I have a road king classic 2006, shen I hit 85-90 mph the bike has started to shake or wobble. Does anyone else have this issue? Help!

 

correction doesn't shimmy husband sais it wobbles he sais shimmy is wrong description

 

I'm sure we'll get some people that will say otherwise, but generally speaking the big baggers aren't really designed to run 85-90 if conditions are less than perfect. I know some days my 06 EGlide Classic will get some odd shimmy at that speed range if the wind or road surface is less than perfect. I'd suggest taking it down a notch or just getting used to the little bit of vibs...most times it will ride through those, just make sure you're in control and stay safe.

David

 

A lot of touring bike owners report the same problem. I am on my second Road King and both bikes had a wobble at high speeds. I put on a True Track (see link below) on my 07 FLHR about six weeks ago. The bike is 90% better,a lot more secure on the highway. May change out the Dunlops before they wear out. Some people sayMetzelers helps too.

http://www.bikernet.com/garage/truetrack.asp

 

Its a fun feeling isnt it?[:@]

 

Has anyone had a dealer install this thing (True track)for those of us who either don't have a way to do it or are mechanically challenged... you can decide which applies to me

 

By the posts you have left in the past, I would venture a guess you must live in an apartment where you do not have access to equipment. I do not think the challenged thing is appropriate, where do you live as I have a lift?

 

Am I starting to get a reputation around here? LOL. I live (or will in a few weeks) in Alpharetta. I am in the process of moving into an apartment. It is a little of both. I work on my truck, but for some reason don't trust myself working on the bike. Less room for error.

 

I use Delrin swing arm bushings. I do not have a wobble. I can not tell if it is only my bike or what. I also upgraded my swingarm to a 2002 & later one as I have a 2001 road King. cost me $40 for the complete swing arm unit + shipping from Flee-Bay. At the same time I was able to upgrade to the 1" axle bearings which have 60% more surface area. For pictures on how to do it go to LINK: http://motorcyclemetal.com/gpage3.html


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[ul][*] You have a bike[*]It is made to ride[*]get on the bike[*]ride to Ft. Lauderdale[*]we put it up on the lift[*]I have A/C in my garage[*]I have a refrigerator in my garage[*]I have all the tools in my garage necessary. I use this rental house I own as a R & D lab to develope products.[*]We do the deed, which ever route you decide[*]You get back on your bike[*]ride from Ft. Lauderdale[*]Total Est. Time: 9 hours, 59 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 667.39 miles[/ul]
1: Start out going SOUTHEAST on JONES AVE toward HAYNES BRIDGE RD. 0.1 miles
2: Turn RIGHT onto HAYNES BRIDGE RD. 1.3 miles
3: Merge onto GA-400 S (Portions toll). 18.4 miles
4: GA-400 S becomes I-85 S. 10.1 miles
5: Take I-75 S toward MACON. 65.0 miles
6: Merge onto I-475 S / GA-408 S via EXIT 177 toward VALDOSTA. 15.5 miles
7: Merge onto I-75 S (Crossing into FLORIDA). 300.9 miles
8: Merge onto FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE S via EXIT 328 on the LEFT toward ORLANDO (Portions toll). 254.8 miles
9: Take the GRIFFIN RD / SR-818 exit- EXIT 53. 0.4 miles
10: Turn RIGHT onto ORANGE DR / SW 45TH ST. 0.2 miles
11: Turn RIGHT onto SW 54TH AVE. 0.2 miles
12: Turn LEFT onto SW 42ND ST. <0.1 miles
13: End at Davie, FL 33314-3721, US


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