Motorcycle wobbled at 40 MPH when decelerating. Also, problem with tires. Had not contacted dealer.
2001 Honda GL1800 tires complaints
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Front tire is cupping, and has flat spots all over that is causing vibration when vehicle is being driven. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. Tire only has 6000 miles on it.
This motorcycle radial tire has developed "squirm" ( the front end wobbles left/right) as though the radial plies have separated. I have not experienced this on any vehicle since the very first radials appeared on cars. I previously had radial michelins on another machine and had no such experience. Can you help?*ak (dot number: enu2 tiresize: 130/70r18)
Within the first 3000 miles abnormal tire wear started showing up, now at 5000 miles the tire is cupped to where it causes safety problems with handling. I don't think a tire should be worn and causing wobbles at so low of a mileage. I am seeing this on all the new 2001 goldwings that I see and talk to the owners. *ak (tiresize: 130/70r18)
Motorcylcle has a speed wobble, which is unastable at approximately at 40 MPH, the dealer says that front tire was the possible cause, consumer does not believe that it is the tire causing the problem, and if it is it should be replaced under warranty, but the warranty was refused by manufacturer.
Front tire on this motorcycle is severely cupped. I have contacted the manufacturer and received nothing but double talk. This tire is the origial equipment on a near-$20k motorcycle. To date there are no other manufacturers of this specific tire size for this motorcycle. At speeds below 30 MPH the front end shakes/wobbles creating what I feel is an unsafe condition. Both honda and bridgestone/firestone are aware of the problem. Nearly every owner of this new motorcycle has been affected by this problem. The manufacturer is telling me to inflate the tires to a higher pressure than my owner's manual states. I don't have a problem with this except for the fact that the damage has already been done. Over inflation will not correct the problem. I have an email response from bridgestone/firestone if you would like me to forward it. Thank you.*ak (dot number: none tiresize: 130/70r18)
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