The first thing you should check if your
handling is off, is the tyrepressure. It takes about 1 minute, and might be the answer to
your problems.
| The symptoms of a underinflated tire is: |
The symptoms of a overinflated tire is: |
Front:
the bike is slower on the steering,
your wear tires faster,
wobbles come faster/more often,
and the fuel-consumtion goes up. |
Front:
makes the bike less stable, squirmy on roadmarks
you get reduced grip, specially when wet.
and the centre of the tire wears faster.
|
Rear
High speed weave
Unstable in general
|
Rear
Same as for the front except
you dont have lighter steering
your butt will get sore |
So, how do you make it better, and what do you need?
well, its simple. Check the tyrepressure, and inflate/deflate to the reccomended
tyrepressure according to the manufacturer.
All you need is a pressure gauge, and pressured air on a gas station. |