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1995 FXD not stable

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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Default 1995 FXD too light feeling of steering

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been reading the posts, but really dont find 1:1 match for my concern. Riding with my FXD its really sensitive for even small movement of handlebar, there is no resistance to move handlebar, not even on highway speeds i.e. it feels too light. It doesnt feel that there are any rotating forces nor slacker head angle to keep it going safely straight. It feels like riding with really steep angled bike. It is sensitive with side winds etc.

4" risers with minor pull back
It has brand new Dunlop OEM tires
it doesnt have True Track
Headset bearings are checked, ok.
Front motor mount shimming done
It has wider fork triple trees
Front axle is correctly tight with no slack on bearings
Nothing else that comes to my mind....
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Check the fall-away on the front end first.

Two other things to check are spokes for tightness and true and the swingarm pivot for play.
 
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