Having finished the front end overhaul on the engine, new chain, tensioners etc, new radiator, I also fitted a new steering damper as the old one looked rather tired ( probably original). Having completed the work I took it for a drive and everything seemed excellent, the steering was improved with no wandering on bumps etc and felt altogether smoother somehow. Came back checked everything was well (oil, water) so went for a longer drive, on the way back, turning a 90° RH corner, the wheel suddenly started to shimmer alarmingly, if I'd have been on a motorcycle I'd have called it a Tank Slapper, from then it did it even on a slight bend. I did have some shimmy at speed before but put that down to a wheel out of balance as that's exactly what it felt like, this problem now is worse when any lock is applied and came on suddenly. Anyone any idea what's happened?
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14 years ago