loose feeling ride above 55mph
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loose feeling ride above 55mph
i bought a 2008 super-glide about a month ago it has 25k miles. when i get above 55 the bike almost feels like its floating to the point it feels like a good hard gust of air could shake me out of control. it does have a cluck coming from the front once and a while over bumps but not all the time. checked everything i could think of in the front end and cant find anything loose. the tires have good tread and i cant see them being original with that many miles. harley davidson tires. handles fine at lower speeds ... any suggestions gentleman? thank you!
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the tires look old but being there is 25k miles on it imassuming they were replaced at least once. so really with the bike being 9 years old they could have been replaced once or twice. if i do end up replacing the tires just lfor piece of mind do you have any recommendations?? im not to concerened about price i want good tires.
thanks golf and other gents! where could i get a decent repair manual for this bike do i have to go thru Harley or is there other places
thanks golf and other gents! where could i get a decent repair manual for this bike do i have to go thru Harley or is there other places
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Check eBay. I got mine used for less than half price in excellent condition. The service manual is a must have item.
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Check your front motor mount... I replaced mine on my '08 at about 30k, it was shot... and yes, it does affect your handling.
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make sure you get the HD service manual,
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I got my service manual new from board tracker Harley. Their prices are always lower for HD parts and accessories. Yours being a bit older you may find a used one cheap on eBay or elsewhere.
Look on the sidewall of your tires for a DOT number. It's should say DOT xxxx. The numbers indicate what week in which year they were made.
Look on the sidewall of your tires for a DOT number. It's should say DOT xxxx. The numbers indicate what week in which year they were made.
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