bandit 650 s gentle wobble at 40mph

[pete_m_j]

Hi guys, can you help. Bandit 650 s k8, at 40 ish mph the handle bars will gently wobble by about 1 inch, (not a vibration), back and forth from left to right. You only see it if you have a really loose grip. At about 55 to 60 it seems to go, and over 60 solid as a rock. Below 40 nothing also.

Don't know if its tyre, or wind or something else.

Bike is new to me and it does have a new front bridgestone.

Advice is always welcomed please

[eastanglianbiker]

few things to check make sure the tyre has sat on the bead correctly all the way round chek wheel bearings headrace bearings was the wheel balanced when new tyre fitted few things to check

[spunky1976]

you ocould have lost a balancing weight from the wheel rim.

[fazerboy]

you sure the tyre is new?could be a worn tyre,incorect inflation,lost balance weight...take it to a garage and just get em 2 check it for you.

[Grumpy Old Git]

Definately a balance problem - Take the wheel to a garage and get it checked. Also check for uneven tyre wear.

[Anthony]

i know what you mean, i had that feeling on my bandit6, turned out to be a slightly deflated tyre and worn head bearings, cheap fix and brought the bike back to life. Its an un-nerving feeling so get it sorted before the summer "thrash" in the sun xD

[Jimmi_929RR]

Another vote for steering head bearings. Had the same problem on my Bandit and it was this- especially noticeable if you take your hands totally off the bars.

[Guest]

im gonna go for a bearing fault as well

[Guest]

.................. would a steering head bearing be warranty on an 08 bike ? might be worth checking with your local dealer.....