rear tire wobble

I have an '82 Honda CM450E that is still stock. When I get on the highway
the rear tire appears to be wobbling like it is out of adjustment. I have
checked alignment, seems ok. I have checked balance, seem ok. I did notice
my chain was too loose, and tightened it up, but wobble didn't go away. Any
suggestions?

Dave

 

Wheel true?

 

David Allen Trimm wrote:
:: I have an '82 Honda CM450E that is still stock. When I get on the
:: highway the rear tire appears to be wobbling like it is out of
:: adjustment. I have checked alignment, seems ok. I have checked
:: balance, seem ok. I did notice my chain was too loose, and
:: tightened it up, but wobble didn't go away. Any suggestions?
::
:: Dave

with the bike on the centerstand, can you grab the wheel (like a steering
wheel) and move it back and forth (in and out so to speak) ?...If so your
wheel bearing are going out

 

I think it is true, checked it up in the air and appears to run smooth...

 

I have not tried that, but I will tonight, just give me a bit...

 

I was reading some old posts here, and discovered that the bike should
travel straight if I let go of the handle bars. It goes straight for the
right curb, so I am going to try to do a better alignment and let you guys
know what happened. Wish me luck...

Dave

 

While you're at it, try the same thing with the swing arm.
Swingarm bearings/bushings are often badly neglected.

 

well, I get paid tomorrow, so I am going to break down and take the wheel
off, check true, check bearings, and replace roller chain with an o-ring
chain. then I will see where I am at...

thanks for all of your help thow...

Dave