Fork head shake at low speeds

[EZdriver]

My '94 has a tendency at speeds around 40 and below to begin shimmy of the front end. If I let go of the bars, it starts and probably would progress into tank banging quickly. I installed new Dunlops and used Dyna-Beads for balance. Anyone have this problem? Also, I notice when I'm straight and level, my handlebars are slightly off of straight ahead using the fairing as a reference.
First, is the shimmy normal and second, how do I straighten the bars. I'm sure it's a simple loosening of the triple tree clamps and re positioning, but I need some guidance.
Thanks, all..

[cushman eagle]

First,make sure the steering stem bearings are torqued to 95 inch pounds and the front tire pressure is 34-38 pounds(I like 34).You did not mention what Dunlop you use(I hope not the 404).Are your front wheel bearings good?Let us know the results.

[doug of so fla]

Just a thought, Are the top bars adjusted evenly, (Do the hatchmarks and grooves line up where the top bars connect to the bottom bars.??

If lined up then you may need to check to see if shocks are even. Loosen upper & lower tree pinch bolts & axel bolts and align so everything is even, using benchmark measurements. If it is the bars bent they can be straighten fairly easy.

[voyager55]

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[EZdriver]

I think the solution is what Doug suggested. Loosen the pinch bolts and make sure everything is lined up. The bike fell over on the one side and I'm sure the bar hit the asphalt.
I have Dunlop E3 Elites. Not 404's.
After all that I'll check and see if that helps.
Thanks.

[gan]

First,make sure the steering stem bearings are torqued to 95 inch pounds and the front tire pressure is 34-38 pounds(I like 34).You did not mention what Dunlop you use(I hope not the 404).Are your front wheel bearings good?Let us know the results.

At about 30K miles, this started in my 2000 also, and Wyzard's (R.I.P.) got me to try the steering stem fix (apparently bearing seats were not fully seated, or painted first and paint wore out. or ??? - it was a pretty common complaint or worry when XIIs were new.

[voyager55]

Wobble problems are common in large touring bikes. The 1800 Goldwing can have a wobble to. Many wing owners change the bearings out
Eliminate potential cause and you can fix it.

[EZdriver]

My '94 only has 7200 miles on it since new, so bearings aren't the problem. I'm going to loosen the pinch clamps and axle and realign the front wheel to the back with 2X's, then re-tighten everything to spec.