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Old 08-18-2014, 05:20 PM
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Have you fitted a steering damper stabilizer kit to your 1200t any pics
 
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No need to shout old chap! Tell us more about why you feel the need for one? I have a SuperLow in similar trim to a 1200T and it handles just fine.
 
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When you back of the gas fast from 75+ the steering wobbles from side to side
 

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Mmmmmm. I don't have that problem. Have you checked tyre pressures? If you are heavy, riding 2-up or with heavy luggage consider increasing tyre pressures, especially on the rear. Harley ignore tyre pressures IMHO where adding a passenger plus luggage is concerned and I use higher pressures (on my Glide) than recommended, to overcome handling problems. Well worth pursuing this further, as there may be a cheap and simple solution.
 
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I agree with GRB, you need to find and fix the cause rather than treating the symptom.
 
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I agree with GRB, you need to find and fix the cause rather than treating the symptom.
Yes, my 1200T performs fine at 70-80 (don't ask me how I know, ).
 
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Check your tire pressure in both tires. The correct pressure psi for each tire is in your front down tubes.
 
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Check your tire pressure in both tires. The correct pressure psi for each tire is in your front down tubes.
Note: Any recommended tire pressures found on the bike or in the Owners Manual, apply only to the stock tires that came on the bike. When running different tires other than stock (brand OR model) refer to the tire manufacturers website for the proper recommended inflation pressure.
 
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Thanks all, tire pressure was to low 25 front,28 back......
 
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I have done well into 80+ without one and my 1200T handles just fine. Glad you figured out your tire pressure!
 


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