Strange front end bounce 2020 FXLR
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 100
Likes: 7
From: Tampa, FL.
Strange front end bounce 2020 FXLR
2020 FXLR with 1,500 original miles. At around 50 MPH the front bounces as if I ran over 4-5 rounded one by fours spaced 2 feet apart on the road. It then rides smooth for 25 yards and will repeat the cycle again for ever. If i go faster, the cycle starts sooner. It does this when i engage clutch and coast. I slightly engaged the front break at 50 mph, and it happens the same way. I dont think it is the breaks or the engine. The dealer balanced the tire to no avail. I dont feel it at 40mph or slower.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,642
Likes: 1,985
From: Cleveland Zoo
2020 FXLR with 1,500 original miles. At around 50 MPH the front bounces as if I ran over 4-5 rounded one by fours spaced 2 feet apart on the road. It then rides smooth for 25 yards and will repeat the cycle again for ever. If i go faster, the cycle starts sooner. It does this when i engage clutch and coast. I slightly engaged the front break at 50 mph, and it happens the same way. I don’t think it is the breaks or the engine. The dealer balanced the tire to no avail. I don’t feel it at 40mph or slower.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...-2020-lrs.html
Last edited by OldMike; Aug 9, 2020 at 01:02 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 575
Likes: 263
From: Spokane, WA
It could be an out of round front tire that can't be balanced when it is running on the road. Try to look at the shadow your front wheel makes when riding at the problem speed and look to see if your wheel is bouncing on the pavement. When you pull in the clutch lever, you are disengaging the clutch.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 630
Likes: 345
From: Cary, NC
2020 FXLR with 1,500 original miles. At around 50 MPH the front bounces as if I ran over 4-5 rounded one by fours spaced 2 feet apart on the road. It then rides smooth for 25 yards and will repeat the cycle again for ever. If i go faster, the cycle starts sooner. It does this when i engage clutch and coast. I slightly engaged the front break at 50 mph, and it happens the same way. I dont think it is the breaks or the engine. The dealer balanced the tire to no avail. I dont feel it at 40mph or slower.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Best of luck
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 100
Likes: 7
From: Tampa, FL.
The dealer installed the new front tire under warranty yesterday. No more bounce. Thanks again for your reolies.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 630
Likes: 345
From: Cary, NC
Awesome news, glad you were in the same boat as me and just needed a tire replacement. Enjoy the ride!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 386
Likes: 155
From: Englewood, CO
Glad you got it fixed. Also glad it's not the actual wheel, just a crap tire.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post