Weird movement in rear ?

[thatbluebusa]

Hey folks long time no see !

Basically , when I let off the throttle , it feels like the rear end moves around , like the tire is skidding , everything’s tight , ext

what should I look for ? I think I’m going take the rear end off and clean everything up and make sure the wheel and axle are fully aligned

[LC4CARL]

I was thinking maybe a worn swing arm pivot, but the drive chain would "pull the swing arm forward" (from the top or bottom of the rear sprocket) on acceleration or deceleration. Dunno.

[Sl@Sh]

Hey folks long time no see !

Basically , when I let off the throttle , it feels like the rear end moves around , like the tire is skidding , everything’s tight , ext

what should I look for ? I think I’m going take the rear end off and clean everything up and make sure the wheel and axle are fully aligned

Check wheel bearings.

[TrueGrit]

Make sure cush drives are not worn out Gen 1 stocks are soft anyways, worn out ones feels like play in the rear. Easy mod makes huge difference in launch and acceleration feel.

[stangman327]

Check your tire pressure front and back.

[Bumblebee]

What tires are you running?

There as a thread (or post) a long while back with a similar complaint and it was the tire causing the issue (I think it was a Michelin).

I will have to try and scare that post up but it has been a long while so don't hold your breath.....

[thatbluebusa]

What tires are you running?

There as a thread (or post) a long while back with a similar complaint and it was the tire causing the issue (I think it was a Michelin).

I will have to try and scare that post up but it has been a long while so don't hold your breath.....

Michelin power 6’s , which I do not like at all , under throttle it feels fine , when I get off it snaps the rear end , ( which could be caused by an underlying issue )

[Bumblebee]

Michelin power 6’s , which I do not like at all , under throttle it feels fine , when I get off it snaps the rear end , ( which could be caused by an underlying issue )

I checked out the thread I was looking for and it was a Road 6 that the poster was having issues with not the Power series...

His was wiggling around and made the bike feel unsettled...

[Slowstang305]

Could it be chain tension as well? I had a similar issue and it ended up being the chain was a bit loose.

[Sl@Sh]

Michelin power 6’s , which I do not like at all , under throttle it feels fine , when I get off it snaps the rear end , ( which could be caused by an underlying issue )

I run these as well they like hot days and pavement if anything below 15c they slip as all performance tires, but when heated they hold very well