2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 05:10 PM
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I have a 19 deluxe with 3200 miles. This afternoon it felt like I was on ice. I have a slight wobble and the bike is hard to push in neutral and in gear with the clutch in. Any ideas where I should start looking? Tire pressure is normal. Maybe the bearings?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 06:21 AM
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Have you checked all is tight?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:13 AM
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Head bearings, warped rotor. Clutch spring loose. I’d just bring it to dealer at this point. Either way probs have to tear into it a bit
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:58 AM
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Or bad wheel bearings.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 04:50 PM
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Might be a caliper dragging.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2020 | 09:01 PM
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The riding on ice thing is probably loose steering head bearings, that's exactly what it feels like. Bad wheel bearings usually get noisy but not always.
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I have never had a bike that pushes easy in gear with clutch in.
 
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