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DT250 steering feels

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Replied by msavitt on topic DT250 steering feels

maybe take 10 psia out of front tire and go for a ride before taking her apart?
02 Nov 2022 09:14 #11

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Replied by asco on topic DT250 steering feels

A long time ago. I had a 1983 Honda CR 125. My friend Mike had a 1985 Honda CR 250. I remember riding his bike at approximately 65 or 70 miles an hour in the dirt and it did have head shake. I think what we’re talking about here is a tire pressure problem? I believe 30 or 35 pounds upfront is too much. It’s always a good idea to take your time when you’re doing the headset triple clamps - make sure you have it feeling exactly the way you want it before you climb on that sucker.

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06 Nov 2022 08:24 #12

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Replied by AirborneSilva on topic DT250 steering feels

I just looked at the service manual for my DT400 (had it open so it was easier to look at than my DT2), front tire should be 17lbs, I'm pretty darn sure my DT2 is the same...
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06 Nov 2022 08:29 #13

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Replied by automan on topic DT250 steering feels

Ditch the Thermal Flow rear shox.
Add some inches to the rear shox.

5+ inches of trail is 'diculous on any bike(30.5° rake)

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07 Nov 2022 03:01 #14

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Replied by Tom P on topic DT250 steering feels

I agree that if you reduced the pressure a bit it might ride better, but I'd love to see a picture of that EV motorcycle! I know in my motorhome, which is very heavy, if I run too high of pressure in the front tires it gets squirrely. 
07 Nov 2022 19:48 #15

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Replied by RT325 on topic DT250 steering feels

If you run it too soft it'll resist going around corners as flattens out the shape rather than a curved surface. Just don't overdo it.
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