Guest Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I've ridden my SV650S for quite a while now. I'm experiencing something when I'm in a corner with a reasonable amount of lean angle. If I go to adjust the rate of turn, when applying pressure to the handlebars there appears to be very little feedback from the bars themselves. It feels "loose". This is not confidence inspiring. Is this a normal response? What will happen if i push past this point? Two things to note, the front suspension was rebuilt last year, and also I weight about 8St 7lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Your to light , go eat some pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 first thing to check is tyre pressures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 How big is the squared off bit on the rear tyre?8st? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Not time of the year to be looking at limits the road are way to dirty for that sort of malarkey, concentrate on keeping nice, calm and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) I would check;-tyre pressures-wheel spindle tightness-wheel bearings-steering head bearings not tight enough-suspension, looking for it to be too soft. Edited December 12, 2016 by Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Not time of the year to be looking at limits the road are way to dirty for that sort of malarkey, concentrate on keeping nice, calm and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Does it kinda drop into low speed corners?.... If so, could be the shoulders on the front tyre are worn, so the profile is more V shaped..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 does your bike have a steering damper fitted?if so, add that to the list of items to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 All the above. Plus-have you got more confident, so you are now cornering harder without realising. Most bikes reach a point where it all loosens up a bit. Usually, just before you fall off. apart from my CX500 which was 5degrees from vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acting_strange Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I found my Strom 65o loose but then I fitted a fork brace and change the tyre type (to Michelin PR4 Trails) and have no problems at all now. I have total confidence in my front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger004 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 My first thought was squaring off of the tyres, then check everything for play and tightness, also many years ago I had a 250 honda superdream that felt like the frame was made of plastercine, turned out to be play in swingarm bearings, As someone else said maybe your confidence has changed and you are pushing harder, don't over do it or it will become very loose especially this time of year, good luck jeffSent by Tigger from my Tablet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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