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Mar 17, 2014 | 09:23 PM

#21

PistolPete83

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From: Connecticut

Man do i love your ride...i love to see custom switchbacks...makes me wish i had one...ride safe!!

Mar 17, 2014 | 09:55 PM

#22

Ndfastln

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From: South Central Va

Sweet ride, love that 21!!

Mar 18, 2014 | 12:04 AM

#23

EricInNCa

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From: Sonoma County, CA

Very sharp looking Ride! As to the wobble, I would do as Joe suggested. Check the fall away on the front end and make sure the rear is aligned properly. Also double check tire pressures. I don't have any experience with a 21" front, but my buddy does on his Fatbob. Maybe not an apples to apples comparison, but he does have a Tru-Track and he's never complained about a wobble. Good luck and let us know what you find out.

Mar 18, 2014 | 11:20 AM

#24

butch patrick

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From: meridianville, al.

I could see owning one of these one day. To me, your bike looks better than any bagger I have seen. Great job on all your changes.

Mar 18, 2014 | 11:21 AM

#25

justwist

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From: Campbell, CA

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Originally Posted by JRK5892

looks great! your speed whoble is what has me worried, a 21 should def not cause that. Check your fall away, and your rear tire alignment. i would start there to correct this issue. is the tire balaned? also make sure the bead is seated evenly all the way around the wheel

Yah... cant get it figured out. I had removed the rear wheel to replace the brake rotor to match the front when installing the 21. Having the rear wheel off gave me a chance to give it a thorough cleaning and inspection, the counter balance weights and tire beading looked fine. Tire alignment on the other hand is a bit of a concern as I did all the work myself. This is my first HD but I've been around motorcycles the better part of 25 years (rear wheel installs on sportbikes for track days were pretty common). I have the proper HD rear wheel alignment tool and belt tension gauge, all fasteners torqued per HD factory service manual. But all this does not make me a certified HD tech and i'm now second guessing my work. The only thing out of the ordinary is the rear wheel offset on the belt drive side which is normal for Harley's. I test rode more yesterday trying to induce a speed wobble (crazy right?) but wasn't able to reproduce the same conditions. I get noticeable rear end sway when leaned over on a high speed sweeper. Is this suppose to be normal? Checking fall away and rear wheel alignment today. Thanks for the feedback.

Mar 18, 2014 | 11:23 AM

#26

128auto

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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada

Love it! Looks like a Dyna-lux

Mar 18, 2014 | 12:06 PM

#27

justwist

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From: Campbell, CA

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Originally Posted by Frank Castle

Thats EXACTLY how I thought/think of them (FLDs') as well... put pans on that motor and the right box under the seat suddenly morphs into an oil tank.. bang!! instant 58' duo glide !!!! sans a kicker pedal and the chrome triangle toolbox

sweet bike !

Highly influenced by the DUO GLIDE and the FL models of that period. If I can just find my original battery cover that came with my bike. I save everything, guess i have some boxes to sort through.

Mar 18, 2014 | 12:45 PM

#28

JRK5892

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From: Chicago suburbs (Elgin/Schaumburg)

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Originally Posted by justwist

good rule of thumb is issues you feel in the front come from the back and vice versa. i wold check your fall away, and front wheel alignment. you should not get any sway and/or whobbles off a 21