Alignment issue

[mayozaj]

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.

[OldGuy]

Bent wheel maybe?

[mayozaj]

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.

[Travis]

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) 

[mayozaj]

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.

[Travis]

I would miss mine for sure also... That 45+ mile ride to and from work is expensive in my car

[jprestonian]

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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[mayozaj]

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.