Topic: Wheel Vibration?

[stereosilence]

Today, I went about 8 miles down the interstate, hit some traffic and slowed down for a while, and then sped back up to about 60. Once I got to 60, I noticed that at intervals of about 1 second, there would be a vibration in the front end (felt through the bars). It felt like I was running over 4 small bumps right in a row. I just air up my tires two days ago. What could be wrong and how can I fix it? It is makes me nervous.

[Tamothy]

Well, I can be of only limited services but maybe get the ball rolling:

1) Wheel balanced?  Wheel true?
2) Steering tube bearings all there?  Greased?  Properly adjusted?  In good condition?
3) Swingarm pivot in good condition?  Serviced w/ a greasing?  Any play side to side with wheel and shocks removed?
4) Forks straight?  Proper oil level in each leg?

Those might get you started.  I am just starting to ride my 550F daily and working out the degradation from neglect.  I have some front end wobble and I don't like it one bit.  I do, however, really freaking like this 550! 

[jakecb420]

i would probably check the wheel bearings in the front wheel first. of course it could be a combination of the things already mentioned also. looks like a front end shake down is in order.

[stereosilence]

Why would it start all of a sudden?

[jakecb420]

probably just because these bikes are all getting to be around 40 years old.  #$%*s gotta break sometime.