Read in other forums that f4i's are known for tank slaps Was wondering y they are more known for that than other bikes?

 

I alway's heard Yami's were the worst. My R1 was notorious for that sh*t! If your worried about it, invest in a damper. Best decision I made!!!

 

maybe cause you rode whoolies with your bars ****ed????????

 

Damn those ****ing things....

 

could be when I recently had my accident thats how it started, once it starts to take slap i was screwed. its a helpless feeling

 

but anyway was just wondering if anybody knew y (mechanically) they tank slap, yes also realize a damper will, plan on buying one soon as i get my bike back. Any suggestions on a good one for F4i?

 

cause you set down a whoolie with the wheel turned too far left or right (c o c k e d) thats why people get tank slap............

 

Thats one reason...

 

whats the others???

 

f#$ked up tire, bald, cuped, out of balance or a loose, damaged, or dry head bearing are just a couple more reasons

 

that would make sense my front tire at the time was cuped pretty bad too. thanx:YEAH

 

Going through a corner and hitting a bump... Lots of things. If it every happens again hit the gas.

 

that will stop the tank slapping?

 

Yes, hitting the brakes is the worst thing you an do in that situation. You have to ride it out.

 

929 and 954 are more proned to it then the 600's oh and r1s are the worst for it. You can get one under heavy acceleration in which the front end becomes light.

I'v only had one ever on a 929 without a stabilzer, I was lucky cause it stopped on its own, but it was full out side to side motion.

 

i had one on my R1 and that **** was not fun

 

i had one on my r1 and that **** was wild!!! i seen when brian v got one pretty bad i thought he was done for sure but he pulled out of it!! he was on an r1 also...yamahas are the worst for that s hit!

 

So just wondering if onybody got any suggestions on what dampener i should put on my F4i

thanx

 

I have a hyper-pro on my 929 and I like it.....

 

scotts