not running straight

[emtdouggood]

My 83 venture seams to want to vear off from side to side going down the road at any speed. All I can find is the front pressure keeps going up to 22 psi. I set the guage to manual but it keeps going to auto and build pressure. Would this be the problem of the weaving or is it some thing else.

The scoot went on craigslist the first of the week. Going to down size.

[Sheradan]

22 lbs in the front is past the max pressure for the front. If your rear pressure is under 60, the weight is all shifted to the back of the bike. Could cause some strange handling.

[GeorgeS]

6 to 10 lb is about the range you should see.

 

If you have progressive springs in front forks, you do not need any air pressure in the front.

[Condor]

My 83 venture seams to want to vear off from side to side going down the road at any speed. All I can find is the front pressure keeps going up to 22 psi. I set the guage to manual but it keeps going to auto and build pressure. Would this be the problem of the weaving or is it some thing else.

The scoot went on craigslist the first of the week. Going to down size.

 

Lots of things could cause the weaving back and forth. Fork pressure isn't one of them. Bad/loose bearings, weak springs, gummy fork oil, are a few. But since you're going to find it a new owner, I wouldn't stress over it. However... if the weaving is the reason you're selling, I suggest you service the forks and put in Progressive springs. Once you've done that, I have a fork brace upgrade that will really help in handling.... On the CLASS glitches do a resolder and clean the connectors.

[Gearhead]

I agree with Condor, doubt it's the fork pressure. Generally raising the front of a bike makes it more stable, while lowering makes it turn quicker.

 

Jeremy

[Snaggletooth]

As the '83 had problems with the frame cracking........wouldn't that cause some issues with the handling?

[Condor]

As the '83 had problems with the frame cracking........wouldn't that cause some issues with the handling?

 

Just depends on the severity of the crack. Haven't heard of one cracking for a couple of years now....

[emtdouggood]

Would the bearings in the steering being bad wouls cause this. It feels like the scoot wants to fall away while going down the street.

[Wizard765]

If the steering head is too tight it would cause this as well.. I had mine too tight at one point and I couldn't keep a straight line at all.

[jasonm.]

what about tire pressure. This varies dependng on what brand of tire you run. I believe Dunlop and Bridgestone and Metz. Recommend about 36psi. Avon about 42. If your forks or tire psi are pumped up too high...the frt. tire will track every crack in the road and feel tipsy