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front end shimmy

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by dowlingwl, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. dowlingwl

    dowlingwl New Member

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    I have a very clean, pretty much bone stock, 82 seca 750. I'm having a problem with front end shimmy when coasting. It seems to go away when under power. Any ideas?
     
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    Tire cupping? Replace tire
     
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    Ditto with the shimmy after installing new Bridgestone on the front, all balanced up, installation was reverse of removal. Bad tire I'm thinking, I was watching it wobble from side to side, sucked at 70.
     
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  4. dowlingwl

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    Thanks. This is my 3rd XJ (one maxim, 2 secas) My tires are in good shape but due replacement just because of age. Hopefully that will cure the problem. Fortunately its only a low speed shimmy.
     
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    I am looking for an aftermarket steering stabilizer for my '80' XJ Maxim.

    Has anyone ever heard of or installed one?
     
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    The seca used to have a touring fairing as an option that came with a steering stabilizer. Maybe a shop that's been around a long time might have one. Or perhaps a cycle salvage center.
     
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