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2014 fjr1300

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Hi all. My first post. Is is normal for the fjr1300 steering to shake (handlebars move side to side) if I Take both hands off steering? I know it's not recommended but it happens immediately if I do. I'm pretty sure the demo bike stayed rock solid. I mentioned on 1st service they said they would check to no avail???
 
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steering wobble

Thanks, I thought so!

Bike booked in next Tuesday at the dealers.

Just, been out on her 45mph with cruise on , took hands of bars & she started to wobble, defiantly not right.

Will keep you posted :)

Love the bike tho. Not had a 4 cylinder for many years. Just swapped from a burgman 650. The FJR is smoother on the throttle!!

NO!!! It is NOT normal. There's a number of things to check:

- nuts and bolts; like top and bottom fork clamps, front wheel mounting.

- steering stem nut torque.

- front tire condition and air pressure

- fork tube height and condition

The list goes on but know this: it is NOT normal, it is an indication that something is wrong, loose, broken, etc. Do NOT allow them to blow smoke up your butt, your bike is NOT right. Especially on a relatively brand spankin' new one.

Whew!! That was furious and it's a hint as to why I have the signature that I do.

For me the front tire wear caused a little front end hands-free wobble. New tire and the wobble was gone. Until this past summer when it wouldn't go away. I found I needed new steering bearings. Did it myself, straight-forward job. Good luck in your quest, let us know how it turns out.