2011 SB issues
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2011 SB issues
Does anyone else's street bob or dyna feel like it's trying to buck the off sideways at 70mph or higher? Took it to a dealer and they claimed to fix it but it's still happening. Any ideas? This is my 2nd Harley. First new Harley and my first one I got 15 years ago and had it for 3 weeks. Didn't like the extreme rake that my first one had.
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I ride my streetbob at 80MPH all the time and I dont experience this . I have great handling. Id take it back to the dealer and ask them why its still having this problem. You might try adjusting your rear suspension (shocks ) for a little softer ride. I adjusted mine to the 3rd setting and it runs great but Im 5' 9ish and 160 pounds wet.
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check your tire pressure too. these newer bikes seem a lot more sensitive to correct tire pressure. 40 PSI rear and 30 PSI up front. I had several people tell me that 30 PSI up front was not enough but the bike handles much better and after 3000 miles there is no cupping on the front tire. Your correct tire pressure is on the sticker on your front right down tube on the frame. (just under the vin number).
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Does anyone else's street bob or dyna feel like it's trying to buck the off sideways at 70mph or higher? Took it to a dealer and they claimed to fix it but it's still happening. Any ideas? This is my 2nd Harley. First new Harley and my first one I got 15 years ago and had it for 3 weeks. Didn't like the extreme rake that my first one had.
Are you saying your bike is physically shimying back and forth on the road?
Wheel alignment? Bad rear tire?
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The bike is physically swaying back and forth like a wobble. This happens on any type of road above 70mph. Tire pressure is correct.Suspension is set at 3rd position I believe.
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If you took your bike to a dealer and they 'fixed' it, and you still have the issue take it back to that dealer or find another more competent dealer to utilize.
I remember reading a thread recently where the OP had a similar issue. I want to say it was the rear tire, being radial. May be worth a double check. The resolution was to install a bias-ply rear tire.
I remember reading a thread recently where the OP had a similar issue. I want to say it was the rear tire, being radial. May be worth a double check. The resolution was to install a bias-ply rear tire.
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No offense but you sound like a new rider. Have an experienced rider take the bike out and see if they have the same problem. The SB has high bars, could be you are gripping them too tight causing a weave that gets worse the tighter you grip. Having loose clothing that flaps in the wind will start it and cause you to grip the bars tighter.
If the other rider has the same problem you should take it back to the dealer. The bike is under warrenty.
If the other rider has the same problem you should take it back to the dealer. The bike is under warrenty.
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Does anyone else's street bob or dyna feel like it's trying to buck the off sideways at 70mph or higher? Took it to a dealer and they claimed to fix it but it's still happening. Any ideas? This is my 2nd Harley. First new Harley and my first one I got 15 years ago and had it for 3 weeks. Didn't like the extreme rake that my first one had.
Maybe... you've got more than one problem.