What causes a speed wobble on a motorcycle?

What causes a speed wobble on a motorcycle?

A speed wobble, also called a tank slapper or motorcycle headshake refers to when your handlebars oscillate rapidly from side to side. A speed wobble typically starts when the front wheel elevates from the ground when you accelerate, do a wheelie, or run into a pothole.

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