Wobble problem scary to ride 96 Flhr
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I had a scary wobble on my bike at one time. I replaced the tires and used balance beads and it went away. I got rid of the sucky Dunlop 402s. I had no play in my swing arm so, I figured that couldn't be it. I also replaced my front engine mount recently but, the wobble cleared up with tires and balance beads. Before, there was a couple of times out on the interstate when I was pretty sure I was about to be dead from that wobble. Don't give up. You can fix this.
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the tires are brand new and balanced with weights on the outside of the wheel as i believe is standard practice they are not laced wheels either. , none of the harley dealers near me are willing to look at it because of its age i get the we dont service pre twin cam answer.
What have you got to loose?
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1: When you did the swingarm bearings did you also do the oval isolator rubbers?
2: Mark the spokes where the wheel weights are and then take them all off and ride it again
3: Check frame and motor mounts for cracks
4: Check you aren't running a cheapo rear tyre with soggy sidewalls like Kees found with his Shinko
2: Mark the spokes where the wheel weights are and then take them all off and ride it again
3: Check frame and motor mounts for cracks
4: Check you aren't running a cheapo rear tyre with soggy sidewalls like Kees found with his Shinko
#26
A number of things come to mind, which 'manual' you have being the first. What brand and version of tyres do you have - that is important because they do not all use stock air pressures. Have you replaced front and rear engine mounts? Just because the back end seems to be a problem doesn't mean the problem is actually there, so pay attention to the other suggestions.
Above all else let us know what you find when doing what has been suggested!
#28
I had a wobble to mine but it was at higher speeds. I did a few things at once but the problem ended up being corrected on the long trip I just took. A major problem was the service man that changed my tire forgot one of the spacers on the rear wheel. So if the wheel has been off, I would for sure check that. I also changed out the rear wheel bearings while I was back there and ran my tire pressure at 40. The front wheel bearings were fine. It seems to be corrected.
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