The motorcycle death wobble occurs when the motorcycle handlebars and front wheel rapidly wobble back and forth. This motion or oscillation, quickly gets worse until the rider loses control. The death wobble can cause bad motorcycle accidents in which the motorcyclist runs off the road, or veers into oncoming traffic, or falls off the bike. At normal speeds this problem is usually caused by a maintenance problem that makes the steering unstable. All it takes for the death wobble to start is an irregularity in the pavement, a gust of wind, the rider.
Motorcycle season has begun. Motorcycle inspections are required in most but not all states. Riders should inspect their motorcycles carefully at the beginning of the season whether a state inspection is required or due or not. Many things can change while a bike is in storage or parked for an extended period. Lights Lights are needed to see and be seen. Some models have multiple lights while others have only one main headlight. Check for low and high beam operation. Tires Check for wear and rot. Check for proper inflation..