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05 Springer Front End Wobble At 45-50 mph

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Old 06-15-2010, 04:52 PM
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Default 05 Springer Front End Wobble At 45-50 mph

Has anyone had a Springer where the front end wobbled at 45-50 mph? I have tried new tires, rotor, adjustments, had the neck bearings checked rims trued. Still wobbleing. Any suggestions?

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Old 03-21-2011, 06:14 PM
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Check your rear spokes! See if they are loose.
 
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Hey jadev wonderin if u got thqt wobble out of the front end my 05 springer just started doin the same thing. If u could let me know man id appreciate it thanks
 
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I would check the tightness of all spokes, front and rear (sounds odd) however the rear can make the front wobble. I would check alignment, front wheel balance, and rear while I was at it. Lastly, the only other thing it could be is the bolt assembly on he neck. I would really like to hear what fixes it.

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+1 on the spokes. That was my problem with my 95 FXSTC.
 
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Check the preload on the rocker bearings. Remove the front wheel. Loosen the large 1.5" jam nut. Use an allen wrench and screw in the bearing preload screw until it bottoms out. Add about a 1/4 turn and lock it in place with the jam nut.
 
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