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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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Went for a ride today and the front end felt real lose and sloppy the bike was very unstable in turns. It was fine the day before what could of changed? Tire pressure is good shocks good what could cause this? It took everything I had just to ride the bike straight.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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Anyone??
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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could be almost anything ... start at one end and look for something loose, look for signs something has moved. I assume you checked the tyre pressure already !
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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fork seals??? was there any oil around the sliders?? this is pretty strange to have the over night change......had you been drinkin in the early morning?? lol but i have no idea......kinda scary doe
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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I have checked everything I could think of and cant find anything that looks off. Guess Ill take it to the dealer but I already know they will just say thats normal.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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You checked the pinch bolts on the tripletrees,right ?

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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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You checked the pinch bolts on the tripletrees,right ?

Good Luck

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What he said......mine were loose after 2000 miles. Put a wrench to the whole front end. BTW, if you have a laced front wheel check the spokes.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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sorry don't have an answer for ya, but houndog what kind of saddle bags are on your dyna? i like em, do you have the saddle bag supports
or do they just hang free? got anymore pic?
 
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