Wobbly wheel...

[TheManWithThe...]

I had a new rear tire put on during the service and have felt some vibration from it, like it isnt on properly.

could this be because it needs time to wear in and smooth out or could there be a problem with the tire?

(and yes the wheel is bolted on correctly)
thanks
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[chillyman0]

Double check that its on straight.

Also put it on the centre stand and let the wheel spin in gear, see if it jumps about then
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[TheManWithThe...]

Will do(y)

i was also informed (by the mechanic) that it may be wobbly cause its chinese....
....if it turns out to be shit..i may get my wheels elsewhere from now on!

im only on a moped, but even that had a good set of Pirellis on to start with!
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[chillyman0]

Ignore that mechanic, sounds like a fool.
If it didnt do it before then there must another reason, not just 'because its chinese'!
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current : 1996 VFR750 for sale, PM for info! 2000 E1 ZX-9r

[Rogerborg]

Did you check that it's exactly the same as the old one, i.e. width, profile, tubed/tubeless (and if it's a tube tyre that it is tubed!), radial/cross/bias ply, and - I'm perfectly serious - that he's fitted it the right way around?
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[TheManWithThe...]

im prety sure its the same size, its tubeless, as the original was...and yes, it is on the correct way

Ive spun it by hand a few times, and from what i can see, the tire rim sits evenly within the wheel rim, but there is on part on the top of the tire which appears to bulge slightly, causing the wobble.

im going to run the tire in for about 2 weeks, and if the problem pursues, take it back to the workshop to get it sorted out.

thanks for all the suggestions
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[nowhere.elysium]

Did they bother to balance it?
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[TheManWithThe...]

im not sure what they've done to it.
the rollers also had to be changed, and im now finding some vibrations at low revs, shortly after the clutch engages past the biting point, so ill be sure to express my concern if these issues continue in a couple of weeks
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"Anyone can jump a motorcycle! The trouble begins when you try to land it..."

[Pete.]

If the tyre doesn't run true then no matter where it came from it needs to be looked at. Do a visual test with it on the stand and if it's not running true take it back for them to sort.

Suppliers can't supply you a poor product then blame you for where THEY sourced it from.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[TheManWithThe...]

well im on the giving end of a financial insentive to keep me happy...i will shortly be spending quite a bit of my lovely cash on lessons to get my mod1 and 2 done...they shal feel my wrath if i am not satisfied!!!
but at the end of the day, they are good people and i do trust them (apart from a few of their dodgey products) and im sure they would fix any problems that arose
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[Pete.]

You trust someone who tells you that the tyre they fitted poorly is wobbly because they sold you a cheap one?

Wanna buy some magic beans?
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[TheManWithThe...]

No, i mean i trust them to fix any problems i have, like a wobbly tire.
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[P.]

Take it back, show them this "buldge" thing.. get them to change it.

Its that simple! My tyre kept deflating after having it put on.. turns out the tyre had a sharp piece of metal on the inside which was popping inner tubes.

New tyre and inner tube ftw.

[DrDonnyBrago]

Mate, take the bike to the dealer show them the wobble, tell them it is either a shit tyre or they did a shit job (neither are your responsibility) and you want it sorted.

[TheManWithThe...]

im a bit busy tomorow cause ive got an exam, then have to go and pack for my holiday, but ill definately be taking it to get sorted when i get back.

if they refuse, ill be requesting my old tire back and putting it back on myself (with a little help from a friend who is actually mechanically informed)
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[Old Git Racing]

Take it back and tell them you've took loadsa photo's of it and recorded in writing all their bullshit, and if you have an accident and die your relatives are gonna sue the shit out of them for incompetence.
Alternatively go to someone who knows what they're doing, buy decent tyres and put it down to experience cos in this life you get what you pay for, cruel but true.

OGR
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[TheManWithThe...]

ive had a word with one of the women who work there, told her i want the mechanic to have another go at fitting it cause im not happy, so ill be booking it in tomorow(y)

my brother has also suggested, if they try to charge me, demanding my £60 back for the shit tire, giving me my original tire back, and fucking off

and old git...your "OGR" sig reminded me of a little sign i sometimes use...
OGC ....if you tilt your head to the left, it looks like a little man spanking the monkey:')
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MBK Nitro 50, Sold. Kawasaki ER-5, Honda ST1100
"Anyone can jump a motorcycle! The trouble begins when you try to land it..."

[TheManWithThe...]

just an update...i took it to the shop today, the mechanic checked it was on the wheel correctly: it was.
so, comming to the conclusion its a defective tire, im giving them a bit extra to have a pirelli tire ordered in, and im getting it fitted for free.

with the pirelli, they are putting my refund on the defective tire (£40) towards the new one, and im gona pay the difference (£26)
...as my old man says "you get what you pay for"
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MBK Nitro 50, Sold. Kawasaki ER-5, Honda ST1100
"Anyone can jump a motorcycle! The trouble begins when you try to land it..."