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mayozaj

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Alignment issue
« on: May 25, 2008, 01:31:19 PM »
I have a new scoot (People s200).  My daughter wrecked it the first week.  I can get the cosmetic damage fixed as I get the money but it now has a "shimmy" or "wobble" to it.  Is it out of line....is there such a thing for a bike.....how is such a thing repaired?  I haven't driven it since the wreck when I realized it had this problem and I haven't had the time to get to the shop.  Just hoping someone can give me a little info so I know what to expect when I DO find time to get to the shop.

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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2008, 08:48:07 PM »
Bent wheel maybe?
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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 02:18:58 AM »
If the wheel is bent, it is not obvious upon visual inspection.  But, I'm guessing this MUST be the problem and I'm wondering is only solution a new wheel.

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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 03:19:31 AM »
Make sure to have someone knowledgeable take a look at it... It isn't worth the safety risk to ride a bike that has been damaged without having someone knowledgeable look at it.. (Just my 2cents) 
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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 03:38:28 AM »
Yeah, after the wreck, I rode my scooter to see how things were and I immediately noticed the "shake".  I can't see exactly what is causing it but it's been parked until I can get it to the dealer.  I have a topcase waiting to be installed and I'll get it all taken care of this week.  I'm really missing the little thing, we've had a couple of really good days to ride.

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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 04:29:53 AM »
I would miss mine for sure also... That 45+ mile ride to and from work is expensive in my car
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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2008, 01:18:52 PM »
I saw something yesterday, elsewhere (I wish I could recall where) about an S200 owner having a pronounced wobble at 60mph. Please take this bike to a qualified mechanic, and have it checked out!
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Re: Alignment issue
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2008, 12:48:04 PM »
I posted the alignment issue last week.  This is an update.  The mechanic found a bent brace that holds the drive shaft in line.  This created a "shimmy" or wobble that felt like it was coming from the front wheel. 

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