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Why would a 96 Cal Wallow in a turn?

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Sanders63

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First few times this happened I chaulked it up to the forks needing service & the steering damper being junk.
Then I read a review on the the 96 and it mentioned the wallowing.
Why does it do it & is there a cure?
 
Its 16 years old bloke, think of it as a recalcitrant teenager that needs a swift kick up the kyber.

Then check, lube, adjust or replace if neccessary;
Wheel bearings
Steering head bearings
Swingarm bearings
Rear shocks (set sag & damping to your weight)
Front fork dampers/bushes/oil/seals etc etc (set sag & damping to your weight)

Don't forget tyres;
Correct sizing/profiles
Condition, wear, age, and last but not least ............
Tyre pressures

After that, if it still wallows ............................














SHOOT IT!
 
;) I am in the process of changing it into a tour sport, so all that will be done & is being done.
Heck I couldn't shoot it, I like it too much for that, I'll just ride it slower :lol: .
Heck what"s a little wallow between freinds. B)
Merry Christmas
 
Do what Ghezzi says and it shouldn't wallow much if at all. Just make sure your shocks aren't soft touring type things!
 
Heres a longshot , simple , but just a longshot.
Does the Bike have a fork brace fitted ?
Check it for tightness .
Then I'd head straight to tyre pressures , check 'em.
Happy New year
Supaflee
 
It could also be the steering damper. If you have checked everything else, check for binding in the steering damper.
A binding steering damper will cause wallowing.
 
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