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Advice on SEVERE tank slap
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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 330" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>Hi again</p><p> </p><p>Looks like you need a steering damper as suggested by others. The friction one on the Vin (like most of the parts) were probably the best available in the 50s, but modern hydraulic ones do the job much better.</p><p> </p><p>I know this is easy to say while sitting in front of a computer, but if you leave the bike to its own devices it will (room permitting) get out of a tank slapper itself. The first thing we do in these circumstances is tense up, which effectively stops the bike doing its job. Relaxing your arms will allow the castor (or is it the trail - I forget the theory) to pull the forks straight (wheels in line). If you are really brave, open the throttle slightly, this reduces the force on the front tyre which is causing the tank slapper in the first place.</p><p>I know it's a bit late, and it's difficult to relax with your cheeks clenched, but this technique will get you through all but the worst tank slappers.</p><p> </p><p>Regards</p><p> </p><p>Howard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 330, member: 271"] Hi again Looks like you need a steering damper as suggested by others. The friction one on the Vin (like most of the parts) were probably the best available in the 50s, but modern hydraulic ones do the job much better. I know this is easy to say while sitting in front of a computer, but if you leave the bike to its own devices it will (room permitting) get out of a tank slapper itself. The first thing we do in these circumstances is tense up, which effectively stops the bike doing its job. Relaxing your arms will allow the castor (or is it the trail - I forget the theory) to pull the forks straight (wheels in line). If you are really brave, open the throttle slightly, this reduces the force on the front tyre which is causing the tank slapper in the first place. I know it's a bit late, and it's difficult to relax with your cheeks clenched, but this technique will get you through all but the worst tank slappers. Regards Howard [/QUOTE]
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