death wobble or tank slapper on dyna?
Cruiser
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 106
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Eh no ****? Thats why you dont do it on a stock dyna frame 😂 thats just asking for trouble. Front wobble can happen to any bike, but on dyna frames the rear fishtail is the cause of most wobbles. This subject is old and the problem is known, it has mainly been taking care of by aftermarket parts, different designs but same concept. Stiffen the lateral movement of the engine.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 711
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From: .
Can only recommend sputhe and true track stabilizers, rear and front. Same ting but sputhe has a better design. A lot of people do recommend predator, but Im only feeling ehh on them
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 711
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From: .
The problem I have with the predator is that you dont use the oem rubber mount anymore. I dont know how the predator work, but you might be able to replace some parts in there when its time to do so? Or you have to replace the whole unit? Sputhe/true track has a better design there I think. Their stabilizers feels solid and dont need to be replaced, except when it is damaged...
HDF Community Team
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: New Hampsha
Actually, I chose the predator for exactly that reason. My front mount was a disgrace to American industry and the Predator did a way with it.
The mount is easily disassembled, and I'm assuming the cushions can be ordered separately.
The mount is easily disassembled, and I'm assuming the cushions can be ordered separately.
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Joe Kucinski
Stage I
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 1
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From: Mason, MI
2000 Dyna
I have taken my 2000 Dyna well over 90 mph and never had an issue, not a hint of feedback that it was unbalanced. Been caught in rain and hail and 40 mph cross wind and still road it home. It always seems well planted and not a hint of unsteadiness. There has to be something seriously wrong as defined by others, but you dont need to replace the entire suspension, tires and what have you unless its time. Please dont ride unless your confident in the bikes performance, mine is well loved and is a blast to ride anywhere. Look after it and it will look after you. Cheers
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,246
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From: Belle River Ontario
My buddy wrecked his 86 this way..passing a semi...got into the wobble and ended up in the ditch, one broken neck later..6 months recovery but hes still riding today....this was back early 90s....but to be fair, he was running a small batwing style of fairing...which I blame for the wobble....