Handling problems

fast_tzr · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Karma :

Whenever I go for a bit of lean on my tzr it feels like I'm gonna lose the front, or its understeering. How much of this is due to lack of confidence I dont know, but what kind of things can I change to help it understeer less? I.e suspension preload etc. I dont really understand it so can someone point me in the right direction?

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

could just be down to crap rubber mate, i really wouldnt piss around with the suspension, the tzr has pretty poor suspension anyways.

if its always been happening try using some bridgestone bt45's i never had a problem with knee down on my old nsr with them.

if its a new development check your wheels for play its possible your wheelbearings are nackerd, probably the rear if the front feels nasty, cos the unstability transfers u see Wink

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JMH · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Karma :

Yeah, I'd check the rear wheel for any play (whether it's due to poor bearings or simply misaligned). What about the steering neck? Could that be a factor in the uneasiness of the handling?
Check your tires as per craigT19's suggestion. Are they worn? Is the tire pressure correct in both tires?

fast_tzr · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Karma :

Well I bought it new and its only got 2000 km on it so I dont think anythings knackered, its the tzr 50 btw, rubber isnt too bad, pirelli sport demons.