Wobble problem scary to ride 96 Flhr

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06-28-2015, 10:04 AM

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What do you mean by rear wheel retainers , and I don't think anything is cracked that I've Seen

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06-28-2015, 10:05 AM

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Hey guys I'm at my wits end trying to make my beautiful 96 road King safe to ride. Ever since i got it last year it has had this horrendous rear wobble on the highway. Anything over 40 mph and it feels like someone is pulling the rear of the motorcycle left and right it's really scary to ride , I have tried everything , new tires , new swing arm bushings , new wheel bearings , better shocks , touring brace from progressive , the bike rides like absolute crap and I can't figure out why , does anyone have any input

Condition of neck bearings? Swing test? Bearings may be worn or need adjustment. Check the runout on the wheels?

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06-28-2015, 10:07 AM

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I thought it may be the neck bearing but it passes the test described in the service manual , I need to figure out how to check wheel and engine alignment and wheel runout

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06-28-2015, 10:28 AM

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I thought it may be the neck bearing but it passes the test described in the service manual , I need to figure out how to check wheel and engine alignment and wheel runout

Where are you located?

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06-28-2015, 11:50 AM

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If the swingarm bits are all new, wheel bearings are good (front and rear) and the front end is tight, then motor mounts are about all that is left.

Try putting a jack under the motor and lifting a little What moves? That front or top mount might be shot.

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06-28-2015, 01:15 PM

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Have you checked/adjusted the steering bearings for the free play?

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06-28-2015, 03:10 PM

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I thought it may be the neck bearing but it passes the test described in the service manual , I need to figure out how to check wheel and engine alignment and wheel runout

FWIW I once adjusted my fall away according to the book and got a wobble around 80 mph.
Tightened them back up and it went away.

Not saying this is your problem but it is something to try.

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06-28-2015, 07:37 PM

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Are the tires balanced and mounted on the rim going the correct direction ? Alignment ? Bad wheel bearing, air pressure, loose saddle bag moving in the wind?? Loose tranny to frame bolts ?

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