748 r running wide in corners

wato39 · 26-May-2006, 23:06

Something i've noticed with my bike , first time it happened thought it was just me but its happened a few times , normal speeds all is ok ,but if i get to a corner when i'm giving it some i start to run wide then if i try to counter this by leaning a bit extra it realy feels like the front is going to tuck , its quite scary , the are tyres are diablo's and all the preasures are ok ,any thoughts ? rear ride hieght maybe ?

ali · 26-May-2006, 23:39

I generally find this happens when the rear ride height is set too high, but you usually notice at walking pace as the front sort of flops around.

Best bet is definitely to have someone help you with setting the suspension up for your weight/height/style. Why spend £x000 on a bike and not chuck another £60 getting it right? Try a search on the site for suitable folk to help out.

Cheers,

Ali

Bungi · 27-May-2006, 00:40

are the forks topping out? sometime you get that vauge knida straight on feel when the forks arent adjusted right.
just maybee

Totto · 27-May-2006, 01:14

Tyre pressures , static/loaded sag , check them then post back , make sure all settings back to std ,ignore me if you have already done all this

wato39 · 27-May-2006, 09:18

Trye pressues are ok , but i'll check the sag ,thanks, any idea what the static sag should be ?

[Edited on 27-5-2006 by wato39]

Lightning Boy · 27-May-2006, 23:02

First and foremost.......

What profile front tyre are you running.....60 or a 70 ?

Duke2BSteve · 29-May-2006, 11:29

Mine did this when i bought it, noticed it really drifting on roundabouts.. Had my front Ohlin seals and oil replaced, and this stopped the problem.

Totto · 29-May-2006, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke2BSteve

Mine did this when i bought it, noticed it really drifting on roundabouts.. Had my front Ohlin seals and oil replaced, and this stopped the problem.

And prob set your front sag at the same time

Gaz 748 · 29-May-2006, 19:24

Could be 60 profile front tyre, had the same problem
changed to 70 profile, no more problems.

Brent · 29-May-2006, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

Could be 60 profile front tyre, had the same problem
changed to 70 profile, no more problems.

Same as Gaz - front always felt like tucking in on the 120/60.

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27-May-2006, 00:40	#3
Bungi Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,191 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kent uk are the forks topping out? sometime you get that vauge knida straight on feel when the forks arent adjusted right. just maybee Reply

27-May-2006, 01:14	#4
Totto Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,262 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Mood: Not so broke any more !!!!!!!! Tyre pressures , static/loaded sag , check them then post back , make sure all settings back to std ,ignore me if you have already done all this Reply

27-May-2006, 09:18	#5
wato39 Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 79 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Egham Mood: Saving Trye pressues are ok , but i'll check the sag ,thanks, any idea what the static sag should be ? [Edited on 27-5-2006 by wato39] Reply

27-May-2006, 23:02	#6
Lightning Boy Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,388 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Newick, East Sussex Mood: Waiting at the Crossroads...... First and foremost....... What profile front tyre are you running.....60 or a 70 ? Reply

29-May-2006, 11:29	#7
Duke2BSteve Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 391 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swindon Mine did this when i bought it, noticed it really drifting on roundabouts.. Had my front Ohlin seals and oil replaced, and this stopped the problem. Reply

29-May-2006, 19:24	#9
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. Could be 60 profile front tyre, had the same problem changed to 70 profile, no more problems. 748R - Less is more ! Reply