Vibration in front end

[louisbasle]

Brand new 2020 rt ltd. Notice real bad vibration in front end. Handle bars will shimmy when held lightly. Onle 800 miles. Checked air pressures and all ok.
What do you think?

 

[K80Shooter]

Take it to a dealer and let them check it out. Sounds like a bad tire.
Also you say that you checked the air, how much does it have in the front tires?

 

[louisbasle]

20 lbs.

 

[JayBros]

By all means get it to the dealer. Insist they check the tires, including swapping a pair off another Spyder for confirmation and also ask them to verify the alignment, particularly if they have the Rolo system and a competent tech who knows how to use it.

 

[K80Shooter]

20 lbs.

I still say it needs to go to the dealer but drop the air pressure to 18 just to see if it helps.

 

[Cobwebs]

Alignment cured mine.

 

[Deanna777]

Brand new 2020 rt ltd. Notice real bad vibration in front end. Handle bars will shimmy when held lightly. Onle 800 miles. Checked air pressures and all ok.
What do you think?

Needs new tires/ alignment.



Deanna

 

[ButterSmooth]

My 2020RT rattled my teeth until I changed the tires. Amazing how much nicer they are smooth.

 

[sKiZo]

Possible free fix?

I'm told a lot of it can be bearing down too hard on the handlebars. These things like a light touch. If you're just coming off a two wheeler, you may have a tendency to counter steer, which can cause the same problem.

 

[old Timer]

Amazing that no one has mentioned balancing the tires and while spinning the tires check for roundness.

 

[Lew L]

Poor dealer prep!!!!

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My 2014 was delivered to me with a SERIOUS vibration in the front wheels. I took it back to the dealer who replaced the tires and rims from a showroom model. Problem solved.............but I'll bet'ca that those rims and tires went right back on a Spyder to sell to some poor unsuspecting bloke.
Lew L

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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My 2014 was delivered to me with a SERIOUS vibration in the front wheels. I took it back to the dealer who replaced the tires and rims from a showroom model. Problem solved.............but I'll bet'ca that those rims and tires went right back on a Spyder to sell to some poor unsuspecting bloke.
Lew L

:agree: ..... I and Peter have said dozens of times the Kenda Spyder tires are the most prone to be " DEFECTIVE " of any brand of tires .... If you are still in warranty, I would Demand NEW tires .... This is a well documented problem withe the Kenda's ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup: