Does yours wobble

[stoketim]

hi all, just came back from a trip to Germany and on the autobahn the GTR was shakening at 120mph and quite scary at 130. so the question is whats causing it and whats the fix.  by the way there was 2 of us on identical 2008 bikes and both behaved in the same way.

[doebag]

Do you mean wobble like a wheel out of balance, or the whole bike weaving/wobbling ?

What was your luggage configuration ?

[stoketim]

the whole bike weaving, givi top box

[doebag]

Then I would guess at too much weight at rear, or not enough pre-load on the rear.
Unless of course you have not had that problem before under similar circumstances.
Also Kawasaki warn in the handbook not to exceed 130 kph/80mph when carrying a passenger or cargo [ I know we all do it, but they must have a reason  ]

[O.C.]

Then I would guess at too much weight at rear, or not enough pre-load on the rear.
Unless of course you have not had that problem before under similar circumstances.
Also Kawasaki warn in the handbook not to exceed 130 kph/80mph when carrying a passenger or cargo [ I know we all do it, but they must have a reason  ]

...classic scenario when loaded and travelling fast

[stoketim]

might be pre load on the rear then?

luggage was
1pr trainers
1pr jeans
3prs socks
3prs boxers
4 tee shirts
I sweat shirt
small wash bag
phone charger
rest of the gear was in panniers

[O.C.]

Its about weight and distribution, of course suspension setting need to be adjusted accordingly   

[doebag]

might be pre load on the rear then?

luggage was
1pr trainers
1pr jeans
3prs socks
3prs boxers
4 tee shirts
I sweat shirt
small wash bag
phone charger
rest of the gear was in panniers

Sounds like me going away for a fortnight, I like to travel light 

[stoketim]

I was away for a fortnight, everything can be washed easily

[PRD]

Definitely too many socks. That is your problem!

[ChrisB]

We went to Austria last month, 2 up, each pannier packed with 8 kg on board and top box with 12 kg inside, oh and a full tank bag. I weigh 12 st and the wife about 9 st. No problem on the autobhan or any other roads. The bike never missed a beat or caused any concerns except for a funny period after filling up with the crap Aria 95 octane petrol.
We have been away many times and have learned how to load the bike to suit us, ie loads of shoes for her and a pair of flip flops for me.

[iamkwackers]

I have clocked 141mph..( the 1mph is important, as my previous best was 140mph ) fully loaded panniers and top box and nary a wobble to be found.. I was solo. perhaps that had some bearing on the smooth ride 

[moayling]

I have clocked 141mph..( the 1mph is important, as my previous best was 140mph ) fully loaded panniers and top box and nary a wobble to be found.. I was solo. perhaps that had some bearing on the smooth ride 

I can't see any mention of you getting nicked for speeding 

[iamkwackers]

I can't see any mention of you getting nicked for speeding 

Fortunately Mo, when the sneaky mobile camera got me  I was only 5mph over the limit  , so was offered a speed awareness course, which I readily accepted    still cost me £85, but no points on the licence     

[moayling]