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Wobble in Front End 2011 FLTRU

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Old 02-26-2011, 01:10 PM
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Default Wobble in Front End 2011 FLTRU

I have a bad wobble decelerating between 44 and 36 mph.on my new Road Glide with hands off the bars.H/D techs say its a safe condition. I beg to differ! Anyone else experiencing this?
 
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It's a well known problem, the steering head bearings need to be tightened, that or don't take your hands off the bars.
 
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Old 02-26-2011, 01:38 PM
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Yep, had the same thing on mine at about 1500 miles. Local dealer took care of it. I was told that when the new RG is shipped from the factory, the front end bearings are not tightened to the correct setting, and it is common for the dealer to have to tighten them correctly, usually done at the 1000 mi service.
Yes, it is "safe" to ride it, but you do need to get it adjusted at the dealer (no cost).
 
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Why 2 posts on same subject???
 
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Originally Posted by DTTJGlide
Why 2 posts on same subject???
Exactly.
 
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Took mine in on Tuesday for the same thing. Got it back today and its as smooth as a babies bottom.........They told me it was a common problem and the re-adjusted the nuts...
 
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