Date:         Mon, 30 Nov 1998 19:35:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Wind Problems
Comments: To: Cam Murphy <murphys@HS-ONLINE.DE>
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Cam Murphy wrote:
>
> My '84 Westy handles terribly in just about any crosswind situation.
> I have owned it since '91 and have always had the same complaint
> (especially at higher speeds). The problem appears to be getting
> slowly and progressively worse.  I have been on the mailing list for
> approximately one month and do not recall seeing anything wrt this
> problem.  I have talked to others and they seem to have the same
> problem.
>
> Can anyone tell me if this is an inherent design flaw from the
> beginning and/or does it get worse with age?


Well, considering that the wind has been about for a long time, I doubt
it's changed at all other than maybe intencity at a given place and
time.

But as far as the '84 Westy is concerned, you might look at:
        1. Tires
        2. Front End Bushings
        3. Ball Joints
        4. Steering Box
        5. Alignment
        6. Wheel Bearings
        7. Driver's Drink ;)

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL

87 GL Syncro
85 Westy
etc...