 The Bike feels strange...
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...that is the best way I can describe what is happening. The motor is running fine, but when I get going it feels like I'm riding on really low tires or the rear end wants to come around on me. I checked the tire pressure and they were correct.
The one thing I have not done that I can think of is replace the bearings in the neck. Would worn bearings make it feel like this? I have no idea. It just doesn't feel very safe. Thoughts?
~Brent
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My first thought was something not aligned right.
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Huh... I wonder what the heck that could be. Did this condition happen all of a sudden or slowly over time?
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Im with Ian... sounds like somethings not aligned. check our rear tire/adjustments and axle nuts.
Get it upright, on a jack if you can, and see if the swing arm has an extreme amount of side to side movement.
How's that chain looking as we'll?
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All of the above, plus it could be something loose, or a bad tire. Be sure to get it sorted before you do any more riding.
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I had a similar feeling right before I replaced my chain and sprockets. haven't felt it since. not saying that's what's ailing your bike - but I agree that it's a VERY disconcerting feeling.
...you're gonna feel a little pressure....
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My first thought was chain...something loose...maybe tire wear? 
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Worn Saddle
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When I get that "coming around" sensation it's always been the tire, usually low on air but also hardened or slick tread will give the same reaction.
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
bearings in the neck. Would worn bearings make it feel like this?
That would be a whole different kind of ride, and not notched racers either rather a loose lucy would be the cause.
+1 r tire
Might want to ensure the calipers are bolted tight.
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(it's possible that it was alignment as well for me - the guy who mounted my tires for me in may was an idiot....I had the chain and sprockets done by a shop that I trust implicitly - since I have having my valves adjusted anyway - if there were an alignment issue from the first guy, I'm sure the second guy remounted correctly)
...you're gonna feel a little pressure....
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Cush pad in the rear?? (spelling?)
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It has come on kind of slowly.
I will get it up the jack this weekend and take a look at it.
It about a month ago, but it has been a week or so between rides (and they have been short), I thought it was just me, but I rode to work the other day, and that was when I said...okay time to post this. Thank you everyone, I'll keep you updated.
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While you got it jacked up, check the swingarm for side to side play as well, there shouldn't be more than a couple of thou. of an inch movement, if still in correct spec.
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Fe Butt
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I was just about to suggest the swingarm bushings.
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Sooo...Ryk, I may need to bring you down for a couple of days here in Portland, and help me work on this thing if I can't figure it out. 
~Brent
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