Steering

deacon · 07-13-2013, 12:42 PM

Hi all,
I am getting ready to take a four day ride with daughter and was noticing the bike (06 nomad) seems to"dive" into the turns. I checked the tire pressure and it was good. I will check the shocks to make sure they are the same preassure. There's no wobble or shaking. Thoughts?

Freaky Tiki · 07-13-2013, 01:19 PM

I get the same feeling on right handed sweepers...I'd be curious to see the consensus as well.

cactusjack · 07-13-2013, 02:52 PM

You should probably change the fork oil to a higher viscosity.

**manban9888** · 07-13-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You should probably change the fork oil to a higher viscosity.

I tried this on my 1500a and I liked the feel so much that I did the same on my 08 Nomad.
It made a big difference and I love the much sturdier front end.

kmaysob · 07-13-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by manban9888

I tried this on my 1500a and I liked the feel so much that I did the same on my 08 Nomad.
It made a big difference and I love the much sturdier front end.

im glad im not the only one that noticed the front seems to dive a little harder than most bikes

**ringadingh** · 07-13-2013, 08:55 PM

Mine seemed to be doing the same thing as well, I checked my rear shock air pressure, it was at 20lbs, I pumped it up to 35 and it seems a lot better.
I rode the bike 400 miles today and it felt good.

cactusjack · 07-13-2013, 09:53 PM

There's also some flex to the frame on the 1600, not sure about the 1500, but I'd assume it does the same thing.

**ringadingh** · 07-14-2013, 08:13 AM

The 1500's probably have even more flex in them, way too much for my liking. They work ok until you start pushing the bike through the corners hard, then get can get a little squirrly on you.

deacon · 07-14-2013, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the input! I will check the shocks. I have had the bike for three years and this is the first time I've noticed the "diving". I was concerned it might be steering head bearing. This is a great forum!

**glwilson** · 07-14-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

There's also some flex to the frame on the 1600, not sure about the 1500, but I'd assume it does the same thing.

The 1500's were very squirrelly from their frames flexing a lot.

I just had to learn to ride it as it was made...

Sin City Stan · 07-14-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

The 1500's were very squirrelly from their frames flexing a lot.

I just had to learn to ride it as it was made...

That's what I did. It's second nature now.

deacon · 07-28-2013, 07:17 PM

Just got back after 1500 miles. I checked the shock pressure and it was only 20lbs, increased it to 40lbs ( my daughter, myself and 40lb t-bag ) and handled fine. Thanks for the replies!

Kevinhyland · 07-29-2013, 01:53 AM

Check your fork seals and make sure you have not lost any fluid.

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Mine seemed to be doing the same thing as well, I checked my rear shock air pressure, it was at 20lbs, I pumped it up to 35 and it seems a lot better. I rode the bike 400 miles today and it felt good. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	There's also some flex to the frame on the 1600, not sure about the 1500, but I'd assume it does the same thing. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-14-2013, 08:13 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The 1500's probably have even more flex in them, way too much for my liking. They work ok until you start pushing the bike through the corners hard, then get can get a little squirrly on you. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-13-2013, 01:19 PM	#2
Freaky Tiki Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA, Long Beach Posts: 112	I get the same feeling on right handed sweepers...I'd be curious to see the consensus as well.
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07-14-2013, 09:14 AM	#9
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	Thanks for the input! I will check the shocks. I have had the bike for three years and this is the first time I've noticed the "diving". I was concerned it might be steering head bearing. This is a great forum!
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07-28-2013, 07:17 PM	#12
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	Just got back after 1500 miles. I checked the shock pressure and it was only 20lbs, increased it to 40lbs ( my daughter, myself and 40lb t-bag ) and handled fine. Thanks for the replies!
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07-29-2013, 01:53 AM	#13
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