Re: New trunk for the Avenger II

Posted by LukeM on Oct 08, 2013; 5:23pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/New-trunk-for-the-Avenger-II-tp4046144p4046265.html

I noticed something when I rode the bike earlier this week.  I had my backpack with about 10 pounds of laptop and cables and stuff in the trunk.  Riding at about 30 mph, I went to adjust one of the mirrors, and noticed a little wiggle in the bars.  Just for grins, I took both hands off the bars, and saw the beginnings of tank slapping: the bars slowly and gradually moving from side to side.  I pulled over, and put the backpack on my back, and rode at the same speed.  No wiggle.

I remember this happening in my bicycle riding days with extra weight over the front wheel. Any little out of balance condition is exaggerated with that extra weight.

I am curious as to why I didn't notice this with the smaller trunk I had on there before.  Maybe I don't ride no-handed enough?  Maybe it's better to put the weight lower on the bike? Maybe a steering stabilizer on the front forks to damp out the oscillation?

Luke M