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Te610 is super wobbly on the freeway...is this normal?

You can take a pillion for a ride and know right away if the rear sag
changes handling (eliminates wobble) at speed.
 
I have never had head shake (up to triple digit speeds) from either of the two 610s I've owned regardless of sag, fork leg placement in the triple trees, tires or condition of the tires.
I have always had good steering head bearings that were adjusted correctly, my tires have been balanced and my wheel bearings have been in good shape.
Don't forget to grab your tires/wheels and see if there is wheel bearing play.
 
RDTCU said:
1. Set your sag, makes a big difference.
2. Make sure your head bearings aren't too tight or too loose. Overtightening them can cause binding.
3. How big are the handguards? Giant handguards can act like a sail at high speed and impart a wobble.
4. Try sliding back on your seat and see if it helps.
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+1 in regards to the handguards. Had the "death wobble" happen at 80mph on a staight,flat,smooth hyway,spit me off the bike before I knew what was happening. I have since taken handguards off and have unsuccessfully tried to induce head shake, I would have never believed handguards could have caused this if it didn't happen to me.
 
I've got some Zeta guards, not as big as some so they don't give me any problems, but I had a friend with some giant ones and he was sketched out over 70 or so.
 
exacto said:
Hey guys i just picked up a 2009 husky te610 and took her on her maiden freeway voyage to test her out. Everything is perfect at 50mph and under, but once you get her up to 55mph-60mph it gets really wobbly and scary to ride... I had to get out of the HOV lane and into the far right lane to jsut cruise a steady 50mph. Is this normal, if it is, how can I stop the bike from wobbling so much, it gets uncomfortable/scary to ride.
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Had a wobble in my 2008. Found the front wheel was a bit out of true. Between straightening the wheel and balancing with a D606 on there pretty much got it out. Also, put more sag in the rear suspension. Typically run tire pressures 17 front, 21 rear.
 
I have rup up to 110kph with my knobblies and rimlocks and have not balanced my wheels - and I have zero headshake. So I am guessing wheel balance on its own may not be the culprit here.

Did the PO swap out the suspension springs or do any other non-stock adjustments/mods?

Does the headshake remain when you pull in the clutch and coast - that would suggest its a wheel/bearing/suspension issue and not an engine issue.

Btw When I'm going long distance on freeways I stick on my 17" wheel set - a great investment for the TE if you plan to hang on to it. They are comfortable at 130kph.
 
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