Riding Guide

Handling problems

Michelin 21 May 2010

Handling problems

Weave

Weaving movement with varying magnitude occurring when travelling in a straight line or when cornering. This may take place at speeds in the region of 80 mph.

High speed wobble

High speed wobble is a one-off, sharp, very fast sideways movement of the front of the motor cycle, which mainly happens during acceleration and is caused by an external trigger (bump, join, in the road, ...)

Shimmy

A shimmy is a continuous sideways oscilliation of the front wheel at low speed (under 80 mph) during deceleration.

Vibration and balancing

The effect of a lack of balancing is a vibration phenomenon in the front wheel at speeds varying from 55 to 80 mph.


Balancing is essential and is a key element in protecting the mechanical parts.


Causes of handling problems

The effect of a lack of balancing is a vibration phenomenon in the fork / front wheel assembly at speeds varying from 55 to 80 mph.


Balancing is essential and is a key element in protecting the mechanical parts.