What is chattering in motorcycles and how does it affect traction and stability

Chattering is the high-frequency vibration of the rear wheel while cornering. It is neither a skid nor a slide. It is the tire losing and regaining contact with the asphalt at high speed. Oversuspe...

Why your suspension isn't managing your wheel's rebound

When the motorcycle is in use, the suspension is subjected to stresses that it cannot fully manage. The elastic rebound of the tire, out of phase with the suspension's trajectory, generates anomalo...

Chattering, shimmy, and rear bounce: three vibrations that are often confused (and are not the same)

Chattering, shimmy, and rear tire bounce are constantly confused, even though they are three distinct phenomena. We explain what each one is, where it occurs, and why each has its own solution.

Why your motorcycle bounces more than usual: causes and what's really happening

When a motorcycle bounces excessively, the first thing we look at is the suspension. But excessive bouncing doesn't always come from there. The tire has its own elasticity and generates forces that...

My motorcycle vibrates when accelerating and I've already checked everything: the cause no one tells you

You’ve balanced the wheels, checked the chain and mounts, and your motorcycle still vibrates when accelerating. We’ll explain the cause that doesn’t appear in conventional diagnostics: tire bounce.