Triumph Tiger XRX Owner's Handbook Manual page 10

Foreword – Safety First
Warning
Ensure that you know and respect the
rules of the road. Read and observe
publications such as 'MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY', 'YOU AND
MOTORCYCLE, RIDING TIPS' and also
read and become familiar with the
contents of the
HANDBOOK for your state.
Caution
This Triumph motorcycle
equipped with spark
Operation in forests, brush or grass
areas may violate state and local laws
and regulations.
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Wobble/Weave
A weave is a relatively slow oscillation of
the rear of the motorcycle, while a
wobble is a rapid, possibly strong
shaking of the handlebar. These are
related but distinct stability problems
YOUR
usually caused by excessive weight in
the wrong place, or by a mechanical
problem such as worn or loose bearings
MOTORCYCLE
or under-inflated or unevenly worn tires.
Your solution to both situations is the
same.
handlebars without locking arms or
fighting the steering. Smoothly ease off
is not
the throttle to slow gradually. Do not
arresters.
apply the brakes, and do not accelerate
to try to stop the wobble or weave. In
some cases, it helps to shift your body
weight forward by leaning over the tank.
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