Mr. Funtcase
New member
Hi all, new to the forums but I thought i'd share my experience with the dreaded tracer high speed wobble that some, but not all experience.
I generally ride 2-up, often with luggage as we do a lot of touring and suffered problems with the factory setup resulting in a vague front end under hard overtaking acceleration, causing a slow weave that developed into a more violent 'brown trousers' headshake if pushed into.
I've made some easy to do changes that have cured the problem totally.
1.Binned the handguards.
2.Changed the stock screen for an Ermax touring screen.
3.Dropped the forks 15-20mm.
I'm 6ft 1 and i'm pretty sure the problem was caused by turbulence rolling off the screen and guards, hitting my shoulders and head, causing a lot of 'chop' and transferring down to the bars. With the ermax screen and no guards I get nice clean air washing over my lid and hardly any turbulence.
My suspension is all stock, max preload on the front and 7 clicks out from full clockwise. Rear is usually left set at 1 back from max preload and 1 3/4 turns out from max rebound. Once i've got the money the rear shock will be changed, it aint all that good.
I've also added good ol' fashioned heavy weights to the ends of the bars and grip puppies that have removed the fatigue causing hand buzz you get after a good long while in the seat.
Bootwise i'm running Dunlop sportmax sportsmart which in my opinion are excellent all round tyres.
Rock solid at 3 figure speeds, solo or loaded up.
Btw I think the tracer is one of the best bikes i've owned.
I'd love some feedback and to hear about other peoples wobbles.
I generally ride 2-up, often with luggage as we do a lot of touring and suffered problems with the factory setup resulting in a vague front end under hard overtaking acceleration, causing a slow weave that developed into a more violent 'brown trousers' headshake if pushed into.
I've made some easy to do changes that have cured the problem totally.
1.Binned the handguards.
2.Changed the stock screen for an Ermax touring screen.
3.Dropped the forks 15-20mm.
I'm 6ft 1 and i'm pretty sure the problem was caused by turbulence rolling off the screen and guards, hitting my shoulders and head, causing a lot of 'chop' and transferring down to the bars. With the ermax screen and no guards I get nice clean air washing over my lid and hardly any turbulence.
My suspension is all stock, max preload on the front and 7 clicks out from full clockwise. Rear is usually left set at 1 back from max preload and 1 3/4 turns out from max rebound. Once i've got the money the rear shock will be changed, it aint all that good.
I've also added good ol' fashioned heavy weights to the ends of the bars and grip puppies that have removed the fatigue causing hand buzz you get after a good long while in the seat.
Bootwise i'm running Dunlop sportmax sportsmart which in my opinion are excellent all round tyres.
Rock solid at 3 figure speeds, solo or loaded up.
Btw I think the tracer is one of the best bikes i've owned.
I'd love some feedback and to hear about other peoples wobbles.