so I tend to steer people away from dampers. But do what you need to do to feel comfortable on the bike.
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Post by bmwd40 on Jul 22, 2024 13:45:44 GMT -7
You may also want to check your steering head bearings for adjustment.
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Post by travis on Jul 22, 2024 21:23:07 GMT -7
My fz09 would start to wobble at 105MPH+ if the rear wheel was even a little out of alignment. Always good to verify that.
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