speed wobble

Speed wobble or shimmy is the spontaneous oscillation of the front wheel(s) of a vehicle, at a set speed or speed range. The oscillations are due to the latent resonant frequency of the vehicle and are a complex phenomeon which are not fully understood. It can occur with motorcycles, skateboards or bicycles. While usually easily remedied by adjusting speed or changing position on vehicle, speed wobbles can be fatal, especially at high speeds. In 2002 Harley-Davidson was sued in a class action suit for injuries associated with high speed wobbles, also known as "tank slappers" because of the tendancy of handle bars to move towards the tank.

External links

Bicycle speed wobbles Coverage of case against Harley Davidson

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