2013 Super Tenere - 8030 miles
Greetings all,
I have noticed a very slight vibration or what feels like binding, grinding, or friction when I lean the bike left or right. Not a heavy lean, just weaving. I feel it whether under power or coasting in neutral. I don't feel anything when I turn either wheel by hand. I do not feel any motion in either wheel when I grab top and bottom and try to tilt the wheel back and forth across the axle and wheel bearings. I seem to feel it when I press my heels against the motor casing. It feels like it is in the back end of the bike. With just a bit over 8K miles it seems unlikely that the bearings would be going bad. I bought the bike with 4K miles on it. The guy that I purchased it from was meticulous about taking care of the bike so I don't think there was any rough off road use of the bike. When I changed the final drive oil I didn't see anything that would suggest unusual wear. I have never owned a bike with shaft drive and wonder if I may be feeling something in the drive train.
This is the first ST that I have owned. I am asking the community of experts where I should look to find whatever I am looking for. Does what I have described sound familiar to anyone? I appreciate any suggestions, and, if what I am feeling is typical, it would be reassuring to know that.
Many thanks,
James
Greetings all,
I have noticed a very slight vibration or what feels like binding, grinding, or friction when I lean the bike left or right. Not a heavy lean, just weaving. I feel it whether under power or coasting in neutral. I don't feel anything when I turn either wheel by hand. I do not feel any motion in either wheel when I grab top and bottom and try to tilt the wheel back and forth across the axle and wheel bearings. I seem to feel it when I press my heels against the motor casing. It feels like it is in the back end of the bike. With just a bit over 8K miles it seems unlikely that the bearings would be going bad. I bought the bike with 4K miles on it. The guy that I purchased it from was meticulous about taking care of the bike so I don't think there was any rough off road use of the bike. When I changed the final drive oil I didn't see anything that would suggest unusual wear. I have never owned a bike with shaft drive and wonder if I may be feeling something in the drive train.
This is the first ST that I have owned. I am asking the community of experts where I should look to find whatever I am looking for. Does what I have described sound familiar to anyone? I appreciate any suggestions, and, if what I am feeling is typical, it would be reassuring to know that.
Many thanks,
James