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Hi all, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy these forums, and how much I have already learned from being here. I finally have a question that I would like to ask some opinions on now, so here goes.
I have a 2003 SV650S with about 4000 miles on it. I just bough this bike a few months ago with 3600 miles on it. This is my first streetbike, although I have borrowed a CBR600F4 and a R6 before for test rides. I also have a KX125 and started riding that 3 years ago. So needless to say I am pretty inexperienced as a road rider (yes I did take and pass the MSF basic rider course). So with that being said, here is what I am wondering about: When I ride I occasionally feel a slight wandering sensation in the rear of the bike, like it is tracking some grooves on the road or something, except I really havent noticed any grooves, just regular tire rutted asphalt, and sometimes concrete. It is slightly unnerving not knowing what this sensation is, if I knew for sure it was nothing to worry about, then I wouldnt. At first I though maybe some kind of bearing wear, so I put the rear end up on a stand and tried to move the wheel, but all seemed tight. I double and tripple checked tire pressures, and front and rear are right on spec (yes I used a high quality accurate guage). I only seem to feel this sensation while riding straight. When it starts to do it, I have had no trouble doing a quick zig zag manuever, and it feels completely solid while doing that.
So the questions I am looking for answers too:
1. Is this normal, and does your bike do it too? If so can you tell me what causes it?
2. Is this a characteristic of the tire that will go away with new rubber, or does it still do it regardless of the tire used?
3. Should I just not worry about it and relax?
I am getting this bike ready hopefully for a road trip in June, so I want to be sure there are no hidden issues lurking.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Kevin
I have a 2003 SV650S with about 4000 miles on it. I just bough this bike a few months ago with 3600 miles on it. This is my first streetbike, although I have borrowed a CBR600F4 and a R6 before for test rides. I also have a KX125 and started riding that 3 years ago. So needless to say I am pretty inexperienced as a road rider (yes I did take and pass the MSF basic rider course). So with that being said, here is what I am wondering about: When I ride I occasionally feel a slight wandering sensation in the rear of the bike, like it is tracking some grooves on the road or something, except I really havent noticed any grooves, just regular tire rutted asphalt, and sometimes concrete. It is slightly unnerving not knowing what this sensation is, if I knew for sure it was nothing to worry about, then I wouldnt. At first I though maybe some kind of bearing wear, so I put the rear end up on a stand and tried to move the wheel, but all seemed tight. I double and tripple checked tire pressures, and front and rear are right on spec (yes I used a high quality accurate guage). I only seem to feel this sensation while riding straight. When it starts to do it, I have had no trouble doing a quick zig zag manuever, and it feels completely solid while doing that.
So the questions I am looking for answers too:
1. Is this normal, and does your bike do it too? If so can you tell me what causes it?
2. Is this a characteristic of the tire that will go away with new rubber, or does it still do it regardless of the tire used?
3. Should I just not worry about it and relax?
I am getting this bike ready hopefully for a road trip in June, so I want to be sure there are no hidden issues lurking.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Kevin