Speedmaster 2019 Feels Unstable

What were you riding before the speedmaster? I never had any problems with my speedmaster, is it just that it is performing differently?

 

Bill Cowan.
Late welcome to the family. Avon's generally a good tyre i use them on all my bikes. How old are your tyres any flat spots on the tyre canters as they play havoc when hard or flat spotted. Also forks may need a refresh and a good idea perhaps to fit progressive springs. Check tyre pressures are right. If you are having problems try to snap a picture of the tyres and post it up here so we can have a look.
Regards
Joe.

 

Hello and welcome to the forum Bill.

 

as joe says above how long ago was the fork oil changed....wheel balance.......is there play on the wheel bearing..... just the immediate thoughts i'd have

 

Ok thanks for the update. I think you will find the speedmaster is very different to the BMW in it's setup which I would suggest is the main reason for you feeling a little hesitant with the speedmaster. I would give it a little time to get used to the forward controls and the handlebar setup on the speedmaster. You have a cruiser which will not perform like a touring bike.

 

Fat front tyres on 2 or 4 wheels are more inclined to track surface defects. There is also a difference between ‘feeling’ unstable and actually being unstable. Feet forward bikes by their nature feel more removed from the front wheel but it is more to do with body position than actual and available mechanical grip. It will come to you with miles.

 

Hi Bill, I have Avon Cobras on my 2018 Speedmaster and run 36f and 42r. Front does tramline on raised surfaces like new seal lines, but I felt that as normal.
If no changes to front forks, it may just be getting accustomed to the ride, as I mainly ride cruisers.
Great bike, just updated front at 21,000km, so wish you well