CG125 - Feels 'Slidey' under braking?

[veeeffarr]

Hi,

I have noticed for a while now, my CG125 has the feeling of 'slipping' left and right everywhere I go under normal riding, and definately feels very wrong under slight braking.

Is this me? Or more likely to be the bike?

[Compo]

Well at this time of year we all get this m8 the road are damp or greesy and even when they look dry the salt make s em slippery.

[stinkwheel]

Check your tyre pressures. Check the head bearings for play, the wheel bearings for grumbles and the wheel alignment.
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[Knowlsey]

not sure what adjustment is on the shock, but you could try to soften the rear shock a bit

[veeeffarr]

[Knowlsey]

[stinkwheel]

If it wasn't doing it before, adjusting the shock isn't going to fix it unless you have been messing with the settings (which is unlikely if you don't have a c-spanner).
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[veeeffarr]

[Knowlsey]

It could also depend what type of tyres you have on, some are absolutely crap in the winter, especially with the salt on the roads, the salt has an additive in it to stop it spreading in clumps, this additive is greasy

As for the c spanner, i had one that fit all the bikes i had, the spanners notch fit in all them and the diameter was enough to get hold, but you can get adjustable ones

[stinkwheel]

Use the tyre pressures recommended in the owners manual. Put a bit more in if you are heavily loaded.

Having overly soft tyres is a common cause of handling problems. As has also been said, the roads are in shite order at this time of year so keep it smooth.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[shammon]

Toby im on 29 front 33 rear as i am a fat Bas*ard but check the tyres i started getting slip especialty at the start of roundabouts? prob of all the crap on the road. result is a new rear tyre the back was worn enough to question how much grip was in the centre.
remember if the road glitters where are the gritters, take it easy

Andy
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[veeeffarr]

[T1z3R]

have you checked the tread on the rear tyre?

it took a guy at work to point out to me the my lowly kymo was in need of new shoes but i hadn't realised before and i'd been riding the bike for a year i did begin to wonder why it was slightly unstable under braking in damp conditions
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[veeeffarr]

[stinkwheel]

Japanese made tyres, can't say i have ever heard of them to be honest.

Pirelli City demons or something?
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[veeeffarr]

[mchaggis]

I got a rear of these on my little Hongdou. So far so good, no complaints, plenty of grip and neutral handling. Mind you, I am comparing it to a squared off almost bald plastic Chinese tyre. Cornering with that was fine up to a point, when you suddenly dropped over the edge of the square. Replacing it was one of the better things I've done to that bike.

https://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front/affich.jsp?codeRubrique=2092004104135&codePage=2092004104135_10092004123534&lang=EN

https://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/ImageServlet?imageCode=3005&codeSite=LP2R

A rear cost me £42 fitted with a new tube from my mechanic, other places wanted between £47-55. That is if you're looking for a new rear tyre. First I'd check for any loose nuts and bolts. The front end braking went a bit odd and I ignored it. After a while it started clunking and making braking with the front really quite scary. I had a look and there was almost 5mm of clearance slopping about where the front wheel nut should have been tight.
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