Front end feels loose
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Front end feels loose
I have an 09 EGC and when I shake the handlebars back and forth the front end seems loose. I have searched the forum and only came back with the "wobble". This seems more like something is loose. Has anyone else experienced this? I have it at the dealer now, but when I dropped it off they said it was the tire pressure. I know that could be the problem, I hope they check it out not just the tires. I have around 12000 miles on it now and it didn't feel this way until around 10000 miles. My other question is, would this just be a rubber mount getting broken in and loosened up?
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When you get the bike back, see how it feels. If it still feels loose, you may need to lube and adjust your steering neck bearings. With the bike on the ground, hold the front brake and push forward. you shouldn't feel any movement. If you have a jack, raise the bike off the ground and swing the bars all the way to the left or right stop and let go. They should only swing back and forth one and a half times with all your cables hooked up. Get the service manual if you haven't already. You'll be surprised how much maintenance you can do yourself without having to depend on the dealer.
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When you get the bike back, see how it feels. If it still feels loose, you may need to lube and adjust your steering neck bearings. With the bike on the ground, hold the front brake and push forward. you shouldn't feel any movement. If you have a jack, raise the bike off the ground and swing the bars all the way to the left or right stop and let go. They should only swing back and forth one and a half times with all your cables hooked up. Get the service manual if you haven't already. You'll be surprised how much maintenance you can do yourself without having to depend on the dealer.
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Is the best way to check cupping, to just look closely across the tire? If the tire has cupping would that be replacement under warranty? Thanks for the info.
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The best way to see the cupping is to look at it from the side. If the tread looks layered, like a tile roof, then you have the problem.
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Early model 09's had the D407 tires, which were replaced mid year by the D408. Some have gotten them replace under warranty, others (including myself) have not. If you can get your dealer to go to bat for you with HD customer service you might have a chance.
The best way to see the cupping is to look at it from the side. If the tread looks layered, like a tile roof, then you have the problem.
The best way to see the cupping is to look at it from the side. If the tread looks layered, like a tile roof, then you have the problem.
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