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:( This is why it's worth it to me to solve the problem. Not so we motorcyclists can ride unsafely or illegally on the road but exactly the opposite; so that when changing lanes or passing at speed, or when performing evasive actions, the bike remains controllable. In fact, I'd say the number...

I have quickly been moving beyond the realm of, as you mention, fairly easy remedies, so yes, it is entirely possible to have a frame issue. I have considered this indeed. I'm hoping I can find a front fork frame brace and get the 93 front-end functional before I run out of riding season but...

Thank you but someone else must have grabbed it.

I intend to solve the issue... just waiting for parts to show up. No, I am not happy about the cost involved but I am very satisfied to have found and resolved a variety of other issues along the way. Apparently, finding 93 and up fork braces are like finding 4 leaf clovers at the end of the...

I hadn't thought about pushing forward against the footpegs... I'm still trying to assemble enough parts to try the 43mm forks. I've found only a couple reasonable options for a fork brace to fit the 43mm forks and none are the OEM brace.. As for brakes, the 93 and newer forks just make for...

Ok, I've installed the 43mm triple trees, forks, and wheel. I don't yet have rotors, calipers, or fork brace yet but working on getting those. Not yet a fair comparison without the other parts installed but it feels just about the same (can't feel any difference yet). I am sure the fork brace...

Evaluating my options for 93-07 rotors / calipers. Message me with what you may have.

Front rotors? Front fork brace?

Anybody have any options for a 93-07 fork brace / fender mount? Needs to work for the 43mm forks.

Great experiment and thank you. You may be right. I used a 60lb / 4 stone backpack and it rested on the seat!

This is possible. I just can't figure out why it does not happen to all v-max bikes... I still think it's a system of factors. For example, maybe 1mm slop per fork and maybe 1mm of slop in the motor mounts at high speed. So 3mm of springy system slop at 75+ might feel insignificant at 35. The...

I've also taken an interest in this. As I understand it, in 2024, there are too few or no cost-effective ways to place a radial tire/wheel on a V-Max due to the weird wheel size. I understand that there are radial tires for the front but moving to a rear radial solution means falling victim to...

When the wobble/weave happened to me so many years ago, when I was far more inexperienced with this bike, it was highly unsettling... downright scary. First time I'd ever experienced a high-speed wobble/weave on a bike. I'm experienced enough now to feel the onset of the danger area. The...

Thanks for this reminder. I am indeed interested.... but my hope was to solve the base issue first and then move toward a damper as the ultimate hail mary last resort play.... I'm quickly getting to that because all of my running plays are getting stuffed at the goal line... From my reading...

I'm not clear what you mean by bushings. Are you saying motor mounts or suspension mounts or something else?

Today was a good day for tests. I swapped back in the OEM springs with no preload to increase sag on front and soften it up. Also double checked oil levels. Noticeably worse. Bike wants to wobble at 75 easier. So... reinstalled the progressive springs with the inch of preload. Reinstalled...

I just ride tested after readjusting the steering head. No headshake wobble anywhere so bearings seem about right. It tracks straight with no hands on bars, too. Bike is still oversensitive above 75ish / freeway speed. It just wants to wiggle the steering head back and forth too many times...

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I already tried this a month ago. Think I mentioned it on this thread. I believe it was about 4 stone/60lbs of weight that I carried in a backpack. It absolutely made a noticeable difference, but nowhere near the stability gained by carrying a 150lb passenger....

Thanks for the help. I wonder if that's with your riding gear or if the gear is additional. I'm well under 200 and I really think this makes a huge difference.... We've talked about static sag a variety of times but with the OEM suspension on a typical older v-max, there aren't a lot of...